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Gorilla Trek Bwindi 3 Days uganda

Day 1 - Kampala - Bwindi.
Morning will be picked in Kampala at Hotel around 7.00 am and proceed to the south western part of the country. Break for lunch on the way and proceed to Bwindi National Park the home of Mountain Gorillas. It is estimated half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas –300 live within these boundaries shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The drive is long but enjoyable. Proceed south to Buhoma viewing the terraced hills of Kigezi Highlands once known as Switzerland of Africa.

Arrival at Buhoma will be in the evening. You will then settle in at Lodge which is near the park offices location. Dinner and overnight as you prepare for the tomorrow’s event!

Day 2 Gorilla trekking
Morning after breakfast with packed lunch, you will be guided to the starting point for briefing. You will be allocated guides to track gorillas with, and then will be off to begin your adventure. A briefing from your local guide and then it’s off! The time taken and the terrain varies (1- 8 hours) this depends on the movement of these gentle giants. gorilla tour The thrill of meeting face to face takes away the pain of some times long and arduous trek. Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in delightfully playful manner.

You will need to carry long pants like jean type, sturdy shoes to help you hiking steep and slippery slopes, long sleeved shirts and blouses to protect your bodies from thorns and itching plants. gorilla safari You may not rule out raining on you and at least a rain coat is needed to protect your bodies and any equipment carried along with like cameras. Also carry insect repellants and sun cream.

Day 3 Mbarara –Kampala
After breakfast you will be driven back to Kampala.

Price of 1950US$ per person

Please Note the gorilla tracking cost will include:
Meals and accommodation at full board
Gorilla permits 1 permit per person
Full time safari driver /guide
Park fees
Applicable government taxes
Drinking bottled water while driving on safari
Excluded are:
Beverages and bar bills, phone alls, personal insurance and any other services of personal nature like souvenirs, tips, laundry etc

Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Safari - 4 days Gorilla Tracking Tour in Volacnoes Gorilla Park in Rwanda
This 4 days Rwanda Gorilla Safari takes you for an awe-inspiring, exhilarating and intimate encounter with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Tracking gorillas through misty, seemingly impenetrable forests can be an exhausting work but interesting experience. This encounter with these magnificent primates is one of the world class wildlife experience that you cant easily get elsewhere in the world! Together with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda protects the few of the remaining endangered mountain gorillas estimated to be only 700 in the whole world. A gorilla safari in Rwanda is quite unforgottable.

RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Kigali airport to the hotel. If time permits, take a tour of the fascinating and moving Gisozi genocide memorial.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcaoes National Park
After breakfast, depart for Ruhengeri, the main
base town for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Continue onto the Parc National des Volcans and after getting briefed on the gorilla tracking etiquette, enter the forest to track the gorillas. The trekking can be long and tiring but as soon as you seethese amazing primates in their natural habitat it will have been worthwhile. Once the gorillas have been located you will spend an hour in watching them. In the afternoon return back to the camp and if time permits visit the beautiful twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo.

Day 3 Mountain Gorilla Tracking
Early departure to the park for a morning gorilla trek. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Day 4 Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali to connect with your onward arrangements or for a flight back home.