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This 3-day Uganda Gorilla safari, will take you for Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which covers an area of 321 sq km and is among the oldest forests lasting over 25,000 years. You will be able to trek one of the 12 habituated mountain gorilla groups.
Besides the Gorillas, you will also have an opportunity to see other primates such as the red-tailed monkeys, chimpanzees, baboons, and black and white colobus monkeys among others. This forest is also home to 120 mammals, 51 reptiles, 310 butterfly species, 27 species of frogs, geckos, chameleons, 163 tree species, 104 fern species, 1000 flowering plants, as well as over 350 species of birds such as the hornbills and the Turacos!
Gorilla trekking takes around 2 to 8 hours, which is worth it as those into hiking will have a great time climbing up and about the rolling hills, and going through the lush vegetation.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up Travellers from Entebbe International Airport on Arrival or we can meet them at any specified location of their choice
Entebbe Kampala
Itinerary
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1Uganda Equator
On arrival at the Equator, you will be warmly welcomed by one of the tour guides at the Equator, who will elaborate and carry out an equator experiment on how and why the equator crosses through the North and Southern Hemispheres. After this amazing equator experiment, You will experience warm temperatures while at the Uganda Equator as you stand in the middle of the world. Here you will Take photos that are forever memorable and then proceed with your journey
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
The Igongo Cultural Centre and Museum highlight the way of life of the tribes in southwestern Uganda, including the cattle herding tribe, Bahima, and how adaptable the region has been to new technologies and life. The tribe has collaborated with the University of Basel, Switzerland, on cheese making and milk pasteurization, which the museum has documented extensively as a success story of new technologies from Europe reaching Uganda. Enjoy a delicious lunch here before you proceed with the rest of the journey to Bwindi
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early morning after breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing from the senior park ranger on the day’s gorilla trekking activity. Proceed for the memorable adventure in the impenetrable forest which may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. You will be allowed an hour in the presence of these gentle giants, use this time to relate with them, monitor every behavior and ask as many questions as possible. In the evening, you may go for a community tour to the Batwa village. The Batwa were the early inhabitants of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest before it was established as a national park. You will learn about their history, how they used to hunt for food, their traditional dances and folk songs. Fall asleep to the sounds of the Bwindi Forest reliving the incredible adventures of your day.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Entebbe
Today, the final day of your 3 Days Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari, you will drive back to Kampala. Have lunch at the Equator and enjoy picture sessions in both the northern and southern hemispheres. This will mark the end of your lovely Uganda Safari Holiday.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Pick up from Entebbe International Airport or your Hotel - Travel to Bwindi forest for Uganda gorilla trekking safari
Gorilla trekking Safari in Uganda and Batwa Community Encounter
Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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