Highlights
Close up views of Chimpanzees and Colobus Monkeys, and if lucky, Mountain Gorillas
Visit a true African Jungle with dense undergrowth and vegetation
Itinerary
Venture into the wild heart of Africa with the "3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi." This adventure-packed tour invites intrepid nature lovers to walk beneath the emerald canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a sanctuary where half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas reside.
Immerse yourself in a landscape where dense undergrowth, towering trees adorned with orchids, and colorful heliconia create a mysterious, almost primeval atmosphere. As you trek through this rainforest, listen for the calls of colobus monkeys, glimpse chimpanzee families, and spot a kaleidoscope of birdlife—including rare turacos and formidable birds of prey.
The highlight of this trip is the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. With visits limited to small groups, you’ll have a rare, up-close encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, contributing to vital conservation efforts. This tour’s unique selling point is its direct immersion in one of Africa’s last true wildernesses—a dream come true for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
day 1 - Travel from hotel to Bwindi
Your driver/guide will meet you at your accommodation at 0700hrs. An early morning start from Kampala takes you southwest and across the Equator. You drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle, famous for their incredibly long horns. You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with terraced farming and mountain scenery and continue your drive on to Bwindi. (9-10 hour drive)
day 2 - Breakfast and a briefing by a ranger proceed to track
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity. Then later comeback relax have dinner and overnight at Bwindi view
day 3 - Transfer from Bwindi to the Airport via Kampala
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 back to Kampala with lunch en-route. then proceed to Entebbe Airport where you will catch your flight back home.
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