A three Days Gorilla Habituation Safari Bwindi
Gorilla Habituation Safari Bwindi gives you an opportunity to specifically discover more about the world’s greatest apes. For those who surely love to spend more time with the rare mountain gorillas. While in their natural habitat and you aren’t sure how best you can do it. Then gorilla habituation safari experience is the best offer for you. With this 3 days Bwindi tour, you have the whole day exploration of these unique creatures and above all you have 4 hours with them. Unlike the usual trek where you have only an hour of magical encounter.
Nature of the Gorillas in Uganda
Uganda is known for its unsurpassed biodiversity, however gorilla safaris are the most popular and are the prime reason many tourists visit Uganda. And within the pearl, they specifically occupy the thick Tropical rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Found in the south-western corner of the country.
Gorilla safaris in the pearl are one-of-a kind activities that leads enthusiastic primate lovers to the dense jungles in order to meet one of the 21 habituated gorilla families. That certainly call Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks home. With more than half the World’s population of surviving mountain gorillas calling these Park’s home, Uganda is definitely the best gorilla trekking destination.
Meanwhile, Mgahinga is a home to only one habituated gorilla family known as Nyakagyezi. While Bwindi Impenetrable offers shelter to 20 habituated gorilla families found within the four sectors of the Park. Thus 160 permits are available per day. With a valid gorilla permit costing only $700, you will surely be able to not only trek the mentioned gorilla families but aslo spend one hour with them.
DETAILED ITINENARY
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After an early breakfast, you will straightaway be picked up by one of our experienced and well-trained driver-guides ready to embark on 6 – 7 hours’ drive from Kampala to Bwindi. En-route, you will make a stopover at the Equator for memorable photo shoot and at Igongo cultural center you will have lunch before proceeding to the southwestern part of this magical country where these magnificent creatures thrive.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury | Buhoma Lodge |
Comfort | Gorilla Mist Camp |
Standard | Bakiga Lodge |
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 2: Gorilla habituation experience
Early in the chilly morning, you will enjoy your breakfast as soon as you wake up. And afterwards head off to the park headquarters with your packed lunch and enough drinking water. The park ranger guide will however brief you on safety measures that you have to follow while in search of these rare creatures. Only 4 visitors are specifically allowed each day to take part in this experience.
Gorilla Habituation Experience is certainly conducted in Bwindi National Park and mainly involves scientists, researchers, and many others. You however have 4 hours of face to face encounters with gorillas. And also for you to take as many photos as possible, explore their behaviors and body gestures. After which you will eventually return to the lodge and relax.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury | Buhoma Lodge |
Comfort | Gorilla Mist Camp |
Standard | Bakiga Lodge |
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Having had breakfast, you will basically check out from your respective lodge. And shortly get ready to make a return journey to Kampala. Reroute you will stopover at Mbarara for lunch and photo taking at the Equator then you proceed to Kampala.
Location: Kampala (City)
Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Drinking Water and fruits throughout
Tour Includes:
Airport transfers
4×4 transport with English speaking local guide/driver for all road transport
Accommodation & all meals above
All park entrances fees
Drinking water in the vehicle
Mentioned activities
Gorilla habituation permits
Tour Excludes:
- International visas
Accommodation facilities while in Kampala
All expenses of personal nature such as tips and drinks
Health:
- Yellow fever
- malaria prophylactics are required
- COVID19 certificate
Visas:
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be obtained on arrival at USD 50 per person, single entry. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months
Flights:
It is imperative that you basically confirm your onward /return flights. Please contact our offices for assistance.