3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari or 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari takes you to the world celebrated Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of the famous national parks of Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park measures 331 square kilometers, with steep mountain rain forest inhabiting more than half the total population of mountain gorillas still left in the world. This 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari involves hiking and walking through the impenetrable rainforest in search of the Bwindi gorillas, all the while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna. On a lucky day, you shall get to see other animals in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park like forest elephants, L’Hoest’s monkeys, African golden cats, chimpanzees, among so many others, as well as a variety of other birds in Bwindi.
Summary Itinerary of 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Experience
Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our Uganda safari guide shall pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe, and proceed for a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, on a 7-9 hour road drive through scenic areas and communities with a number of stop overs. You shall make a stopover at the equator in Kayabwe for photo opportunity and mini water experiment. Proceed on your drive making a lunch stop over at the Igongo Cultural Centre. Embark on the last stretch of your drive arriving in the evening at the park. Check in at the lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay. Note that you can opt to fly to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park if the long drive is something you may not consider taking.
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget), Buhoma Haven (Mid-range), Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Experience
On this 2nd day of your 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari, you shall enjoy an early breakfast and then embark on a transfer to the starting point of your gorilla trekking in Bwindi experience with your packed lunches. You shall be briefed about gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park along with other gorilla trekkers, shared the rules and regulations and also what you ought to expect. Thereafter, you shall be placed into groups of 8 and then allocated a gorilla family to trek.
Embark on the search for the gorillas in their natural habitat, an activity that can take anything from 2 hours to 7 hours or more depending on the terrain and location of the gorilla family. Look out for other attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park like birds, over 310 butterfly species, 200 tree species, 120 primates, mong so many others. Your guides and rangers shall be sharing with you information about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a UNESCO world heritage site. When you do encounter gorillas, you shall be allowed to spend only 1 hour with the gorillas, acquainting yourself with their behaviors and characters. Take as many pictures as you may want, as well as videos, all the time being cautious and following the shared gorilla trekking guidelines.
Enjoy your lunch in the rainforest after spending your time with the gorillas, then trek back to the starting point from where you shall be awarded with your Bwindi gorilla trekking certificate. Your driver guide shall be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge. Relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
You have optional activities like Community visits, the Batwa cultural experiences that you may do after your gorilla trekking in Bwindi experience.
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget), Buhoma Haven (Mid-range), Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Departure
Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge, and then proceed to check out and embark on a departure drive to Kampala, on this last day of your 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari. Chance to spot zebras on the outskirts of Lake Mburo National Park. You shall be dropped off at your hotel or airport to catch an outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Safari Price Includes:
- Private transportation in a safari vehicle
- Services of a literate English/French/Spanish/German Speaking guide
- Gorilla permit
- Park fees and activities in the itinerary
- Full Board accommodation
- All Meals on the Safari
- Bottled Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Safari Price Excludes:
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation before and after the safari
- Extra activities and personal expenses like laundry, telephone, beverages, etc
- Tips and souvenirs
