Uganda Gorilla Trek 3 Days
Price from from $1935 / 1680 and below.
Located South west of Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park spreads out to 331 sq km covering the entire steep edge of the Albertine Rift Valley. As one of the few still thriving rainforest in Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable forest is a sanctuary of about half of the world’s total population of the endangered mountain gorillas. This safari will enable you come face to face with these giant creatures and this is one of the best wildlife experiences that Uganda boasts of.
Other than the gorilla tracking activity the park has over 90 different species of animals, over 500 bird species, 11 primate species and a beautiful flora and fauna and only four remaining gorilla families that can be visited by utmost six people a day. These rules are put in place to avoid disease transmission and behavioral disturbances.
Tour Itinerary: Gorilla Tour Uganda
Day 1
Depart from Kampala early in the morning and drive south. Stop at the equator and take some photographs. Drive through Ankole where you will see the long horned Ankole cattle, continue on your journey viewing the acacia, woodland, papyrus and terraced Kigezi highlands until you finally arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lunch will be in Mbarara. Dine and sleep at Buhoma Community- Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B), or Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C)
Day 2 – Gorilla tracking in the rain tropical forest
Following and early breakfast, have a briefing by the guides and at around 8:00am start on the gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Gorilla sanctuary. Equipped with drinking water, packed lunch, jungle boots, rain jacket and walking sticks, you will trek into the deep forest. The length of the gorilla trekking will be highly determined by the movement of the gorillas. You will be able to see the 350 pound giant silverback dominant male and the baby gorilla. Unfortunately this species is under extinction. Move to Lake Bunyonyi where you will dine and sleep at the cozy Budget Bushara Island or Kyahugye Island Resort.
Day 3
Return to kampala after breakfast, stopping for lunch on the way.
