Overview

3 days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking package is full of enticing features, one of the oldest national parks in Uganda which dates over 25,000 years ago. Explore Uganda Gorilla habitats with over 400 mountain Gorillas and 150 mammals including primates like baboon, chimpanzee, the white colobus monkeys, elephants, antelopes, among others. A Bwindi impenetrable national park is the best destination to stand in awe and see a mountain Gorilla eye to eye, it’s located in the southwest of Uganda at the edge of a rift valley. It’s one of the oldest national parks in Uganda which dates over 25,000 years ago. The word Bwindi is derived from a Runyatara language meaning Impenetrable.

This forest is a mist-covered and most biologically diverse rain forest, it’s a habitat that protects over 400 mountain Gorillas and 150 mammals including primates like baboon, chimpanzee, the white colobus monkeys, elephants, antelopes, among others. The forest, hosts over 250 bird species, 350 plant species, 200 species of butterflies, 100 species of ferns, chameleons including 23 Albertan rift endemics.

Interestingly, in our 3 days gorilla package, you can also have an opportunity to discover the local Bakiga and the Batwa culture, they are believed to be the first people to live in the forest. Participate in the cultural dance performances, listen to their stories about the way of life in the life way back then. Bwindi forest is also a dynamic Centre for Bird-watching Safaris, Birding Uganda Safari can also be done concurrently with Bwindi Gorilla trekking tour

Day 1: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable forest

Wake up very early in the morning at 6 am, have a heavy breakfast. Then, our driver/guide briefs you about the whole trip to Bwindi forest. After, drive to the southwest to cover up the 9-hour drive this early morning. The morning early drive enables us not to encounter the traffic jam in Kampala City and also enables us to reach on time to catch up with the Bwindi activities.

Have your first stopover at the Equator where you have a chance to take pictures and have amazing scenery of the imaginary line, the north, and the South Pole at the pathway of the sun in Africa. There is a craft shop around the equator where you may buy a souvenir and then proceed to Mbarara as your path through the cultivated lands.

See the Ankole longed horned cattle’s grazing as you proceed to the western region, you will have a stopover in Mbarara for lunch at Agip motel (optional). After that, proceed to Bwindi forest, go through Kabale the land of hills and the Rugged roads, enjoy the beautiful scenery and continue driving as you will arrive at Bwindi. Later, check-in at your Lodge, refresh, and enjoy your Dinner and Overnight.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mid-Range Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp

Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge or Agandi Lodge

Meals Plan: On Full-Board

Fruits and Drinking Water included

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable forest

Wake up early morning for a heavy breakfast and prepare yourself. Our driver/guide will drive you to the park headquarters at 7 am, be briefed about the whole tracking, and proceed to the park on foot with the armed game ranger and the guide.

Remember to exercise a day before your Gorilla trekking Uganda safari because the forest is quite challenging with steep slopes and needs more energy to go through in the search of the Gorillas. Later, we shall go through the forest as you view different tree species, plants, you might spot out some bird species, the white colobus monkeys, and elephants. During your Tracking, finding the Gorillas will depend on how faster you are and where the Gorillas last feed the previous day. When we find them, you’re only allowed to have 1 hour with the wild apes see how they feed, groom their members, and experience their day to day activities.

This is an amazing experience you will never forget in the wilderness at a stand of 7meters away from the Gorillas, Take videos and photographs but you’re not allowed to use flash cameras or make noise during the trekking. Here then, spend 1 hour in the wildness and enjoy your packed lunch in case the trekking takes long and you are late to have lunch at the lodge.

Finally, head back to the park headquarters for a Gorilla ceremony, and as usual, be awarded a certificate of participating Gorilla Trekking in Uganda Africa. Later, Go back to your lodge/hotel, refresh and prepare for other activities at the park. We shall later go for the Batwa trail, the first people to who lived in the rock caves of the forest. And then, have a community walk as you enjoy the experience of the local people. Visit the traditional doctor in the area and head back for dinner at the lodge after your joyful day full of memories that are unforgettable in the wild. Accommodation (option) breakfast, lunch and Dinner, and Overnight

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mid-Range Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp

Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge or Agandi Lodge

Meals Plan: On Full-Board

Fruits and Drinking Water included

Day 3: Retreat back to Kampala City/ Entebbe Airport/ Area of Pickup

Wake up early morning for a heavy breakfast and prepare for your journey back to Kampala before 6 pm. Have lunch in Mbarara at the Agip motel and a stopover at Igongo culture Centre, our guide will give you full information about the culture. And also you might admire and buy yourself a souvenir at the Centre and continue your journey to Kampala back to your hotel or airport for departure. Thank you for choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations, see you again!

Location: Kampala City, Entebbe International Airport

Accommodation: No

Meals Plan: On Full-Board

Fruits and Drinking Water included

Things included 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Wildlife Tour in Uganda

• Gorilla permit.

• Park entrance and ranger fees.

• Transport with our 4 WD vehicle and fuel.

• Bottled water throughout the safari.

• Boat cruise fees.

• Full-board accommodation for four days.

• Meals including the en-route ones as per the meal plan.

• Airport transfer as long as your flight is on the same day the safari ends.

• Relevant Government taxes.

• Full-time English-speaking driver.

• All activities on the itinerary.

• Border crossing (if departing through Kigali).

Things excluded 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Wildlife Tour in Uganda

• International flights.

• Personal expenses like tips, laundry fees, and beverages, personal insurance.

• Extra activities not included in the itinerary.

• Visa fees.

• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali except if arranged in advance.