Due to the nature of these amazing animals and the ever changing climate of the rainforests, this tour is organized on an individual basis. As such, this tour is often booked as an extension to other East African tours, especially Kenya tours. The following is only a sample of an itinerary you might expect.
Gorilla Trekking is an extremely personal and wonderful experience. You have the opportunity to catch a glimpse up close and personal of the animals that are most like human beings in the animal kingdom. Here you just may see them in their most natural of environments and the thrill can be unbelievable.
Duration:
6 Day Safari
Location:
Uganda
Category:
Exploration
Tour Code:
BFS909
Price:
Call for pricing
Gorilla permits extra
Travel Recap:
Day 1
Upon arrival in Entebbe, Uganda, a local representative will meet you. Proceed to the Lake Victoria Hotel for an early lunch. Then drive to Mbarara on sealed roads passing through papyrus swamps close to Lake Victoria and tracts of tropical rain forest and on to the rolling plains of Ankole Cattle country. Mbarara is a colorful and friendly market town.
Overnight: MBARARA HOTEL [L-D]
Day 2
Continue southwest into the area known as The Switzerland of East Africa, the road is sealed for half the drive, then is an all weather dirt road. The route passes through areas of breathtaking scenery, high hills and low valleys that are for the most part cultivated and to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P. famous for Gorilla trekking and is now a World Heritage Site.
Overnight: GORILLA FOREST CAMP [B, L, D]
Day 3 & 4
After breakfast a short drive to park H.Q. where we meet the local guides and trackers who will give a talk about trekking Gorillas. The hike then proceeds to the area where the Gorillas were located the previous day, then the trackers start their work to locate the Gorillas once again. This whole process can take from 1 hour to 6 hours, then one hour viewing these magnificent creatures before returning to camp. This can be a long tiring day but well worth the effort. A second day of Gorilla trekking or forest walks in included to enjoy this Montane Rain forest, birding and possibly other primates not to mention the flora. We cannot guarantee seeing Gorillas.
Overnight: GORILLA FOREST CAMP [B, L, D]
Day 5
Return to Mbarara. Check-in at hotel for an afternoon at leisure
Overnight: MBARARA HOTEL [B, L, D]
Day 6
Return to Entebbe on sealed roads to connect with departure flight. If time permits we can stop at the Royal Drum makers where one can see the making of drums in a centuries old tradition. [B, L]
Cost
Includes
01 Overnights Accommodation Mbarara Hotel - L, D
02 Overnights Accommodations Gorilla Forest Camp - Full Board
01 Overnights Accommodation Mbarara Hotel - Full Board
All transfers to and from hotels and lodges in Africa.
Professional Safari Guides and Vehicles with photographic hatch
English speaking guides throughout.
Park entrance fees
1 Gorilla Tracking permit (non-refundable)
Porterage of one normal soft sided suitcase
Deluxe documentation prior to departure
