Discover the Magic of Bwindi: Embark on a 4-Day Mountain Gorilla Expedition

Journey through the heart of Bwindi Forest on a 4-day gorilla trekking adventure. Encounter majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport-Kampala (Travel Time 1hrs)

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you to Serena Kampala Hotel (High end) or Fairway Hotel Kampala (Mid-range) for an overnight and dinner. Meal plan Dinner.

Day 2: Kampala-Bwindi Forest National Park (Travel Time 8hrs)

Our guide/driver picks you at 7:00 am from your hotel or place of residence in Kampala. Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs (High end lodge) or Engagi Lodge/Buhoma Haven Lodge (Mid-range) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Community/Village Visit.

Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort.

The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor.

It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs (High end lodge) or Engagi Lodge/Buhoma Haven Lodge Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Bwindi-Kampala/Entebbe OUT (Travel Time 8hrs).

After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using Kasese-Fort Portal Road via Queen Elizabeth National Park for enroute game viewing if you lucky you may spot the Elephants, Antelopes and the Warthogs. A stop over at the Equator line in Kasese. Enjoy the winding scenery of the foot hills of Mt. Rwenzori arriving in Fort Portal for lunch thereafter continue to Kampala or Entebbe for your outgoing flight back home or to your nest destination Meal Plan B-L End of Service.

The 4 Days Gorilla Safari –By Road includes:-

• Airport Transfers
• Transportation by 4 WD safari Land Cruiser, Fuel expenses
• Accommodation while on safari
• The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
• Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
• 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
• Park entrance fees
• One gorilla permit per person US$ 700.00
• Community visit
• Ranger fees
• Fuel plus all activities while on the tour as will be detailed in your itinerary.
• All government taxes

Excluded in the 4 Days Gorilla Safari are:

Local and international flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.