Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by our guide from the airport/hotel in Entebbe/Kampala after an early morning breakfast at 7:00 am. You will be briefed about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way, there is a local drum and craft-making community so you will have a visit here.
You'll then have a stopover at the Equator to take photos. Also, feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check-in at the lodge, relax in the evening and have dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park. Here, you will be divided into groups of 8. You'll then start gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers.
It is a memorable and amazing experience watching the mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day-to-day activities. This activity can take two hours or even up to eight hours since it's dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. On meeting the gorillas you will spend one hour with them as you take photos.
Later, you will return to the lodge. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community. This will expose you to their culture based on how they live, dance, and you'll also hear stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Departure Back to Kampala/Entebbe
Departure Back to Kampala/Entebbe
You'll have an early breakfast then check out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to Kampala. You will be passing through rolling hills with terraces and have a great time viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas. You will have lunch in Mbarara and another stop will be at Mbambire drum makers point. After buying some of these drums, you'll continue to Kampala arriving late in the afternoon. The guide will drop you off at the hotel or at the airport to catch your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
