Trip overview
This tour exposes you to a unique Gorilla Tracking experience in the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Talk about Uganda, and there you are with Gorilla Tracking. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is best known for its superb gorilla tracking, but it also home to elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys, and various small antelope, as well as 23 bird species restricted to the Albertine Rift.
Highlights of the Tour
- Gorilla Trekking Experience – Spend up to one hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Scenic Forest Trails – Trek through the dense rainforest of Bwindi or Volcanoes National Park.
- Primate Spotting – Encounter chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and a variety of bird species.
- Cultural Experience – Interact with local communities and learn about their traditions and conservation efforts.
- Wildlife Photography – Capture incredible wildlife moments and forest landscapes.
- Guided by Experts – Experienced trackers and guides ensure a safe and educational adventure.
- Eco-friendly Tourism – Support gorilla conservation and local community initiatives.
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Safari route
- Entebbe
- Bwindi
- Kampala
Lines show the order of stops, not the exact roads or flight paths.
Day by day
Day 01Arrival at Entebbe Airport - Uganda
Your arrival will be a warm welcome by our company representative then taken for refreshments and depending on the time of arrival. You will check in at your hotel then acclimatize. There is an option of going for a city tour or staying behind to relax while recovering jet lag. Briefing about your safari is also done today and final payments if any. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2Drive to Bwindi
Get an early start for Bwindi which is about 8 hours journey from Kampala or more. You will get a stopover at the Uganda Equator which not only helps you to stretch but also to watch the Uganda Equator water experiment and even shop for souvenir then continue to lunch en route and drive through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes. Arrive late afternoon with and check in. Time permitting; go for a guided nature walk in the thick forest rich in birds, butterflies, and monkeys. Alternatively, go for a short stroll around the lodge.
Day 3Gorilla Trekking Day
Go gorilla tracking (subject to permit availability at time of booking), walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day.
Day 4From Bwindi to Kampala
Breakfast early then drive straight back to Kampala, with interesting stops en route and also for lunch. Arrive in Kampala for overnight rest.
Day 5Departure Day
The airport transfer of today will be given to you by our friendly drivers at the time of your flight. If the airport transfer is late, then we shall also offer a city tour around Kampala’s famous and historical sites then drop you off to the airport in time for your flight and see you off.
What's included
Included
- Gorilla Permit
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
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