Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Entebbe - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Pickup is scheduled for early morning, following breakfast. There will be several stops along the way to enjoy the scenery and have lunch. If the tour begins in Kigali, Rwanda, participants will have the opportunity to join the renowned Kigali City Tour. This tour includes visits to the genocide memorial center, artisan shops, the main city market, and other attractions, time permitting. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi takes approximately 4 hours. If starting from Entebbe or Kampala in Uganda, the journey will take 8 to 9 hours, depending on the tracking sector. The driver will ensure stops at the equator crossing and the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara. Upon arrival in Bwindi, guests can refresh, shower, and enjoy the evening with friends at the hotel. Dinner and overnight accommodations are available at Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge, or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for luxury stays. The mid-range option is Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, while Bakiga Lodge offers budget accommodations.

Trekking with Uganda Gorillas – Batwa Pygmies Visit

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - The 3-day Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi begins with a briefing at 7:30 am, conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be present at this time to attend the briefing, which provides an overview of what to expect during the trek. A gorilla safari in Bwindi Forest offers several gorilla groups to choose from, with Rangers considering participants’ overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging, but the experience is incredible once the primates are spotted. Observing a family of mountain gorillas is always a delight. Watching the young ones play and roll around can be captivating for hours. Mountain Gorillas are playful and curious, so don’t be surprised if they approach closely. While with the gorillas, it’s important to follow the guide’s instructions and avoid sudden movements.

Transfer back to Kampala for Departure

Kampala - Guests will rise early for breakfast as they await the driver to begin the journey to Kigali or Kampala, Uganda. If the Kigali City tour or Equator crossing stop was missed earlier, this will be the opportunity to do so. The driver will ensure timely arrival in Kigali or Entebbe for departure flights or hotel drop-off.

• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Licensed Tour Guide/Driver
• Meals as prescribed in itinerary
• Parking fees
• 2-Night Accommodation

• Gorilla Permit
• Beverages
• Tips
• Personal items, chargers, caps, sun glasses, camera

3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts in Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe/Kampala Uganda. Starting and ending in Rwanda offers a shorter drive. It involves visiting the Batwa pygmies for a cultural experience. The Batwa pygmies were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest park before they were relocated outside the park to pave way for mountain gorilla conservation.
3 Days Uganda Gorilla TourBwindi Impenetrable National Park is found along Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biodiversity and importance to overall ecology. It is a water catchment area that feeds off numerous rivers and lakes. Bwindi forest covers an area of 124 square miles of lowland and montane forest. These vast forests are home to 163 tree species, 348 species of birds and 120 of mammals.

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