3 Days Epic Gorilla Tracking Safari in Bwindi Forest, Uganda

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Today after an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up at 7 a.m. in Kampala. He will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, in South Western Uganda, through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’.

You will see beautiful terrace hills and you will drive through a bamboo forest zone. On a clear day, you will have great views of the Virunga Mountains. You will have lunch en route before proceeding to the park. You will arrive at the lodge in time for dinner

• Journey Time: 10 hours
• Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla tracking. You will encounter one of Bwindi’s endangered mountain gorillas. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees - the only forest in Africa that can make this claim. It also hosts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies and 360 species of birds. The gorillas you track are habituated and can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period of time, every day.

The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as two hours to as many as seven hours. Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’.

• Journey time: 15 minutes each way
• Accommodation:
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast at the lodge, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport (EBB). As you pass through the equator, there will be a stop for the requisite snapshot and a bit of souvenir shopping.

Accommodation for tonight is not inclusive in the program. If you wish to depart tonight from Entebbe International Airport (EBB), make sure your flight is at 10 p.m. or later. If you want to book one (or more) nights in Kampala and/or Entebbe, please let Peak Cruise Safaris know.

• Journey time: 9 hours
• Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

Transport

Peak Cruise Safaris' standard offering for Budget tours is a 4wd safari van with a pop-up roof for easy safari viewing. All clients will have a dedicated window seat. Your professional driver/guide will be at your disposal for questions or translations.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees - the only forest in Africa that can make this claim. It also hosts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies and 360 species of birds. The gorillas you track are habituated and can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period of time, every day.

• Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest
• Stopover at the equator
• Services of an English speaking Ugandan driver / guide
• Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view
• All fuel for the tour
• Airport transfers
• 2 nights accommodation
• All meals as per the itinerary
• Packed lunch for the gorilla tracking
• Gorilla permit
• Park entrance fees

• International air fares
• Entry visa to Uganda
• Meals not mentioned
• A porter for during the gorilla tracking
• Personal (medical / travel) insurance
• Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc
• All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.