An ultimate experience for ardent lovers of the gentle giants. This is a perfect tour for someone who is inquisitive about Gorillas. It answers all your questions while you get to spend more time with the gorillas. It is a win- win on all fronts and is safari bucket list goals.
Journey Time: 45 Min – 1 Hr.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by a member of our team, for your transfer to a pre-arranged hotel in Kampala City.
Arrive at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, or simply opt for a brief City Tour depending on your arrival time.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Journey time: 8 – 9 Hrs
At 331 sq.km, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas, over 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species, 400 plant species, 63 tree species, 120 mammal species & 27 frog species. It is the only gorilla conservation area in Africa with the highest population of Gorillas.
On this day your driver guide will pick you up for your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Cyanika Boarder to Uganda. On arrival, check into your lodge and recuperate from the journey.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs
Meal plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing at exactly 8:00am with Gorilla tracking commencing in the next 30 minutes after registration and briefing by the ranger guides.
Gorilla tracking is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. This starts at 8:30am and can last a few hours to a whole day depending on where the gorillas were left the previous day. After gorilla tracking, return to your lodge and have your lunch or spend the day at leisure.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs
Meal plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to park gate for briefing at exactly 8:00 am. You will join the great team of rangers and researchers in the process of creating yet another family of the most unique apes (Gorillas)
It is a very big opportunity to learn about the secret life of the great apes. Get to know how they are tamed to be man friendly and by the end of the Gorilla habituation experience, you will be recognized as part of the team in the efforts to create a friendly relationship between man and the world’s most elusive giant apes.
In the afternoon, you may choose to have;
The Batwa pygmy cultural trail, Community / Nature walk: You will get to know all the cultural details of the short men of the forest ranging from hunting, cultural dances & songs, herbal medicine knowledge, dressing to family setting and lineage.
It is a very interesting activity as you will have a chance to exchange cultural experiences with the local people of the forest.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs
Meal plan:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey time: 8 – 9 Hrs
After an early breakfast depart Bwindi on a scenic drive with an En-route lunch in Mbarara/Masaka.
After the Equator stopover, your journey continues to Kampala and the rest of the evening at leisure while at the hotel.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Tea and Coffee Included
Journey time: 45Min – 1hr
On this final day of your safari, enjoy a brief tour of Kampala city with visits to; the highlights of the city such as the Buganda palace, Uganda museum, Nakasero market, all the historical monuments, the largest craft village and temples.
After the tour be transferred to Entebbe International Airport to check in for your flight.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Tea and Coffee Included
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DISCLAIMER: 1. The journey time(s) stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
2. Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered
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