Overview

Overview

What to Bring for Gorilla Tracking

Good walking/Hiking boots, wet weather clothing, and warm layers for the evenings – it gets cold and damp at this altitude. The sun is still fierce during the day – even when overcast – so be sure to still wear sunscreen and a sun hat. You may also want to bring waterproof bags to protect cameras and other equipment when hiking. Water and snacks will be provided.

Over view

The two days fly-in safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site and a habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas. It hosts 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorilla Population.

It is located in South Western Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley, covering 331 square kilometers shared by Kabale, Kisoro, and Kanungu districts on the edge of the western rift valley.

The park lies on an altitude range of 2607m (Rwamunyonyi peak)-1160m (Ishasha gorge).

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the best place in the world to track the endangered Mountain Gorillas.

Apart from gorillas, there are 11 primate species in the park. They include Black-and-white colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys, baboons, and chimps among the many. Other residents are Forest Elephants and several species of antelopes. Of Bwindi’s 200 butterfly species, 42 are endemic to the Albertine Region. Out of around 350 species of birds, 23 Albertine Rift endemics.

Safari summary

Day 1 Fly from Kampala (Entebbe or Kajjansi)  for Bwindi Impenetrable national park

Day 2 Gorilla tracking and fly back to Entebbe

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Fly from Kampala (Entebbe or Kajjansi)  for Bwindi Impenetrable national park

After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to Aero Link where you will check-in and board the flight to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. You will fly to Kisoro for the northern sector of Bwindi (Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija) or Kihihi airstrip for the southern sector (Buhoma). After landing you will be met by our driver guide who will be with you during your stay and will transfer you to your lodge.

In the afternoon visit the Batwa communities and interact with the local communities

Meal Plan (L, D)

Overnight stay at Luxury or Mid-range or Budget lodge

Day 2 Gorilla tracking and fly back to Entebbe

Wake up early have breakfast, take your packed lunch and be at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Headquarters for the Mountain Gorilla Tracking (Trekking) orientation and meeting with guides and separation into groups depending on which group you will be tracking.

At  8.30 you enter the forest to track the Mountain Gorillas.  Tracking can take from 2 hours to half a day depending on how far the gorillas are and which gorilla family you track.

After tracking drive back to the lodge have lunch. Thereafter transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Entebbe.

The 2-day safari ends as we meet you in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel to arrange your flight out.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Airport transfer
  • Equator stopover
  • Gorilla permit
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle
  • Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
  • Activities and excursions mentioned in the program
  • VAT for hotels and lodges outside Kampala

Exclusions

  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tips, telephone calls, laundry etc
  • Personal insurance
  • Souvenirs
  • Tip/gratitude
  • Visas and international air tickets
  • Any other items which are not included in the itinerary

PAYMENT POLICY

A deposit of 40% is required when booking this safari.

The remaining balance will be charged 40 days prior to departure.

For any bookings within 40 days of departure, the full trip amount will be charged upon booking.

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Why Book with us?

  • Our Safaris Depart any day
  • Unbeatable prices
  • Authentic African experience
  • Customizable safari packages
  • Accommodation and meals inclusive
  • Professional guides

Best time to go

The best wildlife viewing months in Uganda are during the Dry seasons from June to August and December to February. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Rwanda.

The habitat of rain forests is, by default, very wet, and one can’t avoid rain completely.

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