3 days Gorilla trekking in Uganda/ Bwindi Forest
I first went tracking Gorillas in 2010. It was very amazing and exciting getting closer to seeing these giant primates playfully, feeding and proudly pausing from their natural habitat!. It was more than fun and I was so excited that I can’t get enough doing it again and again. What l like most, my country is safe, clean and green with friendly people.This time, we will be glad tracking mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park with you, friends /or family. It will be a great pleasure if you add chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest if you have time to explore and visit your great Cousins.We will pass the Uganda equator and have time for experiment , photos and video before reaching Bwindi forest. Cross this out your bucket list, pack bags, get ready to have your mind blown and come visit our country the peal of Africa.
DAY: 1 PICK UP FROM THE AIRPORT OR HOTEL AND DEPART TO BWINDI
Be up on time either around Entebbe airport or kampala capital city of Uganda or any other part of Uganda , have breakfast, next depart to Bwindi impenetrable forest, you will stop at Uganda Equator for experiment of Coriolis effects, a force caused by earth rotation, have photo shoots and videos, buy locally crafted souvenirs and mementoes for your loved ones then proceed with the journey and stop in Mbarara town for hot lunch.
After lunch, you will proceed in beautiful areas of the south west part of Uganda well described by many tourists as Switzerland of Uganda until you reach in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
DAY: 2 GORILLA TRACKING DAY AND TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI OR STAY IN THE JUNGLE FOR NEXT DAY
Have breakfast 7:00am, drive to the park headquarters where you will be warmly welcomed, entertained by the local people and briefed by the park rangers about dos and don’ts to do while in the park, also you will be divided in groups of 8.
After continue and start of GORILLA TRACKING these gentle giants as directed by the rangers. This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick.
On meeting the gorillas you will spend one hour with them as you take life tie photos and videos.
Later, return back to the lodge for hot lunch. Depending on your wishes, after lunch, you can decide to go to lake Bunyonyi one of the beautiful lake with islands or stay in the jungle for another night or go for evening walk to visit the BUSH MEN community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture, you will have a real feeling of the people living around Bwindi forest as well as Uganda.
Day 3 TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OR KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY OR RWANDA KIGALI
After delicious breakfast, you will start your journey back to
Entebbe international airport or kampala capital city or Rwanda Kigali. Cross the equator and have a quick picnic lunch.
You will then drive to Entebbe airport to catch your flight back home.
End of the Gorilla trip in Uganda.
Ready for 3 Day Gorilla tracking?
Price for 3 Day Trek Via Mahoma Nature
Price Per person: USD 750
Price per person includes
Park fees for 3 days, all meals, bottled drinking water, Warm sleeping bags, tents, Chefs, guides and potters.
A professional driver/guide
All Taxes/VAT
Drinks
Packing List
A photocopy of your passport, including the visa page; torch; malaria prophylaxis; insect repellent; sturdy walking shoes and long trousers for hiking,
Binoculars; camera equipment; plenty of drinking water/snacks; any other personal affects, light colored clothing (NB There are tsetse flies in the park, which are attracted to blue or dark colors)
Hiking shoes/Ruber boots, Rain jackets, warm and waterproof gloves and warm sweaters Cameras and some snacks.
Price Excludes
International flights from home back to home
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Personal items, souvenirs and visas
