Gorilla Treeking at Bwindi

TOUR # 007

3 days Uganda Gorilla Safari Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rainforest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and a home to half of the world’s endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer!
Apart from gorilla trekking Tour, the park boosts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with four gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only six persons per group on daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases

Day 1
Leave Kampala in the morning and drive southwards. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography.

For the rest of the journey, view the long horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, Augur woodland and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lunch enroute in Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community - Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B).

Day 2 - Gorilla tracking in the rain tropical forest
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very exciting and never forgotten experience! Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community - Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B).

Day 3
After breakfast, return to Kampala at leisure. Lunch enroute.

The price will cost as listed in the box below and it is per person.

The safari includes:

- Full board accommodation at Bwindi Gorilla Resort / Nkuringo Lodge (Classic) or Buhoma Community / Kisoro Tourist Hotel (Budget), Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus, Park entrance fees

One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance,  English Speaking Driver/Guide, Government Taxes.

The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.

NB.1 The Uganda Wildlife Authority effective immediately increased the price of gorilla tracking permits to US$600- for all new bookings taken to track gorillas after the 1st July 2014. Gorilla tracking fees in the reserves in the DR. Congo and Rwanda are also to increase inline with those in Uganda on the same date.

NB.2 Remember to bring heavy leather gloves, stout hiking boots, long sleeves shirts, long pants, a light back-pack, and water-bottle for those tracking gorillas.

NB.3 Please note that there are limited gorilla permits available for each day of the year. We recommend that you start planning for this safari well in advance (ie. At least 6 months to one year or more….permits for 2014/15 are now being sold!) so that permits can be applied for. To apply for your gorilla permits we need to know your nationality, passport number, date of issue & expiry (valid passport is necessary), as well as your date of birth.