The highlight of this Gorilla tracking safari is the most sought after bucket list of experience of trekking Uganda’s mountain gorillas in the wild and one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters in the world!
DESCRIPCIÓNDay 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park and Batwa Community Trail
On your arrival at Entebbe international airport (EBB), you will be met by a Dav safaris staff that will brief you. This is a long day drive of approximately 7 hours with lunch stop over en route. Though long, the drive takes you through different features to include tropical rain forests, savannah fields and the terraced hills of Kigezi famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa. Upon arrival in Bwindi we shall check in at the lodge and proceed to the Batwa community for the cultural adventure about these forest pygmies. You will spend the rest of day at leisure as you wait for the next day’s adventure. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation options: (click on the Hotel name for more information)
- Luxury hotels- Mahogany springs Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla lodge
- Semi Luxury- Bakiga Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla lodge
- Standard Hotel – Ride 4 Woman or Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking And transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoe Ride
After an early morning breakfast, and with your picnic lunch we then take a short drive to the park offices for briefing where we meet the excellent local guides and trackers who give a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest to a spot where gorillas were seen the previous night and track from there. Trekking may take anything between 1 to 6 hours depending on the location of the family and altitudes which is in excess of 7500 feet. The terrain is rough and muddy calling for physical fitness.
Although the hike is physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. It is recommended that you take plenty of water with you on the trek. Cameras and plenty of fast speed films are recommended. Being a tropical rain forest, it may rain at no notice, hence need to bring with you waterproof clothing, including zip lock bags for cameras and film. Others to come with include; strong hiking/walkingshoes, long pants, gloves and raincoat. Later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi where you can participate in various optional activities such as swimming, canoe ride, nature walks, or just have a relaxed evening with stunning views of the Lake and surrounded Islands. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation options: (click on the Hotel name for more information)
- Luxury lodge – Birdnest Resort or Arcadia Cottages
- Semi Luxury Lodge – Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- Standard Lodge - Bunyonyi View Resort
Day 3: Transfer to Kampala via Equator line
After breakfast, start on the long drive back to Entebbe / Kampala with the memory of the great rare mountain Apes. Lunch en route and a stopover at the equator line for experimentation, arriving late in the evening to be dropped at Entebbe international airport at approximately 6 pm hence you have to book an evening flight!
SERVICIOSQUOTATION WITH STANDARD/BUDGET HOTELS (PER PERSON)
$1950 Solo Traveler
$1300 2 Persons Traveling
$1250 3 Persons Traveling
$1170 4 Persons Traveling
$1005 5+ Travelers
QUOTATION WITH MIDRANGE/SEMI lUXURY HOTELS (PER PERSON)
$2150 Solo Traveler
$1550 2 Persons Traveling
$1305 3 Persons Traveling
$1220 4 Persons Traveling
$1090 5+ Travelers
QUOTATION WITH LUXURY HOTELS (PER PERSON)
$2400 Solo Traveler
$2020 2 Persons Traveling
$1780 3 Persons Traveling
$1560 4 Persons Traveling
$1250 5+ Travelers
Included in the Price quote:
- 2 nights accommodation and meal.
- Transport in a 4 x 4 WD tourist vehicle.
- Services of the English Speaking safari guide.
- Gorilla permit per person.
- Drinking water in transit.
- Batwa community Tour.
- Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi.
Excluded in the price quote:
- International flight.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Any expenses of personal nature i.e. phone bills, antiquity purchases, etc.
- Personal insurance.
DAV Safaris, Freedom City Shoping Mall-Entebbe Road (Entebbe)
Wakiso
(Región Central (UG)) Uganda
