3 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi National Park

Uganda is the pearl of Africa! And indeed there is no better place to spend a holiday than here. A lot of fascinating natural resources, culture and the most hospital people in the world. On this safari you will trek the endangered gorilla and also be able to visit a local community project.

This 3-day flying adventure is an opportunity for you to see the mountain gorillas if you have limited time to go on a safari, with stunning sceneries and view of the local communities. A return flight from Entebbe to Kihihi will help cut the long driving time to Bwindi Gorilla Park and back, this also will reward you with stunning aerial view of the countryside scenery.

Highlights of 3 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi National Park:
* Meet and greet, pick up and drop in Entebbe
* Flight Entebbe to Kihihi/Kisoro return (alternatively take a long but scenic drive)
* Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Price from: $1,250.00

Price up to: $2,945.00

Duration: 3 days

Overview

During this 3 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi National Park you will see magnificent Gorillas in the wild Ugandan jungle

Itinerary

ITINERARY for 3 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi National Park

Day 1, Entebbe Flight to Bwindi Gorilla Park
Morning transfer to Entebbe international airport for a local light weight flight to Kihihi Airstrip, representative from the lodge who will be waiting for your arrival, meet and greet then transfer to the Bwindi gorilla park. Check in at you lodge, lunch and relax at the lodge contemplating on the Gorilla Trekking adventure the next morning. (if you choose the driving option; its is aboout 480 kms 8-9 hours drive)
Distance; 1hr 45 min flight and Approx. 45 Kms, 1hr 15 Minutes’ Drive
Meals Plan; Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation; Buhoma Community Camp
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 2, Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in south-western Uganda at the edge of the great east African Rift Valley. It is a home to over 400 species of mountain gorillas about half of the world’s population. Many of these are habituated in families that are daily visited by tourists. The forest is also a home to over 350 species of birds and 400 flora species.
Gorilla trekking starts at 8am after a briefing at the park headquarters, you will trek through the dense steep forest searching for the gorillas depending on where they were seen making nests the previous evening. The trekking can last 2-7 hours depending on how soon you find the gorillas, this is influenced by the location they stayed overnight. Trekking can be a tasking adventure, but coming to a facial close-up with these close relatives to human is a reward worthy to earn.
Distance; Approx. 5 Kms, 20 Minutes’ Drive
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation; Buhoma Community Camp
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Mahogany Springs Lodge

Day 3, Bwindi to Entebbe and Departure
The last day of your safari starts with a drive to Kihihi Airstrip, where you will board a return light weight flight to Entebbe, on the flight from Kihihi to Entebbe you will be able to see several stunning sceneries from above. (You can drive back to Entebbe for in the driving option) Upon arriving Entebbe international airport check in for your onward flight back home.
Distance; Approx. 45 Kms, 1hr 15 Minutes’ Drive and 1hr 45 min flight
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation; -
End of Safari

Provider Information

Company: Valiant Safaris

What's Included

1x Gorilla trekking per person ($700 per permit)
Accommodation at lodges and hotels mentioned in the itinerary or equivalent based on availability at the time of booking
Meals as indicated in the itinerary above ( full board on safari)
Transfers and transportation in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle with services of an experienced English speaking Driver-guide
Return Scheduled light weight Flight Entebbe to Kihihi in the flying option
1 litre of mineral drinking water per person per day in the vehicle.