Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Safari Overview

The 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour offers an unforgettable adventure into the remote jungles of East Africa, where you can experience the thrill of encountering mountain gorillas in the wild. Witnessing a family of wild mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a life-changing experience. Their beauty, strength, human-like expressions, and gentle nature will leave a lasting impression. One hour with these magnificent creatures is all it takes to change your perspective.

For a more customized package, contact Kuzora Safari Tours' experts to tailor your trip with the ideal accommodation, transportation, meals, and gorilla permits.

Note: Depending on gorilla trekking permit availability at the time of confirmation, you may trek gorillas in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo.

Highlights

  • Tour takes place in Southwestern Uganda
  • Starts and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
  • Visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for Gorilla Trekking
  • Spend one hour with a mountain gorilla family
  • Countryside road trip
  • Airport (or hotel) transfers included
  • Additional accommodation before or after the tour available at extra cost

Important Details

  • Small group safari (max 6 people per vehicle)
  • Depart any day
  • Solo travellers are welcome
  • Age limit: 15 years and above

Summarized Itinerary

Day 1:Welcome to the pearl of Africa

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day3: Gorilla trekking and Return to Entebbe Aiport/ hotel

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the pearl of Africa

Day Highlights
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel (about 30 minutes drive) & check-in
- Refresh, Relax
- Go for activities at Botanical gardens or UWEC(Optional) depending on the arrival time
- Prepare for a journey to Bwindi the following day

Upon your arrival at Entebbe Airport, a Kuzora Safari Tour driver/guide will be waiting to receive you and transfer you to your hotel and check in. It takes about 30 minutes to get to your hotel. Here, you can refresh, relax, and prepare for your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park the following morning. After having your lunch, you can sit back and relax even more or optionally decide to visit the Botanical gardens for birding activities or visit Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. This is also an excellent opportunity to explore the area, allowing you to shop at local markets or supermarkets while enjoying the warm hospitality of the Ugandan people. Please note that this exploration is optional.

Accommodation
o Budget: Gately Inn / Karibu Guest House
o Mid-range: 2 Friends Hotel / Best Western Premier
o Luxury: Hotel Number 5 / Protea Hotel

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner, Breakfast(depending on the arrival time)

Drinks: Drinking Water
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lodge
Day highlights
- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lodge (10-hour drive)
- Overnight at lodge

After morning breakfast, your driver/guide will pick you and start your 10-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This journey offers a wonderful opportunity to witness the beautiful landscapes of Uganda and observe the daily activities of people from various cultures. Along the way, you'll experience local markets, craft shops, drum shops, and stores selling handmade cultural materials. We believe that the 10-hour drive will be well worth the experience. You will also have a stopover at the Equator for photos and a brief experiment, then continue to Mbarara town for lunch and proceed to Bwindi or Kabale for the night at your lodge. You can have other optional multiple stops depending your time and requests and your driver/guide will stop so you can capture moments with your cameras (but remember, the more stopovers you get, the more time it takes to arrive at your destination).

Accommodation
o Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Ride 4 a Woman
o Mid-range: Mahogany Spring / Buhoma Haven Lodge
o Luxury: Trackers Safari Lodge / Buhoma Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch on the way, and Dinner at the lodge

Drinks: Drinking Water

Activities:
Countryside road trip, Equator Experiments
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Return to Entebbe Airport
Day highlights
- Transfer to Entebbe Airport or Hotel
- Optional stay at hotel in Entebbe for a night only arranged at an extra cost.
- End of 3 Day Gorilla Adventure trip

Early in the morning after your breakfast, you will be transferred by your driver/guide with your packed lunch to the briefing centre where the park rangers will prepare you for the perfect gorilla trekking experience. They will accompany you, clearing trails and sharing valuable information about the mountain gorillas and the Bwindi forest ecosystem. It is always fun trekking the gorillas and it’s an experience to remember. Very soon you will locate the gorillas and you will have a maximum of one hour to interact with these enormous creatures and later on return to the starting point to receive your gorilla trekking certificate. You will then be transferred back to Entebbe Airport to catch your flight back home or optionally to a hotel for a night. NOTE: Any additional Accommodation, Meals, Drinks on this night can only be arranged at an extra cost

Main Destination: Entebbe

Accommodation: No accommodation included

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not Included)

Drinks: Mineral Water

Activities: Gorilla Trekking, Travel

NOTE:Any additional accommodations can be arranged at an extra cost

Cost Inclusions & Exclusions

Below are the key inclusions and exclusions of the package cost

Inclusions

  • All Accommodation as per the Itinerary
  • All meals as specified in the Itinerary
  • Activities included in the Itinerary
  • Guided nature walks
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Personal travel insurance and Emergency Insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
  • Extra Meals

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