3 Days Uganda Luxury Gorilla Trekking

You have always wished to trek gorillas but your time has always limited you? This 3 day Luxury gorilla trekking tour to Bwindi is then perfect for you. You will spend 3 days in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in southwestern Uganda and home to half of the endangered mountain gorillas (approximately 400 individuals).. Depending on availability of gorilla permits at the time of confirmation, you may trek gorillas in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga or Nkuringo. Enquire Now

Highlights

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)

You’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities: gorilla tracking

Getting around: open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle

A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included

Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost

 

Things To Consider

Accommodation is Inclusive

Tour Can Depart any day

Tour can be customized

Solo travelers can join this tour

Age Limit: 15 years and above

 

Full Itinerary

DAY 1: Depart Kampala to Bwindi

Depart Entebbe or Kampala for your 8-9 road transfer to  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in South western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the number of mountain gorillas in the whole world and is the only place where chimpanzees co-exist with Mountain Gorillas. You will have an en route stopover at the Equator crossing for photographic and simple experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for Lunch. After lunch, you will embark on your scenic drive to Bwindi NP or Kabale for overnight at Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany springs.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast Not Included)

Drinks: Drinking Water

DAY 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

After an early morning breakfast, Mond safaris guide/ driver will drive you to the Park headquarters for registration and joining others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and the don’ts during your Gorilla Trek. Once this is done, you will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you from half an hour to three quarters of the day. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them before trekking back to the Park headquarter. This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered Creatures. You will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and thus contributing to the conservation of mountain gorillas. Overnight at Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany springs.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs.

Meals: All Meals Included

Drinks: Drinking Water

DAY 3: Drive to Entebbe/Kampala or Entebbe Airport

After your breakfast, Mond safaris diver/ guide will drive you back to Kampala or Entebbe for your post tour accommodation or you may choose to fly out of Uganda today. You will use the same route enabling you to have a second stop over at the Equator.

Main Destination: Entebbe

Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Drinks: Mineral Water

End of Tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost

You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel)

Price Includes

• Airport transfers on first and last day,
• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Services of an English speaking driver guide
• Fuel for the whole trip
• Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees
• Drinking water while in the vehicle

Price Excludes

• Gorilla permit at USD700.00 per person per trek
• Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
• International airfares
• Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
• Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry

Note: This tour can be adjusted to budget or midrange