3 Days 2 Nights Gorilla Trekking Safari Bwindi Impenetrable National Park .
Overview
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park was first gazetted as a Forest Reserve in 1942 and graduated into a National Park in 1992. The park later ascended to a platform of a World Heritage Site in December 1994 because of the diversity of wildlife that it harbors. Bwindi covers a total area of 327sqkms of a rugged landscape which are basically thickly forested highlands. The longevity of the Bwindi forest which spans over 25,000 years explains the collection of a litany of wildlife species such as 310 species of butterflies, 51 reptiles, 200 tree species, 88 months, and a remarkable 120 mammal species including 10 primate species. Among the ape residents are Chimpanzees, L’ Holst’s, red-tailed and blue monkeys, black & white colobus monkeys, baboons, and the highlight of the primate world “The Great Mountain Gorillas”!! Bwindi is home to more than half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas on planet earth! Avid birdwatchers and ornithologists love exploring the diversity of bird life that Bwindi supports. There are 350 recorded bird species most of which are Albertine Rift endemics thus not seen in other parts of East Africa.
Detailed Itenary
You will be picked up by our guide who will brief you about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way, there is a local drum and craft-making community so you will have a visit here. Then a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch from. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check-in at the lodge, relax in the evening, and have Dinner.
Accommodation; Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan; Lunch, Dinner.
After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park, also you will be divided into groups of 8. After continuing and starting off gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers. This is a memorable and amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around, and also do their day-to-day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since it’s dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also, expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture based on how they live, dance, and also hear stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed. Have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options; Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan; Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Have an early breakfast, Check-out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to Kampala passing through rolling hills with terraces and also you will have a great time viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas you will go through. Have lunch in Mbarara and continue to Kampala arriving late afternoon. The guide will drop you off.
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch
included
- 2 Nights’ accommodation on Full Board
- English speaking Tour Guide
- Transport and gas in 4-wheel tourist van
- Park Entry permits
- Drinking water in the car
- All meals
excluded
- drinks Personal(medical/travel)insurance;
- Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.).
Number of people
- 2 PAX
- 4 PAX
- 6 PAX
- 7 PAX
- 8 PAX
Total Cost Entire Trip
- 2534 USD
- 4260 USD
- 5970 USD
- 6335 USD
- 7024 USD
Total Cost Per Person entire Trip
- 1267 USD
- 1065 USD
- 995 USD
- 905 USD
- 878 USD
Note; The above rates are subject to change at the time of booking
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