3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari
Explore one of the world’s UNESCO Heritage Sites – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on this unique 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari. Immerse yourself in the impenetrable forest to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, observe their daily behaviours and take photos.
With the lead of an experienced park guide, you will be visiting one of the many habituated gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This park is officially recognized UNESCO Site, a destination renowned for its rich ecosystem. Bwindi is situated in the far Southwestern Uganda along the Western Rift Valley.
Gazetted in 1991, Bwindi is comprised of four (4) gorilla trekking regions – Nkuringo, Ruhija, Buhoma and Rushaga. This is a 331sq.km park, home to 120 mammal species including 459 mountain gorillas, side-striped jackals, buffaloes, elephants, bush pigs, yellow-backed duikers, golden cats, giant forest hogs, rodents, civets, chimpanzees and grey-cheeked mangabeys, etc. Over 360 species of birds also call this lush rainforest park their home.
Detailed Itinerary
Arise in the morning, enjoy a tasty breakfast and you will meet your driver for a briefing about this remarkable gorilla adventure package in Uganda. After the briefing, board your 4×4 tourist car and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO Site located in Southwestern Uganda. Today’s journey will run for 8 to 9 hours with en route stop visits expected to be made at the Equator crossing and Igongo cultural centre for lunch.
About half of the world’s mountain gorillas reside in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and treks are conducted from any of the park’s 4 regions – Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo.
Gorilla safari lodges
- Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs (Luxury)
- Silverback Lodge/Gorilla Haven Lodge (Midrange)
Leave your lodge early for a briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines at the park offices and this will be conducted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) official. Today, you will be visiting one fully habituated gorilla family and your actual trek begins at 8:00 am with the park guide accompanying you. Once you locate your gorilla group, the park guide will let you enjoy close interaction with mountain gorillas for 1 (one) hour while maintaining a distance of 7-8m.
Return to the lodge with your items after observing the daily behaviours of the gorillas. In the afternoon after your refreshments, you may also visit the Batwa pygmy communities. The cultural tour in the Batwa community is all about interacting with the Batwa pygmies, learning about their unique traditions, and cultures, and for you to get entertained by their dances, music performances, etc.
Gorilla safari lodges
- Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs (Luxury)
- Silverback Lodge/Gorilla Haven Lodge (Midrange)
A tasty breakfast will be enjoyed while in your lodge and later, check out. Meet the driver guide for pick up and start driving back to Kampala or Entebbe.
End of tour
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Park entry fees
- Cultural experience
- English-speaking driver
- Transport
- All trip activities listed on the travel itinerary
- Bottled water
- Airfares
- Laundry services
- Telephone bills
- Tips
- Entry visas
- Passport
- Travel Insurance
- Optional activities, etc.
