3 Day Gorilla Safari
3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts and Ends in Entebbe or Kampala. It involves experiencing a cultural tour to the Batwa pygmies. The Batwa pygmies were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest park before they were relocated elsewhere to gazette the forest for mountain gorilla conservation.
Below is a detailed itinerary on a 3 days gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park;
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National park
Pickup will be from your hotel early in the morning (after breakfast) and start a 7-hour journey south of Uganda to Bwindi national park. There will be several stops to enjoy the scenery and have lunch. Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Nkuringo Safari Lodge (luxury), Gorilla Mist Lodge (Mid-range) and Ruhija Community Camp (Budget).
Day 2: Trekking with Uganda Gorillas – Batwa Pygmies visit
Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:00 am by a Ranger at the Bwindi park head offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. It is always amazing to watch a family of mountain gorillas. You could spend hours just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious, don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, its important to listen to instructions from your guide. Never make sudden movements while with mountain gorillas.
After spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point where our official guide from Vibrant Holiday Safaris will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa pygmy cultural community in the evening. The Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities.
Dinner and overnight at Nkuringo Safari Lodge (luxury), Gorilla Mist Lodge (Mid-range) and Ruhija Community Camp (Budget).
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala for departure
You will wake early to take breakfast before heading back to Kampala in time for your departure flight or be dropped off at your hotel.
End of Tour