3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari to Bwindi
The 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park unveils lasting memories and rare Natural beauty throughout the journey. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda’s oldest rainforests aged more than 25000 years with about 400 plant species. The park is situated in the South Western region of Uganda in Kanungu district.
known for having almost half of the World’s population of Mountain Gorillas hence giving you a thrilling experience. It has a population of about 459 Mountain Gorillas with 21 Habituated families living in different sectors of the park like Nkuringo, Ruhija, Rushaga and Buhoma. Get ready to explore the Impenetrable forest as you spend time with these endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe International Airport – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 1 of the 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari starts at Entebbe International Airport or your Hotel. Our professional driver guide from Paradise Adventure Vacations will meet and greet you, he will then brief you about your entire journey and thereafter embark on the 8 to 10 hours’ drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a stopover at the Equator line at Kayabwe to participate in the water experience, take some coffee and pictures while standing with one leg on the Northern hemisphere and the other leg on the Southern hemisphere. Enroute to your destination, you will have a delicious lunch stopover in Mbarara City or Ajip Hotel and then drive to Bwindi for dinner and an overnight.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Engagi Lodge or Similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Gorilla Habituation Experience
Your Day 2 of the 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari begins with an early morning Heavy breakfast as you prepare for a Unique and memorable experience in the park, Wake up to the sounds of the birds singing in the sky, have your breakfast and wear appropriate clothing that matches this activity, like a long sleeved karky or army green shirt, a pair of karky or jean trousers, waterproof boots, a round cap and a heavy sweater to protect you from the bent tree branches and also in case of bad weather. Carry some snacks and drinking water in your back pack to keep you hydrated throughout the activity. Head to the park headquarters where you will be briefed about the Do’s and the Don’t’s while you are with the Mountain Gorillas.
Gorilla Habituation Experience
After your briefing, you will be assigned a park ranger who will guide you through the Impenetrable forest and one Habituated Gorilla family to look out for. It will take you about 1 to 3 hours to find the mountain gorillas depending on their location and when you have found them, you will spend 4 hours with them and during this time you will learn about their ways of life and ask as many questions as possible. For the Bird lovers, be on the lookout for various bird species since the forest is also home to about 350 bird species including the handsome francolin, red headed bluebill, African blue cuckoo, Rwenzori turaco among other bird species. Later return back to the park Headquarters and receive your Certificate of Participation and head to your accommodation for late lunch, relaxation and an overnight.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Engagi Lodge or Similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Drive back to Entebbe International Airport or your hotel with a stopover at the Equator
Having had a great night, You will wake up for a deliciously prepared heavy breakfast, get ready for a journey back to Entebbe International Airport or your Hotel which will take about 8 hours with a hot lunch stopover in Mbarara City or Ajip Hotel. Enroute to your destination you will stop at the Equator line at Kayabwe to buy some souvenirs which will keep you bonded to the “Pearl of Africa. Thank you so much for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations on 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari to Bwindi
Location: Kampala (Uganda)
Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
The Package Price Includes:
- Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
- Private transport for 3 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD,air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
- Fuel for 3 days
- English safari driver guide for 3 days
- Mid-range accommodation for 2 nights on full board
- All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
- 1 Mountain gorilla Habituation permit per person in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Buhoma sector )
- A visit to the Equator land mark
- Batwa Community Encounter
- Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
The Package Price Excludes:
- International and domestic flights
- Country entry visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
- Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
- Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)
Special Deals on African Safari 2024-2025 (Rates Per Person in USD)
| Mid-range Safari | 2 People 1 room |
4 People 2 rooms |
6 People 3 rooms |
7 People+ |
| Price Per Person | $2,500 | $2,300 | $2,200 | GET A QUOTE |
Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan - 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Extended
All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.
Our fleet consists of 4×4 Toyota Land cruisers with a hinged roof and skylights above the front seats. The hinged roof offers two main advantages: it provides shade without restricting the view, so that you can enjoy your safari even in the very sunny hours of the day. It also allows a 360-degree all-round view.
Our Vehicles Are Equipped With:
- Adjustable comfortable seats
- Electric refrigerator for drinks
- High-performance shock absorbers
- Tool & first aid kit
- Adapters and battery chargers
Due to the difficult ground and road conditions inside and outside the national parks and wildlife reserves, a four-wheel drive vehicle is not only recommended, but also crucial for an eventful safari.
