This short excursion is specifically designed for those seeking to encounter mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, located in the southern region of the country. Accommodations are in modest lodges that offer private bathrooms and hot showers. It’s an excellent option for last-minute travelers or budget-conscious visitors looking to combine a gorilla trekking experience with a classic East African wildlife safari.
Context:
Day 1: Pick Up from Kampala and Transfer to Kibale forest National park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Relaxation
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kampala…January 2025
Overview:
Day 1: Pick Up from Kampala and Transfer to Kibale forest National park
After breakfast, you will be greeted by our team, dressed in Amakula African Safaris uniforms, for a warm meet and greet. We will ensure all your belongings are securely packed in the vehicle as we begin our journey. Your driver-guide will provide a detailed briefing about the itinerary, covering the entire trip up to your final day when we drop you off at the airport.
At 5:30 AM, we’ll depart for Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, we’ll make several stops to enjoy nature, visit safe restrooms, take photos, and find a suitable spot for lunch if needed. Upon arrival in Kibale, you’ll head to the briefing center for an informative session. You will then be assigned a ranger guide who will lead you into the forest to track the primates.
Once the tracking is complete, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you can rest and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Broadbill Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks: All drinks included (Premium wines and liquors may be excluded)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Relaxation
Start your day with breakfast before bringing your packed lunch to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park officials. Accompanied by your guides, you’ll embark on a hike through thick vines and dense undergrowth to locate the gorillas, a journey that could take up to three-quarters of the day. Though the forest is densely vegetated, it is intersected by several animal pathways that provide access to visitors. You’ll spend one hour observing and photographing the gorillas as they play, feed, and groom. After the trek, we’ll transfer you back to the lodge for dinner, where you will spend the night.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Broadbill Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks: All drinks included (Premium wines and liquors may be excluded)
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kampala…January 2025
After an early breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport in time for your evening flight. If you have a late flight, please inform us in advance, and we can arrange for a post-night stay in Entebbe.
End of safari.
Main Destination: Kampala (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
| TOTAL TRIP COST PER PERSON | $1780 |
