4 DAYS: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL AND VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK GORILLA TREKKING
4 DAYS: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL AND VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK GORILLA TREKKING
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These 4 Days will grant you access to the gorilla trekking safari tour in Uganda features gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. And after the gorilla trek, you will continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and enjoy a hike in the Virunga Volcanoes. Both of these parks are renowned for their gorilla populations and offer unique wildlife experiences. Please note that gorilla trekking permits for both Bwindi and Virunga National Parks need to be secured well in advance, as they have limited availability and can be in high demand. Additionally, border crossing procedures can change, so it’s essential to check the latest requirements and conditions for traveling between Uganda and the DRC. Lastly, this itinerary may need to be adjusted based on your specific travel dates and availability.
Please note that this is a general itinerary, and the actual duration, activities, and accommodations may vary depending on your preferences, available time, and the specific arrangements made with you. It is advisable to consult with us to customise your itinerary and make any necessary adjustments.
Included/Excluded
- 4×4 Safari Vehicle With Fuel and Driver
- Local English speaking Guide/Driver
- All parks entry and adventure activity fees
- All local taxes
- Drinking Mineral Water /WiFi
- Full Board Meals Plan
- Accommodation
- Entry Visa Fees
- All Air fares
- Meals where not provided
- Alcoholic drinks
- Porter fees while trekking/hiking
- Personal Insurance
- Personal shopping bills
- Items of personal nature
Day 1: Transfer From Entebbe/Kampala To South-Western Uganda
In the morning after your breakfast, you will meet up with your driver/guide and leave Entebbe/Kampala in the morning and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey, view the long-horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, acacia woodland and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lunch break en route in Mbarara City. After proceed to the park lodge for dinner and overnight Stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking And Optional Community Tour
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00 am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, a rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvellous primates. An encounter with an earth-shaking 350-pound silver back or a baby gorilla is a very exciting and never forgotten experience! After the track, you shall return back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer To Mgahinga Gorilla National Park For Volcano Trek/Hike
After your morning breakfast at the overnighted lodge. On this day you will hike one of the three Volcanoes in the area. You can hike either the Mountain Muhavura or Mountain Gahinga. These volcanoes offer incredible scenery, immense biodiversity, and fantastic views though most people chose to hike Mountain Muhavura. This area bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is a nature lover’s paradise. After that long hike will head back and meet you for your dinner and Overnight stay.
Day 4: Depart To Entebbe Airport/Kampala City
After your breakfast you will first have to clear your belongings from the room and proceed to check out, Later you will depart for the scenic return drive from Kisoro to Kampala/Entebbe. Stop just after the town of Masaka for a lunch break. Arrive back in Kampala in the early evening. Or you will be dropped off at your hotel/lodge or at any place of your inconvenience