Gorilla Trekking Safari

TOUR OVERVIEW

The 3-Days gorilla trekking Safari in Uganda exclusively allows different kinds of travelers from solo traveler, group travelers, couples, families, etc intending to do a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda a chance to meet the gentle giants (Gorillas) in their lush habitat; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

This particular Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda highlights an activity that begins with embarking on a journey to the Southwestern part of Uganda and holds you to an early morning briefing followed by an exciting adrenaline packed performance from a local dancing group to trekking almost 3.5hrs to meet the gentle giants.

Country

Uganda

Duration

3 Days

GALLERY

TOUR DESTINATIONS

Located in South-western Uganda is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift.

There mainly four sectors in this park namely Buhoma Sector, Ruhija Sector, Rushaga sector and Nkuringo sector in the North, East, South &West respectively.

All the above sectors have different family groups that are all trekked in the search of these mighty gentle giants (Gorillas in Uganda).

SAFARI TOUR SUMMARY

Day1

Pick up from overnight accommodation.
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with lunch enroute.
Dinner & overnight.

Day2

Breakfast, transfer to briefing area.
Briefing, short cultural dance/performance.
Gorilla trekking activity.
Return transfer to the lodge.
Dinner & overnight.

Day3

Breakfast, hit the road.
Transfer to Kampala with lunch enroute

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1:

0700hrs

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your overnight accommodation and will embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with lunch enroute; On arrival here, you will check into your accommodation.

Enroute will be a stopover at the equator and lunch at the Igongo Cultural center and Museum

Later you will have your dinner & overnight.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp.
Activities: stop over at the Equator.
Driving time: Upto 9hrs.

Day2:

0700hrs.

After breakfast, you will head for a short drive to the briefing area; here you will be briefed by a Park ranger about and thereafter begin your Gorilla trekking activity; this should last you about 6-8hrs.

Depending on how long the trekking will take, you will return to meet with your guide/driver and thereafter head for a short drive back to the lodge.

On arrival you will freshen up and later have dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp.

Activities: Gorilla Trekking Activity in Uganda.

Driving time: Upto 1hrs

Day3:

0700hrs.

After breakfast, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala with lunch enroute at the Igongo Cultural center

You will arrive in Kampala late afternoon.

SAFARI-TOUR COST

Safari Tour Cost

Cost Per Person

From

1325$pps

INCLUSIVES

✓ Mid-Range-Full Board accommodation
✓ All park entry fees.
✓ All Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Ground transportation-4X4 fully safari customized vehicle. ✓ Fuel for entire trip.
✓ Return Airport transfers.

EXCLUSIVES

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items (souvenirs, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

WHAT TO CARRY

A pair of gloves.
Binoculars.
Long sleeved shirts & Long pants.
Standard hiking boots.
A raincoat.
A camera.
Long socks.
Insect repellent.
First aid kit: painkillers, antidiarrheal, hand sanitizer, malaria medication, anti-
bacterial medicine.
Universal adaptors.
Sunhat or cap
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Lip Balm with.
Anti-malarial meds (check with your travel doctor before your trip.
Bug spray.
Face Mask