3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda
This 3 day gorilla trekking Uganda takes you to do mountain gorilla trekking in bwindi impenetrable national park, as number of mountain gorillas is estimated to be only 1,000 left in the universe! it is worthwhile for you to encounter one group of habituated gorillas during your Uganda safari tour, believed to be the origin of mankind; the 3 day gorilla trekking Uganda tour is one of the most booked safari packages and gorilla trekking is the hottest activity in Uganda today! While Bwindi forest is famous for mountain gorillas, it is also a habitat for over 90 species of mammals, other primates, and 346 species of birdlife of which 90% of Albertine rift endemic to East Africa. The trekking can take between 1 to 9 hours to see gorillas in Uganda and you will spend only one hour for viewing of the gorillas from when they are sighted by your group. Evening performances by local communities around Buhoma is worthwhile to see or a cultural village walks to meet and interact with the local communities is optional activities to be done. If you prefer, you can relax amidst the African jungle. The visitors have a choice of accommodation to stay: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Silverback lodge, Buhoma Lodge etc.
Departure & Return Location
- Entebbe Airport
- Departure Time
- 3 Hours before Flight Time
What to Expect
1. Bwindi forest is also a habitat for over 90 species of mammals, other primates, and 346 species of birdlife of which counts upto 90% of Albertine rift endemic to East Africa.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Bwindi
The guide will pick you at 8:00 AM from your hotel and he will drive you to bwindi for your 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda. You will Make the first stopover at the Equator crossing for snacks and for some photography. Stop for lunch break at Igongo cultural centre. Continue the journey after lunch to the vast rain forest "Bwindi", This is the forest with lots of primates and birds, you will visit local communities for cultural experience in the afternoon on a foot safari.
Meals and overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge(FB).
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking the rare mountain gorilla in the wild, which begins at 7:30 AM with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Its advisable not to forget your lunch boxes as trekking might take between 2 - 10 hours but it’s well worth the effort.
Meals and overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge(FB).
Day 3: Return to Kampala, then Entebbe
Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch en-route and stop over at Equator Uganda before your evening departures home.
Meal Plan Breakfast and Lunch.
End of services
Inclusions
- Transportation by a 4WD vehicle
- Full board accommodation as per the itinerary
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance
- Park Fees
- Cultural Visits
- Full time Driver/guide.
- Enroute Lunches
- Airport Transfers
Exclusions
- The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa,
- Drinks, Laundry, Tips to Local Guides
- Telephone, Porter Fee while trekking
- Personal Insurance, Personal shopping bills
- Tobacco
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