A 3 day Uganda gorilla tour takes you through gorilla habituation experience in the lush tropical rainforest of Bwindi National Park. It is a short tour but very exciting safari that is set for those who would like to get up close and to enjoy behind-the-scene experience with a group of mountain gorillas while in their natural habitat for an extended period of time ranging from few hours to a full day.
This safari exposes you to the real life process of habituating mountain gorillas. Bwindi National Park is a home to half the total population of mountain gorillas that still thrive on earth today. It begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.
SAFARI HIGHLIGHT
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla habituation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have enjoyable cup of tea or coffee and after, head off to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Southwest of Uganda 8-9 hours. Drive through Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara route. En-route, make a stopover at Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photo taking and relaxation.
Proceed to Igongo Cultural Centre to have lunch and enrich you with Ankole culture.
Later, drive to southwestern Uganda to Buhoma , Ruhija, Rushaga or Nkuringo sector/trailheads as per your gorilla permit. Dine and spend a night at Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range) or Buhoma Community Bandas/Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp (Budget).
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation Day
Following breakfast, report to park headquarters for briefing on the set dos and don’ts that you have to follow. You will be assigned to one family undergoing habituation process. This may last a full day of face to face encounter with the gentle giants. After, return to the lodge for rest and later, set off on evening walk to Batwa and Bakiga community for cultural encounter.
Accommodation options: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge (luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp or Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma Community Bandas, Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp (Budget).
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. Later, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.
End of the tour.
