Gorilla trek (road safari)
2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS ROAD PACKAGE: GORILLA TRACKING EXPEDITION TO SOUTHERN BWINDI
$1625-1945 USD
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Safari summary
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in south-western Uganda
This park covers an area of 321 square kilometres and is located on the edge of the Western Rift Valley. This mysterious and awesome forest is true African jungle, and is so called because the dense undergrowth, vines and other vegetation make it almost "impenetrable". Huge trees are festooned with creepers and plants such as mistletoe and orchids. Giant thickets of bamboo thrive in the humid atmosphere and, where sunlight breaks through, the elegant heliconia or lobster claw, spreads its colourful petals. The forest is a sanctuary for almost half the world's population of mountain gorillas, which is the rarest race of gorilla. Activities include a gorilla tracking expedition in the forest. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of the gorillas. Once you sight the gorillas, you are permitted to view them for an hour. Observing these great primates is a moving and exciting experience never to be forgotten.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Primate trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- 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
Kampala–Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable
7:30 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Kampala and head south-west to Kabale and on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, taking in spectacular glimpses of the Great Rift Valley in Western Uganda. If you wish, you can stop at the equator to take photographs and buy souvenirs en-route (495 km / 9 hours). Arrive at your lodge early evening. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Gorilla Safari Lodge
Southern Bwindi
After an early breakfast, depart your lodge with picnic lunch boxes, and assemble at the nearest ranger post of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to be introduced to your rangers, and for a briefing on your trek. Begin your gorilla tracking expedition. When you find the gorillas, you will be permitted to view them for an hour before returning to the ranger post and to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Gorilla Safari Lodge
Southern Bwindi – Kampala
After breakfast at leisure, depart your lodge with packed lunch boxes and begin the long journey back to Kampala. Drop off at your hotel.
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