4 Day Spectacular Gorilla Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda
Gorilla Uganda Safari
This 4-day gorilla experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will give you a lifetime experience! The gorilla tracking will be full of wonder and the joy of new discovery and insight. Uganda is also a perfect holiday spot for you who like to travel in a tropical climate. This tour will get you to "The Pearl of Africa" and make sure you leave a piece of your heart here!
Key information
- The maximum group size is 8 participants.
- Children from the age of 15 years old are allowed to participate.
- English-speaking guide
- Gorilla permits are included in the price
Meet the guides
Highlights
- Gorilla tracking adventure
- Spend 1 hour with the gorillas
- English-speaking guide service
- Transport in a safari car
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- 3 nights’ lodging
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
3 activity days in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
You will stay for 1 night at Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe and 2 nights at Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Gorilla Valley Lodge.
Program
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be received by Range Land Safaris Uganda's guide who will thereafter transfer you to the lodge in Entebbe for relaxation and preparation for the next day’s adventure. You will stay overnight at the Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe.
Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will depart in the morning after a warm breakfast. Range Land Safaris Uganda's driver will pick you up from your accommodation and then drive to the southwest of Uganda, taking you through Central Uganda.
You will have an en-route lunch at the Igongo Culture Centre, and from there, you will continue the drive through farmlands on to the rolling hills of Kabale and villages, before reaching Rushaga in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your accommodations for day 2 and 3 will be Gorilla Valley Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp.
Day 3: Gorilla tracking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today, you'll enjoy the gorilla tracking experience. After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point for a briefing and, thereafter, start trekking with the guide to the allocated gorilla group. Range Land Safaris Uganda is proud to inform you that they have organized a memorable gorilla habituation experience.
On reaching the gorillas, the guide will allow you to spend at least 1 hour with the mighty creature. The guidelines on how to behave while with the gorillas will be given by the guide. The trek can take 3-9 hours depending on the area where you find the gorillas. It is a real hiking and being physically fit is recommended.
Please note that gorilla permits are booked in advance. Range Land Safaris will book your permit and have it available for your gorilla experience.
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe
After breakfast, you shall drive to Kampala. The guide will make a stopover in Mbarara for lunch and then continue to have a stop at the equator for souvenirs. The guide will then bring you back to the starting point or direct to the airport if your flight is late in the evening.
Guides
Ronald Bwambale
Born and raised in Uganda’s Rwenzori Region, Ronald is always clutching books about tourism. He is qualified in hospitality and tourism, and is a trained tour guide, having studied at the Uganda Wildlife Training Institute. He enjoys the cultural and community tours, as well as promoting eco-tourism.
Morris Masereka
Morris has over ten years of safari guiding experience in both Uganda and Rwanda under his belt. His passion is eco-tourism. He has received certification from the Uganda Wildlife Training Institute in primate monitoring, evaluation techniques of wild chimpanzees, and wildlife resources interpretation.
Morris Musungu
Morris is an ex-ranger in the Murchison Falls National Park and qualified in hospitality and tourism at Crested Crane Institute of Tourism Jinja-Uganda. He is a key part of the operations team, thanks to his boundless energy and experience in the field.
Jacob
With a deep personal passion for nature and great historical interest in East Africa, Jacob has extensive knowledge of both the wildlife of the region as well as of the people, cultures, and societies. He is a geographer and part-time lecturer at the University of Copenhagen and currently doing a Ph.D. on ecotourism.
Location
Your gorilla safari will take place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Food
You will be served continental and vegetarian food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
During your stay, you can enjoy bird watching activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
What's included
- 3 nights' stay in mid-luxury accommodation
- English-speaking guide
- Gorilla permits
- Gorilla tracking
- Drinking water in the car
- Meals for the whole safari
- Safari car fueled
- Transfer in 4 x 4 safari car
- Roundtrip Entebbe International Airport (EBB) transfers
What's not included
- Any other activity not listed in the itinerary
- Other drinks
- Flight tickets
- Visas
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Entebbe International Airport
329 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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