3 Days/2 Nights Gorilla Tracking Tour To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 3 days
- Covid-19 Safe
- Small group
- Solo friendly
- Eco Aware
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Tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda's rainforest of Bwindi is the ultimate primate experience. Trek through local villages and lush rainforests with the breathtaking views and reward of finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights and one of the most popular sightseeing tour operating Passion for Travel, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is the home to approximately half of the world's population of mountain gorillas, the world's most endangered ape. A close encounter with these amazing animals is not soon forgotten.
Day 1 Kampala - Equator Stop - Buhoma (Bwindi NP)
The tour begins at 6:30 am. Our professional guide-driver will meet you at the hotel to go over the tour details, providing a schedule and pick-up times for all included activities. Your guide will also answer any burning questions that you may have, can assist with booking optional activities and endeavour to assist you get the best time for your tour.
An early morning start from Kampala takes you to southwest Uganda and across the Equator. Stop along the way at the equator for photographs. You drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations, roadside stalls selling local produce and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns. Stop in Mbarara for lunch at a local restaurant on the road.
You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with terraced farming, bamboo forests and great views of the volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains near the borders of Uganda, DR.Congo and Rwanda. Drive through to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (10-hour drive).
Day 2 Kisoro - Gorilla Trekking - Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a local ranger guide, follow the guide into the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure in search of a family of mountain gorillas. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular.
The gorillas you track belong to one of ten (currently) habituated family groups that can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day. Only a maximum of 8 tourists are permitted per day to visit the gorillas.
The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as 2 hours to as many as 7 hours. Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with the apes.
Day 3 Kisoro - Igongo Cultural Centre - Mpambire Village - Kampala
This morning, end your stay in the "Land of the Mountain Gorillas" and depart with great memories of the moments spent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas.
Transfer back to Kampala. Stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre, after the town of Mbarara. Learn about Western Uganda traditions and enjoy a traditional lunch.
We continue with our journey through Masaka and Kayabwe Town. Stop at the Equator for local art and handicraft shopping. We continue further to Mpambire Village (near Mpigi), the home of Royal drum makers in Uganda. Drum making is the highlight of this area and here you can buy a hand-made Kiganda drum from central Uganda.
Arrive back in Kampala in the early evening.
Journey Time: 10 hours
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Ground Transportation (4WD vehicle) throughout the trip in a private 4WD tour vehicle
- Accommodation as per options in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated on the aforesaid Meal Plans
- Activities as stipulated on the safari program
- A Gorilla tracking permit (where applicable)
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water while on safari
- Lots of fun in the African sun!!!
Exclusions
- Entry permit/visas for Uganda if required
- Airfare to and from Uganda and/or domestic airfare
- First and last night's accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
- All drinks apart from those served for breakfast
- Beverages, tips, souvenirs & all items of a personal nature
- Any deviation from the suggested program
- Tips and gratuities
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature like telephone calls
- Any activity or accommodation NOT mentioned in the itinerary
- Porters and other luggage service
- Any personal insurance covers
Details
Available in
English, Dutch, French, German, Suahili, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Italian, Korean
(All our tour guides & driver guides are fluent in English and proficient in one or more other languages. If you want to hire a Licensed Guide Interpreter, you can request for one when you book your trip)
Available for
Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Kanungu , Kanungu District, Uganda
Pick up times available: 06:30
Pick up location: Your hotel in Kampala
Ends at: Your hotel in Kampala
Nearest airport: Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
We are Eco Aware:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
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