Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
3 days—world class gorillas tracking experience
$1250-1600 USD
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Safari summary
This 3days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari takes you to world class gorillas tracking experience at the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with another opportunity to see over 10 other primates including chimpanzees, black and white Colobus, red tailed monkeys, etc.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a natural world heritage site. Hikers will love it, with the gorilla excursion as a high point of your safari! The gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8 hours.
This 3 Days Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda gives you an opportunity of tracking Gorillas in Uganda which is so far the best safari activity in Africa. With a minimum of 400 mountain gorilla population which is more than half of their entire world population (880) of which twelve groups are habituated for trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , making it the ultimate Uganda gorilla safari destination.
This gorilla safari destination is positioned in the south west of Uganda stretching over a geographical coverage of 321 Sq. Km standing at an elevation of 1,160 – 2,607 Km above sea level.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park comprises of 32,092 ha appearing as one of the largest East African areas that still feature Afro montane lowland forest which is credited to have survived the last ice age making it an ideal habitat for a myriad of Species and noted to have the great density of trees at its respective average in the whole of East Africa.
The diversity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be witnessed in the range of Species that it supports. There are more than 163 species of trees, over 140 Species of fern along with other taxa. Sixteen (16) Species of this flora is limited to south west of Uganda including Lavoa swynnertonii which is threatened globally.
The forest also supports 214 species of birds, 7 species of diurnal primates, over 120 species of mammals and 202 butterfly Species. Significantly to note is that Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a habitat to nine (9) globally threatened including the mountain gorilla, l'Hoest's monkey, common chimpanzee, African giant swallowtail, Chaplin's flycatcher, African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, cream-banded swallowtail and African elephant.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Hiking | trekking
- Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Mukono to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Depart from Kyampisi Backpackers Home early in the morning for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to enjoy Mountain Gorilla Tracking / Trekking. Have Lunch on the way and enjoy the scenic drive and you have the right to stop the vehicle at which ever point to take pictures. Arrive at your accommodation in the late evening where you will check-in.
Tented Camp
Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable
After an early breakfast, head to the Headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an orientation plus meeting the guides. From there you will set off for your thrill experience of the Gorillas in the Mist. Hiking within this mysterious and wonderful forest offers quite a lot to see as you make your way to see the Mountain Gorillas. The wildlife including additional primates, butterflies, mammals and birds.
End of Gorilla Tour Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable
After breakfast, Check-out and head back to the capital Kampala or Mukono, with stops in Mbarara for a delicious lunch and at the Equator to take pictures picture then proceed to the capital. The Safari Price quotations include: Transport with fuel plus an English-Speaking driver, Water within the Vehicle, accommodation, boat launch trip, park fees, game drives, all meals, and tours. It however doesn’t include alcoholic drinks, laundry, and any additional personal purchases.
Kyampisi Backpackers Home
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