Gorilla tracking in Bwindi

3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 3 days (Track the giant gorilla 6 feet tall adult males weigh 160 kg, and adult females 98 kg)

$1116-2079 USD

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Safari summary

Included in the package: 4×4 safari vehicle, fuel, meals as per itinerary, bottled water in vehicle, 1x driver/guide, accommodation, park entry fees, game drives, one mountain gorilla trekking permit per person, ranger fees.

Package Excludes: Tips and all items of personal nature, all drinks taken at the lodges.

Please note that gorilla trekking permits are subject to availability at the time of your deposit and come on a first come, first served basis. If these permits are not available you can chose between cancelling the tour with a full refund or choosing another of our itineraries that will suit you.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi : In the morning, you will drive south-westwards to Bwindi National park, with stopover in Mbarara town for lunch. Continue the scenic drive to Kabale town, also known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Later proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Dinner and overnight in your Lodge.

Day 2

Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking: Have an early morning breakfast, go to the Headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for a briefing/ orientation and meet your guide .The hike begins in the awe-inspiring tracking experience of meeting the giant endemic Gorillas in the smog for 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the animals. You can never find any mountain gorillas living in the zoo, save for just in this not large area of Africa where a number of the remnant mountain gorillas can be seen. After a sweaty breathtaking, adventure trek you can return to park headquarters depending/energy levels for an exciting village walk in the nearby Batwa community, to see traditional lifestyle of the locals, from brewing of the local beer to medicines made from this very forest. Performances of traditional dances plus other entertainment will be offered by the very sociable local people and all this is worth experiencing. Dinner and overnight at Nshongi Camp. http://www.nshongicamp.altervista.org/

Day 3

Day 3: Bwindi – Kampala: After breakfast, depart to Kampala, with stops in Mbarara for a delicious lunch and at the Equator to take pictures picture. End of safari

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