3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; Bwindi Forest Impenetrable National Park is the best and most visited national park found in the southwestern part of Uganda in Kanungu district. The park was established in 1991 and is well known as the home of more endangered mountain gorillas with over 600 Gorillas. The Park occupies a total area of 331 square kilometers set on the edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Gorilla trekking activity is only done in Bwindi Forest National Park,
Tour highlights;
Day1; Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park From Kigali
Day 2; Gorilla trekking and Batwa community visit.
Day 3; Return to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1; Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park from Kigali
On the first day of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will be picked up by a company representative/guide from the hotel, place of residence in Kigali or Kigali International Airport, You will be briefed about the 4-5 drive journey with lunch en route to Bwindi Forest Impenetrable national park, The park is in the southwestern part of Uganda close to Rwanda border overlooking the beautiful views of the mountains, landscape, rolling hills, Arrive in the park late afternoon, connect to you booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge/trackers lodge /Mahogany springs/Kiho gorilla lodge (Luxury ), Gorilla Mist Camp Buhoma haven lodge /Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Moderate), Buhoma Community Camp , broadbill gorilla lodge, Ruhija community lodge (Budget)
DAY 2; Gorilla trekking and Batwa community visits
Have an early morning breakfast on the second day of the safari, you will meet your driver at the Park head offices. On reaching there by 7:30 am you will be briefed about what to do/ rules and regulations to follow during trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle.
Trekking usually takes between 8 hours or even a full day due to the location of gorillas. During trekking, you will spot other primate species including monkeys, baboons, and birds among others. When you see them, it will be a great and fun time as you watch them, feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, playing, observing their behaviors, and way of living among others and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them. Also ensure you carry enough water with you, hats, sunglasses, raincoats, and non-flash cameras. Later after the trek, head back to the lodge; have lunch as you prepare for a community visit among the Batwa people in the evening, after returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge/trackers lodge /Mahogany springs/Kiho gorilla lodge (Luxury ), Gorilla Mist Camp Buhoma haven lodge /Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Moderate), Buhoma Community Camp , Ruhija community lodge (Budget)
DAY 3; Back to Kigali
After RELAXED breakfast on the last day of the safari, check out of the lodge and meet your guide driver to transfer back to Kigali City or Kigali International Airport, On your way you will have lunch en-route Continue to Kigali reaching in the afternoon
End of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park