3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, A Bwindi Gorilla Safari 2024

Overview

Visit Mountain Gorillas also called the “gentle giants” and have an insight into the Batwa/Pygmies culture in  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.  You will spend time with the Gorillas, take photos, have a guided lazy walk to the local community and visit hospitals, schools and souvenir craft shops.

Brief itinerary

• Day 1: Drive to Bwindi
• Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Day 3: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe > Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Meet Jewel Safaris representative at the airport or hotel if already in Uganda, have briefing on your safari and start for South Western Uganda via Kampala. You will have stops at places of interest including the equator for photography and stretching. Lunch in Mbarara and proceed to the lodge

Later, take a lazy community walk and visit local hospitals, schools and craft shops.

Meals and Overnight accommodation at Bwindi lodge or similar

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking  in Bwindi. Takes between 3 – 9 hrs .

Following early morning breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing on the Gorilla adventure. Grab your walking stick, drinking water  and enter the forest sanctuary in search for  Mountain Gorillas. You will be guided by knowledgeable rangers who share detailed information on Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and primate life. Meet the gentle giants and watch them as they interact, take photos and later return to the lodge. No doubt, an hour spent with the Gorillas is an unforgettable experience. Look out for other animals and forest birds including African green pigeon, African harrier hawk, Cinnamon-chested bee-eater, Crowned hornbill and Giant kingfisher

Later, visit the Batwa community and have a unique cultural experience. The Batwa are hunter gatherers who used to live inside Bwindi Forest until park authorities forced them out. You will be told ancient stories and get an insight into their culture and tradition. Return to the lodge

Meals and overnight accommodation at Bwindi Lodge or Similar

Day 3: Bwindi > Kampala.

After breakfast, drive to Kampala. Lunch enroute and proceed to the airport arriving in time for your next international flight

Accommodation is booked in accordance with your preferences and depending on your budget and availability.