3 Day Gorilla Trekking In Uganda.
Trip Overview.
This trip/tour will introduce you to the gentle giants of mountain gorillas in their natural habitats of Bwindi impenetrable forest. Thes apes hibernates in the ragged terrains covered within the tropical forests of Bwindi in the south western part of Uganda. Uganda has 50% of the world remaining mountain gorillas which makes them endangered species in the world with most of them dueling in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park.
NB: The Itinerary Can Be Customized Depending On Your Time Of Travel And Preference.
Trip Highlights.
Day 1- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Day 2- Gorilla trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience.
Day 3- Transfer back to Entebbe for your flight.
Inclusions
-Activities and entry charges as per itinerary
-Accommodation
-English guide
-Meals as per itinerary
-Transportation
-Drinking water
-All Taxes
Exclusions
-Personal administration requirements
-Tips
-Other costs outside the itinerary
-Souvenirs
-Hard drinks
At Ossicones Safaris we are committed to providing exceptional services while observing all safety measures for both your health and security keeping in mind your preference.
Itinerary
Day 1. Transfer from Entebbe airport to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Welcome to the pearl of Africa Uganda, our professional guide will welcome and introduce you to the pear of Africa at Entebbe international airport.
After the warm welcome and introducing you to the pearl, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park through the busy roads of Kampala city, green road side along Kampala-Mbarara Road and highly country sides villages from Mbarara to Bwindi a journey of 8 to 12 hours with a stopover in Mbarara city for lunch.
You will check in to your accommodation/lodge upon arrival in Bwindi for your dinner, relaxation and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Option: Overnight/camp fire.
Day 2. Gorilla Trekking.
On your second day, you will have early morning breakfast at the lodge then after transfer with your packed lunch to the park headquarter for gorilla trekking briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be briefed on the DOES and the DON’TS while on your trekking.
After the briefing you will dive into the trekking through the muddy and high topography of the park escorted by the ranger guide. You will trek with your guide who will lead you clearing the thick vegetation creating the way for you.
You will trek until you find a family of gorilla. After finding one you will keep 3 to 5 meters from them and watch the entire family for one hour doing their daily activities protected by the silverback. While others will be eating the different plants around you will also be capturing moments like pictures, videos among others during the experience.
Your ranger guide will take you through the way of life and different characters possessed by these gentle giants.
Upon exhausting your time with these great apes, you will be escorted back at the briefing point for awarding ceremony. You will be awarded a gorilla trekking certificate from Uganda Wildlife Authority.
You will transfer back to your lodge after the ceremony for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Option: Batwa Cultural Experience.
Day 3. Transfer back to Entebbe Airport.
After your breakfast, you will travel back to Entebbe airport for your flight in the evening.
We shall have a stopover at Kayebwe for Equator line experience and Coriolis moments. It’s from there where we shall have our lunch from then later proceed to Entebbe airport to drop off and end of our wonderful trip/tour.
Accommodation:
Meal plan: N/A
Option: N/A
End of trip.
Packing Essentials. Binoculars, insect repellent, sunscreen, hiking gear, rain jacket, modest clothing for cultural sites.
This creates a memorable, well-paced adventure highlighting Uganda’s premier attractions. Safe travels! If you need adjustments, specific budgets, or bookings help, let me know.