Explore Gorillas Uganda
Explore Gorillas Uganda
$1520
Explore Gorillas Uganda
3 Days Starting and ending in 14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Visiting: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BE0001
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
13 - 25
Age range:
15-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Local Dishes
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Overview This 3-day gorilla trek safari takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable forest offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, a scenic allure of stunning hills and lush vegetation inhabited by the elusive primates. The gorilla trek activity is the most enchanting experience in this forest. You will have an experience of a life time watching at close range these majestic apes as they feed, play and relax. Safari Highlights Equator experience Gorilla tracking Visit to Lake Bunyonyi Royal drum making tradition Safari Itinerary.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer To Bwindi National Park
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water
You will after breakfast set off for an 8-9 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the south western part of the country. You will have a stopover at the Equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photos. You will make another stopover for lunch en-route before continuing with your journey to Bwindi arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be at Rushaga Broadbill Forest camp.
Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking Experience
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water
You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick
creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited and Dinner and overnight will be at Broadbill Forest Camp.
Day 3 : Transfer Back To Entebbe
Location: Lake Bunyonyi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water
Wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast, end your stay in the "Land of the Mountain Gorillas" and depart with great memories of the moments spent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzias free. Take canoe on this lake before back to Entebbe with lunch en-route, then proceed to Entebbe Airport where you will catch your flight back home.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Rwenzori Purified drinking Water
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Accommodation
Broadbill Forest Camp
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Entebbe Airport
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Meals – Full Board
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Game Drives on Safari
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Visa Requirements
Please take note that visa requirements for certain countries may change from time to time. It is advisable that you check with each destination country's embassy or High Commission before booking a holiday.
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Vaccinations
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while travelling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. Latest updates on vaccinations can be obtained from your local clinic or hospital.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes. Birchill Expeditions provides knowledgeable Safari guides, safe drivers, flexible schedule, fantastic safari lodges, and hotels. We pay attention to every single detail of our tour services, if there is anything improper in all the procedures, we can make it right promptly. Travelling with us, we hope you enjoy a totally worry-free, hassle-free, and safe experience.
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