Trip Facts
Overview
The highlight of this 3 Day luxury Gorilla tracking Uganda safari is the most sort after bucket list experience of trekking Uganda’s mountain gorillas in the wild, one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters in the world! This tour will by far be your best Gorilla Experience.
Highlights
- Activities: gorilla trekking
- Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
You will be welcomed by the representative of wetuli Safaris at Entebbe airport for fly in to Bwindi impenetrable via Kihihi airstrip. Where you will find another ground transportation of gorilla mist safaris with a land cruiser to transfer you to the hotel in bwindi for the overnight.
Breakfast; thereafter, depart for the gorilla trekking briefing point after confirming you have the following necessities; A packed lunch, a backpack with 02 liters of bottled drinking water, a rain jacket, hiking boots, extra warm clothing, Insect repellent, gloves, camera with charged batteries etc.
This gorilla walk can take up to six hours, so a reasonable degree of fitness and a sturdy pair of walking shoes are required.
Spend your afternoon at leisure or take a lodge guide for bird watching around the forest.
After breakfast check out of your lodge, and your guide transfer to Kihihi airstrip in popup 4x4 land-cruiser for your flights back to Entebbe airport.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Park fees
- (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits
- (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water
- (On all days)
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items
- (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The package typically includes round-trip domestic flights from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip, ground transfers, two nights’ accommodation in a lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, all meals, a gorilla trekking permit, and the services of a professional guide. International flights, visa fees, and personal expenses are generally not included.
Gorilla trekking can be physically challenging, as it involves hiking through dense forest, steep slopes, and uneven terrain. The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. A moderate level of fitness is recommended, and porters are available for hire to assist with carrying bags.
The best time to visit Bwindi for gorilla trekking is during the dry seasons, from June to September and December to February. During these months, the trails are less muddy, and the weather is more predictable, making the trekking experience more enjoyable.
Key items to pack include sturdy hiking boots, lightweight long-sleeved clothing, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat, and a daypack for water and snacks. Don’t forget to bring your camera, binoculars, and any personal medications you may need.
Yes, domestic flights typically have a luggage limit of 15 kg (33 lbs) per person, including carry-on luggage. It is advisable to pack light and use soft-sided bags to make the most of your luggage allowance. If you have excess baggage, arrangements can be made for storage at your hotel in Entebbe.
