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This 2 Days Gorilla Safari is one of the best options for travelers with less time yet would like to meet the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trip gives you enough time to relax from the jetlag and get acclimatized in the destination where you will do the trek. During this trip, you can choose to stay in a Budget, Midrange or Luxury Safari Lodge.
Trip Highlights
- Go Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
- Scenic Tours through the Virunga Volcanoes
- Nature Walk in the Ancient tropical rain forest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Pick up from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The journey takes you through Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. You will arrive in the afternoon. Relax at the lodge as you await the next day gorilla trek.
Dinner and Overnight:
BUHOMA: Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget) / Buhoma Gorilla Haven (Midrange) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury)
RUHIJA: Gift of Nature Lodge (Budget) / Gorilla Mist Camp or Bakiga Lodge (Midrange) / Agandi Lodge (Luxury)
RUSHAGA: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge (Budget) / Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Midrange) / Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury)
NKURINGO: Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge (Midrange) / Clouds Lodge (Luxury)
DAY 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Early breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Forest. With packed lunch in your carry-on, your guide will transfer you to the park HQ before 8:00 am for registration and a briefing on what to expect on the day before commencing the gorilla trek. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. (This trek can take from half an hour to 5 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes). When you finally locate the family that you are tracking, sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them grumble to each other, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male; the silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rain forest in the knowledge you are in the presence of the few remaining Mountain Gorillas in the world. It is amazing to think there are only about 800 of these beautiful creatures left with more than half found on the Ugandan side of the ecosystem that is shared by Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo.After the gorilla trek, embark on a return trip to Kampala or Entebbe. Drop off at the hotel or Airport.
The Above Rate Includes:
- All ground transportation in a 4×4 land cruiser/Minibus, fuel and an English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Gorilla permit at US$800
- Air fare as per itinerary
- Airport Pick up and transfer as per itinerary
- Batwa Community Experience
This trip is offered by Go Gorilla Trekking, a local tour operator organizing safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. Click here for a detailed 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Tour offered by this operator. To book this tour email book@gogorillatrekking.com
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Price: Book this trip from US$1195/per person (the price is based on two pax). If you are traveling solo, inquire with us via info@gorillatrekkinguganda.com
Included in the Trip
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals and drinks
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Private trip
- National parks, concession and landing fees where applicable
Excluded Are
- International Flights
- Administration Fee
