A Uganda gorilla trekking tour is a very rewarding adventure and most of the people who have done it would do it again if they had the chance to. This Uganda gorilla trip lets you go gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a forest which more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas call home. Your accommodation in Bwindi will depend on the sector for which your gorilla permit will have been secured.
Day 1 Travel to Bwindi forest
You wake up early for breakfast and then drive to Bwindi Forest. You will pass through the Ankole Kingdom home of the (Ankole cattle)/long horned cattle before you start seeing the terraced steep hills of the Kigezi region. On arrival you will check in your accommodation in Bwindi for dinner and overnight.
Travel time – Approx 9 hrs
Meal plan – B,L,D
Accommodation – Gorilla Mist Camp/ Ride for a woman
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest.
Having had breakfast prepared by your safari lodge, we report at the gorilla trekking starting point for a short briefing. You then enter the Impenetrable forest with packed lunch so as to search for the endangered mountain gorillas. Be ready to walk for 1 to 7 hours depending on where you will find the gorillas that day. Having encountered them, you will be given a full hour to enjoy their company. At this point, you can take as many photos as you want. An hour you spend with the Uganda mountain gorillas is one of the best wildlife encounters one can ever have. Dont be suprised when you get goose bumps as you look into the brown eyes of the dominant silver back, its the strongest and most masicular primate on earth. You then drive back to your safari lodge to relax and un
Accommodation – Gorilla Mist Camp/ Ride for a woman
Meal Plan-B,L,D
Day 3 Transfer to Kampala
After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation and then start the journey back to Kampala with a detour to Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi is Uganda’s deepest and most beautiful lake, so sparing two hours to visit is worth it. You wil then be dropped off at either Kampala or Entebbe hence end of service.
Travel time – Approx. 9 Hrs
Accommodation – Not included
Meal plan – B,L
Included in the cost of 3 days uganda Gorilla trekking tour;
1 gorilla permit per person valued at usd 700 each
All park entrance fees
All meals as the itinerary states
2 Nights’ accommodation in Bwindi
4WD Safari customised vehicle
English speaking driver
Bottled drinking water
Not included in the cost 3 days Uganda Gorilla trekking tour are;
Porter for gorilla trekking (if you need one)
Any activity marked optional in the itinerary. Drinks besides water provided in the safari car
Packing list
A pair of water proof trousers and jacket.
A hat
Insect repellent
A pair of sun glasses
Personal camera
A pair of binoculars
Note that weather at Bwindi is un predictable, it can rain at any time.
B,L,D stands for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner respectively.
While on site, we accept payment in only US Dollars, GB Pound, Euro and UG Shillings.
You can remove the bits you do not want and add the ones that you want to meet your budget and interest.
Enjoy your Uganda Gorilla TrekkingTour!
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