3 DAYS GORILLA TRACKING TOUR BWINDI FOREST
DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO BWINDI FOREST NATIONAL PARK
On your 3 days Gorilla tracking tour to Bwindi Forest you will be picked from the hotel /Airport have breakfast setoff as to avoid the early morning traffic jam in Kampala. The trip starts ‚ traveling south-westwards through the districts of Mpigi, and Masaka while viewing the local livelihoods of the communities in the central region of Uganda. Then connect to Mbarara where you make a stopover for lunch at Agip Motel/Igongo Cultural Center.
After lunch proceed to Bwindi forest through the through the southern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park and if lucky you may see the Tree Climbing Lions, and other big fives such as Elephants and Buffaloes. Continue with views of the magnificent scenery and the rolling hills of Kigezi and finally‚ Kanungu district connecting to Buhoma which is part of the Bwindi Forest. Arriving in Bwindi at around 5:30 pm for check in at your reserved lodge. Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at Gorrila mist camp
DAY 2 : TREKKING GORILLA TOUR BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Wake up very early in the morning, at 6:00 am for breakfast and then proceed to the Mountain Gorilla trekking briefing point, to be briefed about the safety guidelines and be allocated guides and groups for tracking Gorillas. Setting off is at exactly 8:00 am‚ the ranger guides make sure everyone has packed lunch, enough drinking water‚ comfortable safe shoes and a porter (if needed) to help you carry your backpack so you can comfortably enjoy your Gorilla Trekking Experience.
Observing and photographing the gentle giants (Mountain gorillas) is so breathtaking! You are literally looking at creatures so human in every form! Be prepared as Trekking of the Mountain Gorillas may take 1 hour to a full day depending on where your gorilla family group may be at. After tracking Gorillas‚ return to the lodge and have a relaxed evening or a walk to the pygmy families in the outskirts of the forest. Have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation at Gorrila mist camp
DAY 3 : TRAVEL FROM BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK TO KAMPALA / ENTEBBE
Have breakfast and thereafter embark on the journey back to Kampala / Entebbe. Lunch en‐route at Agip Motel / Igongo Cultural Center. Then a second stop over at the Uganda equator for souvenirs and view a few facts about the equator. You will then proceed to Kampala or drop off at the airport for the return flight back home. End the tour.
Meal plan: Half Board (Breakfast & Lunch ).
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Viewing of the Magnificent greenery
- Tracking different Gorilla family groups
- Guided walk in Bwindi Village
- Stopover at Uganda Equator
- Services of an English speaking driver / guide
- Accommodation and meals
- Free WIFI
- Batwa cultural tour
- Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
- Photography at the equator
- Airport transfers
Price per person $1500