3 Days of Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda
ID: GYG807869-1288661
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
3 days
Description
This safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park, a UNESCO world heritage site and a home to a half of the world’s Gorilla population making it a remarkable destination for gorilla trekking.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi National park
Amity safaris’ driver-tour guide will pick you up very early in the morning (7:00Am Kampala time) either at Entebbe airport or at hotel of your stay in Kampala and then embark on a long drive journey of approximately 8 to 9 hours to Bwindi national park in the south western part of Uganda. On your way you will have stopover at Equator for Photo shoots and craft shopping if interested and then proceed to Mbarara town where you will make another stopover for Lunch and continue to Bwindi National Park through the rolling hills of greenery vegetation of tea and Banana plantations.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Lodge: Gorilla Mist Camp or its equivalent depending on availability
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking at Bwindi national Park
The day will commence with early morning breakfast and then proceed for briefing by park officials. After briefing you will start your trek led by game rangers through the thick rain forest vegetation lasting for about 2 to 6 hours depending on where the Gorillas will be but spotting them will be worth it and paying off. You will spend one hour taking photos and observing their human like daily interactions and then you return to the lodge to take a rest then later dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Lodge: Gorilla Mist Camp or its equivalent depending on availability
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kampala
This will be the last day of your 3 days Uganda Gorilla trekking budget safari in Bwindi National Park. The day will commence with early morning breakfast upon which you will travel back to Kampala for a return flight or at a hotel of your stay. On your road trip to Kampala you will have a stopover in Mbarara at Igongo cultural centre for en-route lunch and thereafter proceed to Kampala marking it end of your 3 days memorable safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Lodge: No accommodation (End of tour)
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
- Explore the unique biodiversity of wild flora and fauna
- Enjoy amazing sceneries of unique landscape in the western part of Uganda.
- Learn about people’s life style and culture in surrounding communities
- Stopover at Equator for a Photo shoots
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ensure to carry a valid ID or passport for park entry.
Wear comfortable and durable shoes for trekking.
Consider bringing insect repellent to avoid bites.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; pack accordingly.
Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance at all times.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.