Trip Overview
Gorilla trek safari is an unforgettable adventure that takes you through the lush tropical rainforests of Africa in search of the magnificent mountain gorillas. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
As you embark on your gorilla trek, you will be accompanied by experienced guides who will lead you through the dense forest in search of the gorillas. Along the way, you will also have the chance to spot other wildlife species such as monkeys, birds, and butterflies.
The trek can be challenging at times, but the reward of finally coming face-to-face with these incredible creatures makes it all worth it. You will have the chance to observe the gorillas as they go about their daily activities, such as playing, feeding, and grooming each other.
This 5 Days Gorilla Trek Safari is an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re an avid nature lover or simply looking for a unique and thrilling experience, this is one adventure you won’t want to miss.
Detailed Itinerary
Your 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Uganda starts with pick-up from your pre-tour hotel in Kampala/Entebbe or Entebbe International Airport not later than at 7:30am. Drive to Mbarara, travelling via Masaka. We pause at the Equator to take photographs of the crossing, stretch our legs and enjoy some snacks. Then we continue to Igongo Cultural village where we break our journey for lunch in and then head to Bwindi Forest.
The dense rainforest of Bwindi, famous for its gorilla population, is one of the most fertile and rich in the world, being home to a variety of primates, animals, insects and exotic birds. Take your well-deserved rest at your lodge.
Mountain gorillas are true gentle giants found in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable forest is abounding with life hosting species of birds, butterflies, primates, mammals, and trees. Your ranger guide will guide you to in conjunction with early trackers to the enormous and rare mountain gorillas deep in the jungles of Bwindi.
The trekking experience takes anything from on hour (rarely) to about 8 hours to accomplish, you only have one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment. For those not interested in gorilla tracking can take a community village walk or short guided forest walk. Dinner and night stay in a lodge.
As you reminisce on your gorilla experiences, we depart for Lake Bunyonyi, the 2nd deepest lake in Africa. Enjoy stunning scenery – interlocking hills terraced by the locals as they practice farming named the “Switzerland of Africa” by Churchill, the great British diplomat.
I the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride in the lake. You can dive in the lake for a swim, go bird watching, or hike up a steep hill for more views of the lake and its islands. Alternatively you can set by the lake shores and enjoy reading a book. Dinner and night stay in a lodge.
After an early breakfast, you drive back to Entebbe with a brief stop at the Equator for lunch. Drop off at the airport in time to catch your outbound flight back home or to your next destination or at your city hotel.
Inclusions
- Ground transport on a comfortable safari 4 by 4 Landcruiser with pop up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Full board accommodation whilst on the safari
- Park entrance fees where applicable.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
- Mineral water whilst on the safari.
- Gorilla permit fees.
Exclusions
- Tips for drivers and porters.
- Items of personal nature.
- Laundry services.
- Beverages/drinks.
- International flights.
- Visas.
- Hotel accommodations before and after safari.