4 Day Gorilla Trekking And White Water Rafting Tour

Overview

Gorilla Trek & White Water Rafting for 4 Days

The 4 day Gorilla trekking tour and white water rafting safari, you will visit Bwindi impenetrable National Park and go white water rafting in Jinja. This is also where the source of River Nile the longestRiver in the world is found.

Enjoy the thrill of cutting through the River Nile tides at different levels and later emerge through teh other side of the currents using the peddles and a durable inflatable boat. Do not forget to secure your life jacket, helmet and more as availed by the instructors on ground.

Uganda has some of the few leftover mountain gorillas in the world as they can only live in the Virunga area which is comprised of Uganda, Rwanda and D.R.Congo. The number of gorilla trekkers is regulated to maximum 8 per day to minimise effects of mass tourism to the gorillas and their habitant.

4 Day Gorilla Safari Trip Highlights

Day1 Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2 Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

Day 3 Drive To Jinja the source of the Nile

Day 4 White water Rafting On River Nile

Cost Of 4 Day Gorilla Trekking And White Water Rafting In Uganda

The cost of the 4 day gorilla trekking and whitewater rafting safari in Uganda varies with category of package that is luxury, mid range or budget.

As the cost of Uganda gorilla permit is compulsory for every tourists no matter the category you choose, at the moment it is $800 per person per trek.

The cost of Safari logistics is included in the final trip quotation that is accommodation cost, transport cost, enroute meals and others. Do not forget to include the cost of other personal safari expenses

What Is Included in This Gorilla trekking Safari

4×4 Vehicle

Accommodation During Safari

Gas

Airport drop off and pick up

Guide Driver Fees

White Water rafting

Safari Package Excludes

international Flights Arrival and Departure

Immigration fees

Laundry

Tips

Gorilla Permit Cost

Any other items of Personal Nature

Key Information on the 4 day Gorilla Trekking And Whitewater Rafting Safari in Uganda

Expect to hike during gorilla trekking in Uganda because of the nature of the terrain of Bwindi which can go till altitude beyond 2670 meters above sea level.
Book the gorilla permit in advance
No experience required for whitewater rafting during Uganda safari but determination and follow instructions as on ground are professional and expert instructors.
Pack right for gorilla trekking and whitewater rafting tour
Age limit for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 12 years and beyond.
Best time for gorilla trekking and whitewater rafting in Uganda is the dry season (June to September and December to January.
Accessibility to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is via different routes and mainly by road although flight arrangements can be planned too on the scheduled and charter flights.
The 4 day gorilla trekking and white water rafting safari package can be tailored to suit your personal needs.

What To Expect During 4 Day Gorilla Trekking And White Water Rafting Safari In Uganda

Meeting the mountain gorillas is a sure deal no matter the season

Expect to walk through the dense forest of Bwindi during gorilla trekking as no vehicle can go through the dense forest to where the gorillas may be spending the day.

Rainfalls any time during gorilla trekking therefore carry necessary rain proof gears.

Trails around Volcanoes forest are dense most of the time because of the several river and streams networked in the forest and yet less sunlight filters through the dense leaves to the ground.

Along the way during gorilla trekking, you may encounter other forest dwellers like black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, variety of bird species, different plant species and more.

No toilet structures in the forest during gorilla trekking and if you must go for a long call request the ranger to ding a hole for your atleast 30 centimetres deep. Cover well beyond recognition.

Mountain gorillas have mood swings and may behave in an odd way however, do not panic to get away because this may escalate the situation. Follow new instructions from the ranger guide on ground.

What To Pack For Gorilla Trekking And Whitewater Rafting In Uganda

Safari hat

Garden gloves

Camera

Extra fully charged batteries

A torch

Poncho or rain coat

Extra changing wear

Warmers

Energy treats

Safari sturdy boots

Foldable drinking water bottle

Extra hard cash

Rain proof backpack

How Long Is Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

The gorilla trekking safari in Uganda may take from 30 minutes to more depending on factors prevailing in the wilderness.

Locating the mountain gorillas may take sometime but tourists are encouraged to keep their spirits high and revert the focus to other interesting forest dwellers that come your way. Sometimes the mountain gorillas change their known location due to circumstances in the forest but you still find them.

Along the way, you may come across other primates, several birds, naturally thriving plants, sparkling water falls and more.

When finally with the gorillas, watch every minute as it unfolds, take photos and capture some clips of the mountain gorillas which you can get back too.

Gorilla trekking is a safari of a life time worth adding to your bucket list but planning in advance is very helpful and follow gorilla trekking rules so as to enjoy every second when around the mountain gorillas.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Drive to Bwindi national Park

Our Uganda safari guide will pick you from your overnight hotel and drive you to southern western Uganda the home of the Mountain gorillas. Mountain Gorillas live in the southern part of Bwindi and are some of the survivors of the ice age period.

They have a black coat that covers there entire body and walk by knuckle walk. The time you may take on the way from Kampala/ Entebbe to Bwindi is about 8 t0 9 hours driving through the hilly Kigezi topography. Arrive late in the evening and check in.

Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Silver Back lodge/ Engage Lodge/ Bwindi View Banda.

DAY 2 – Gorilla Trekking

Wake up early in the morning from breakfast carry your packed lunch, Poncho, Garden Gloves and other gorilla trekking clothes. Head to the ranger station for briefing and later the ranger guide will lead you into the forest to search for the gorillas.

The way is quite tedious as you walk passed the creeping foliage and the huge tree trunks. Gorillas are normally busy through out the day searching for food and other juicy fruits. Your ranger guide is ready to provide you with the details of the forest and its inhabitant. Monkeys will call out on you from the tree Branches.

Finally you get to face the gorillas but you have to ensure that you do not agitate them. Watch the young ones as they play from the vines, mothers feeding there infants and so many other. You have just one hour in there presence so utilise it to the fullest. Return to the lodge and relax.

DAY 3 – Drive To Kampala.

Early in the morning, enjoy your breakfast and drive to Kampala. Enroute, have a stopover at the equator to perform the water experiment and take photographs while standing on both sides of the earth at the same time. Arrive late in the evening and check in at your Hotel or lodge:

Sheraton Hotel/ Hotel Africana/ Hotel Triangle/ Namirembe Guest house.

DAY 4 – White water Rafting.

After breakfast, your driver guide will take you to the congregation spot of the white water rafting crew or drive you as an option. The drive is between 2hrs and 30 minutes enjoying the view of the luxuriant Mabira forest which is one of the still serving natural forests of Uganda.

Jinja is also the source of the famous Nile which is the longest river in Africa serving Uganda, South and Northern Sudan and Egypt. Peddle the undulating tides enjoying the water and view the interesting birds. Late in the evening, return to Kampala to catch up with your late night flight.

Inclusions

Route Map

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. Book Now