Gorilla Tracking & Trekking Safari

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Overview

Duration:3 hours 2 minutes
Travelers:1 - 100 guests
Tour Type:Daily tour, Package tour, Private tour
Language:English

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your breakfast our driver picks you up, from your hotel/ residence and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park with brief stopovers at the local drum making center in Mpambile and, at the Equator for some photo taking for your memorable adventure moments and then en-route to Mbarara town for our lunch.
From Mbarara town we drive through Bushenyi, Ishaka, and view the tea plantations at Igara. Your road will then head even higher to where you can see the triangular peaks of the Virunga volcanoes of Rwanda and the Congo. We then drop down into a valley, to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the mountain gorilla. Tonight you will sleep to the sounds of the mountain rainforest.

Destination: Bwindi National Park
Travel Time: 6 to 7 hrs. (430 Km)
Accommodation: : Gorilla Resort Bwindi
Complementaries: Drinking water
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Day 2 - Mountain Gorilla Trek-Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Park Headquarters for a briefing at 7:30 am about the rules of Gorilla tracking. After the briefing, you will set off for the Gorilla trekking in the thick jungle.

The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. In the afternoon you can opt for a community walk among the Bwindi indigenous natives, the Batwa people who used to live in the Bwindi forest before it was gazetted as a National Park and learn about their life and culture as a forest people. You will have dinner and overnight at your previous lodge.

Destination: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Gorilla Resort Bwindi
Meals: All meals included and drinking water
Optional Visit: A Community walk

Day 3 - Bwindi Gorilla Forest - Kampala

You will depart Bwindi after breakfast and travel back to Kampala with a stopover for lunch en-route. You will arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon.

No Accommodation on this last day
Travel Time: 6 to 7 hrs. (430 Km)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Highlights

Its a 3 Days 2 Nights Safari.
Destination: Bwindi National Park.
Tour dates: - All Year Round.
Type of transport: - Road using a comfortable 4×4 Tour van/4×4 Jeep (Land Cruiser)
Tour Type-Private
Trip Extensions available on request.

Includes/Excludes

All transfers
All accommodation during the tour
All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees
All meals and drinking water during the tour
Services of our professional driver guide
All game drives as noted in the itinerary
Personalized service.

Passports and visa applications and processing
International flights and taxes
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Tips and Gratuity for driver/guide
Entrance fee for activities noted as optional

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 720 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Tour maps

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Frequently asked questions

What destination will I visit on this safari?

This safari is focused on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

What is included in the safari package?

The package typically includes transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle, services of a professional driver-guide, park entry fees, gorilla trekking permits, accommodation for 2 nights, meals as per itinerary, and bottled drinking water.

Do I need a permit for gorilla trekking?

Yes. A gorilla trekking permit is mandatory and included in your package. The permit allows you one hour of close interaction with a habituated gorilla family in Bwindi.

When is the best time to visit Bwindi?

Bwindi is open year-round, but the dry seasons (June–August and December–February) are best for trekking, as the trails are less slippery and more comfortable to hike.

What else can I do in Bwindi besides gorilla trekking?

Additional activities include guided forest walks, birdwatching, cultural encounters with the Batwa community, and exploring waterfalls within the park.