3-Day Midrange Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi NP

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today, you will be picked up by our professional tour guide-driver from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. Proceed on your journey to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a trip that crosses the equator line. This park is most famous for its rare mountain gorillas. The drive to the park is incredibly scenic, passing through various local villages and the lush green countryside and hills which characterize so much of southwestern Uganda.

The forest park is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa and the diversity of species is a feature of the park. It provides a habitat for some 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, geckos, and many endangered species. Floristically, Bwindi is among the most diverse forests in East Africa with more than 1,000 flowering plant species including 163 species of trees and 104 species of ferns.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Silverback Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking

Today, you go trekking the rare mountain gorillas. After a briefing from your ranger guide at the UWA offices, you will begin trekking the mountain gorillas through the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This can take a couple of hours or a whole day, depending on the location of the apes. Keep an eye out for forest species such as buffaloes, elephants, black-fronted duikers, and bushbucks. Remember to take your packed lunch with you.

It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat, rest, play, and bond with their young. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest. Discover their gorgeous natural habitat and the many species they share it with. You will trek one of the gorilla groups close to your accommodation in Bwindi, depending on availability.

After a well-earned trip to the gorillas, you will retire to your accommodation for an overnight stay. You can rest your tired legs and enjoy a restorative massage.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Silverback Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe with a stopover for an en-route lunch and also at the equator if you've missed it on the first day of your trip. Your guide drops you back at your accommodation in Kampala or at Entebbe for your flight. This will be the end of your 3-day midrange gorilla trekking trip in Uganda.

Thank you for supporting Bright Safaris Uganda Ltd and Bright Orphanage School. Have a safe journey back home and we hope to host you again.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.