3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari

Overview

Gorilla Trekking Safari for 3 Days

The 3 day Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda includes 2 nights and 3 days on safari in an accommodation of your budget. Several options of accommodations are available while on the three days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda however before making the final discission cross check the area of Bwindi where your gorilla permit is booked.

Do not forget to enjoy the additional natural beauties Bwindi forest is endowed with like other primates such as black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, olive baboons and more. Over 350 bird species are confirmed as residents of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Highlights

Gorilla-safari -tours Day 1 Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2 Gorilla trekking In Bwindi Forest In Uganda

Day 3 Return To Entebbe Air port

Key Information When Planning a 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

Book the Uganda gorilla permit. It is best to book one in advance
Age limit for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 12 years and beyond
Prepare for hiking during gorilla trekking because of the nature of the topography of Bwindi forest.
Pack right for gorilla trekking like safari sturdy boots, long sleeved shirt and trousers, insect repellent, safari hat and more.
Be in good health while travelling for gorilla trekking safari in Uganda as one with contagious diseases like flu, cough, Covid-19 may not be allowed to see the susceptible gorillas.
Best time for booking gorilla trekking safari in Uganda is the dry season (June to September and December to January) although the safari is open all year.
Main means of transport to use on gorilla safari is Road but Flying gorilla trekking 3 days can also be arranged
The 3 day gorilla trekking safari in Uganda can start any day

What Is Included in This Safari

4×4 Vehicle

Accommodation During Safari

Gas

Guide Driver Fees

Feel Free to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda as our safari team will be ready to get back to you.

Safari Package Excludes

international Flights Arrival and Departure

Airport pick up and drop offs can be arranged on request.

Laundry

Tips

Gorilla Permit Costing

Any other items of Personal Nature

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise up early in the morning for breakfast then start on the journey to Bwindi Forest. The drive may take about 8 to 9 hours. The sweetness of this journey starts as you drive through the amazing countryside, feel the change is in air freshness and cool breeze from the swamps. Spot some wonderful scenery such as incredible rivers, highlands, funny rock shapes, meandering rivers on the valley of highlands and so much more enroute.

This prehistoric Bwindi Forest National park is an ancient forest situated in southwestern part of Uganda. It has a breathtaking canopy rare to find as several natural forest have been destroyed. Bwindi Forest is a primate haven and home to giant Mountain gorillas which are some of the few survivors of the ice age period. Breakoff for lunch enroute but later get back on the road driving through meandering hills of Kisoro. Arrive late in the evening and enjoy your dinner and overnight at:

Gorilla forest camp/ Gorilla Resort/lake Kitandara camp/Buhoma community Bandas

DAY 2 – Gorilla Tracking Day

When done with early morning breakfast, move to the ranger station for briefing. Pack light the relevant gorilla tracking gears including packed lunch, sound proof camera, drinking water, energy bites the list is endless. For the safety of your skin, dress up in long trousers because there are stinging nettles in the forest. Gather with other trekkers for briefing at the ranger station by the Uganda wildlife Authority ranger guide. In the company of a ranger guide, walk into the forest to begin the jungle game of searching for the gigantic brown eyed mountain gorillas.

Since the mountain gorillas are mobile and freely living in the wilderness, the time you take to find these apes is unknown. This trek is awesome as you may encounter other primates like olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, grey tailed mangabey, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys.

Sometimes you may get back to the lodge early and not over fatigued so in this case you have an option of visiting the Batwa pygmy community probably. They lived a unique life with the mountain gorilla with whom they shared a home until 1993 when they were evicted from the forest. The pygmies literally depended on Bwindi forest for survival. Most of there life needs were provided by Bwindi forest like food, medicines, homes, body cover-ups, fun, till the early 90s when conservation of the mountain gorilla habitat by the government became reason to relocate them. In order to remind the young generation of their history, they demonstrate there past way of life to there visitors by telling amazing stories and unique traditional performances. Get back to your lodge ready to relax and cool off fatigue.

DAY 3 – Back Home After Gorilla Tracking

Having completed this 3 day Africa Adventure while gorilla trekking, drive to Entebbe Airport to catch up with your home bound flight. Carry photos and memories of this fantastic experience with the mountain gorillas. It is a dream come true experience that is worth taking off your travel backlist.

Inclusions

Route Map

How Long Is Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla trekking may take 2 hour or more depending on the factors prevailing in the forest. From the starting point of the gorilla trek, about 30 minutes or more to find the mountain gorillas. Some gorilla families are adventurous so you may have to move for sometime to find them.

Weather conditions prevailing in the day on gorilla trekking day also influences time to take on this adventure.

To keep the gorilla trekking thirst up, tourists are advised to adhere to the guidelines of gorilla safari explained in detail while at the ranger station.

When you get to the gorillas, enjoy every moment as it unfolds because its hard to predict what will happen when you locate the gorillas.

Gorilla Trekking safari Precautions

Attend pre-gorilla trekking compulsory briefing at the ranger station
Carry and wear the right gorilla trekking gears like safari sturdy boots, rain proof gears, garden gloves and others.
Maintain some level of fitness before the gorilla trek because the landscape of Bwindi forest is rugged with several highlands.
Stay close to the rest of the gorilla trekkers or else you can be lost in the middle of nowhere. Never enter Bwindi forest without a guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority as the forest is home to other inhabitants.
Avoid using flash photography during gorilla trekking as this scares the mountain gorillas.
Stay calm when the gorillas start acting in an odd way because running may escalate the situation. Adhere to new instructions availed by the ranger guide.

Note this As you book a gorilla trekking safari In Uganda

A waterproofed backpack is vital for your camera because it may rain at any time without warning, water bottle to quench your thirst as you trek to see the mountain gorillas and snacks.

If not sure of your fitness, you may hire a porter for a small fee to carry your backpack and help you up the steeper slopes.

As you plan your gorilla tracking tour, ensure you contact your travel insurance about whether they cover your gorilla trekking permit because you may be required to pay an additional premium.