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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Departure from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Departure from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Begin early with a hearty breakfast at your overnight accommodation, meet with your guide here and later embark on a drive to the south western part of the country. On this drive break off en-route in Kayabwe at the Equator for a simple tour and snap shots; continue with the journey and break-off again in Mbarara at Igongo hotel for Lunch. Proceed with the beautiful drive in this lush countryside through the famous terraced highlands of Kigezi as you approach the park. On arrival, head to the lodge, check-in for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tracking the Gorillas in the Misty Mountain ranges of Bwindi

Tracking the Gorillas in the Misty Mountain ranges of Bwindi

Start with an early breakfast at the lodge, the guide then helps you carry your lunchboxes to the car and proceed to the park reception area for registration at 7:30am, receive briefing from the ranger guide and later enter the forest to track the Gorillas. This is a remarkable wildlife experience as you trek through the misty forest hiking all the way to the point where the Gorillas are, tracking ranks as one of the world's premier wildlife encounters.
This activity can last just a few hours or throughout the day depending on the Gorilla movements and where they built their nests the previous day. An hour is availed to you once you find them and later retreat to the start point, head to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe

Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe

After an early breakfast, embark on this long day drive from Bwindi rewarding you with beautiful view of Kigezi Highlands as you proceed through the lush countryside from the South Western part of the country.
Optional; En-route you can break-off at Igongo cultural center for a taste of Ankole culture, the museum at Igongo showcases the heritage of the Ankole people. Lunch will also be at the hotel at Igongo and then continue back to Kampala, being dropped off at the hotel or at the Airport for your flight back home.

Please book flights departing after 2100hours.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Avens Travel World, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Avens Travel World.