3 Days Gorilla & Community Walk Safari

Overview

This 3-day’ gorilla safari will take you to Bwindi impenetrable national park, a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Bwindi is located in south-western Uganda in the district of Kanungu, and the park covers an area of about 331 square kilometers. Bwindi was established as a national park in 1991. The park habituates different bird species, wildlife, flora, and fauna.

Mountain gorillas are found in only three countries in the world: Rwanda, Congo and Uganda. Uganda has the largest population of mountain gorillas, and number of tourist’s flood to Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national parks to trek the endangered mountain gorillas.

Safari breakdown

• Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
• Day 2: Gorilla trekking and community walk
• Day 3: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Our company guide/driver will pick you from the hotel in Kampala or Entebbe for departure to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey takes 10-12 hours’ drive through Mpigi, Masaka, and Mbarara to Kanungu district, where Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located.

You will have a few stopovers to have some refreshment, like at the Equator crossing line, then proceed to the Igongo cultural center, where you will purchase some art and crafts if you need some. You will also have lunch from Igongo and you can try African foods.

The journey is very rewarding because you will see the verdant countryside and the beautiful hills that surround the area. Drive through the Ishasha sector with a few chances of seeing the tree-climbing lions relaxing at the fig tree. Remember, Bwindi impenetrable national park has four different trekking sectors.

Our company driver will drive you to your trekking sector as shown in your gorilla permit. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will check-in and relax before having your dinner. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Duration: 10-12 hours

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation options

Budget

Buhoma community Rest Camp

Mid-range;

• Gorilla Mist lodge

Luxury;

• Gorilla safari lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and community walk

Waking up to the sounds of the African birds, you will have morning breakfast at 6:30 am, get your trekking equipment’s, packed snacks, and enough drinking water because the hike is not always easy.

By 7:00am, your safari guide/driver will pick you up and drive you to the park’s headquarters, where you will meet up with other travelers. You will take a briefing session on the dos and don’ts of mountain gorilla trekking.

You will be allocated in groups of eight [8] tourists per gorilla family with a well-armed game ranger to accompany you to the jungle.

After the briefing, drive to the starting point and enter the impenetrable forest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. Pass through the thick forest, slippery trails, tall trees and evergreen vegetation to find your way to the gorillas.

You might have some chance to see forest wildlife like monkeys and birds. After finding the gorillas, you will be given only one (1) hour with these endangered mountain gorillas to take photos, see the little gorilla playing, jumping from branch to branch, feeding, and silverback guarding the family, and you are free to ask the game ranger any question.

But never use flashlight on your camera while taking photos. Move back to the starting point where you find your guide; he will drive you back to the park’s headquarters, where you will be rewarded with a certificate for gorilla tracking.

Thereafter you return to the lodge and have lunch; after lunch, head for community walk to the local villages. You will be welcomed by the village chief; you will enjoy the traditional wedding, dance, visit traditional healers and take part in their day-to-day way of life. Return to the lodge and relax around the camp fire as you wait for dinner. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal: Full board

Day 3: Departure

Rise up early and have a morning cup of coffee. Check out of the lodge, and your safari guide shall drive you back to Kampala/Entebbe. You will have lunch from Mbarara at the Igongo Cultural Center and embark on the journey.

Arrive late in the evening, and you will be dropped off at the hotel or at Entebbe International Airport to catch up with your flight back home.

Chosen Expeditions and Tours will always welcome you back to the Pearl of Africa and thank you for trusting us with your safari.

End of your 3-day safari.

Includes

• Gorilla permit
• Transport
• Accommodation
• Meals full board [breakfast, lunch and dinner]
• Mineral water
• Guide’s/driver’s allowance
• Government taxes

Excludes

• Visa fee
• International/domestic flights
• Laundry
• Tips
• Extra accommodation