Gorilla tracking safari
Ultimate Gorilla Trekking Uganda
TRIP DURATION
4 Days
journey type
Land Journey
time of the year
Jan-Feb, Apr - Oct, Dec
where you'll visit
Tour Overview
The ultimate gorilla trekking Uganda experience while on this safari you will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This park is home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas and is one of the best places to trek them. To track the gorillas, you’ll need to be accompanied by an experienced guide who will lead you through the dense forest and teach you about the gorillas’ behaviour, ecology, and more. The experience is unique and a once-in-a-lifetime, as you can observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking permits are required and are available for purchase in advance. Be sure to book your spot in advance as the permits are limited and sell out quickly.
Your Safari/trip Includes
- All relevant Government taxes
- Park fees
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Gorilla permits
- Water in the vehicle for all overland sectors
- Services of a qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
- Meals as showed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as showed in the itinerary
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
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Itinerary Details
Day-by-day
Today you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our GoExplore representative who will then transfer you to your accommodation overnight.
After breakfast, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Kisoro Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide and drive to Bwindi. In the afternoon, you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture based on how they live, dance, and also hear stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed.
After breakfast with your packed lunch, your guide will drive you to the park headquarters for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts during your gorilla trekking. Your gorilla trekking experience will start immediately after the briefing. This 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 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since it is dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also, expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos and observe their subtle social interactions, and remarkable behaviors closely resembling our own. Later, trek back to the park headquarters to pick up your certificates and return back to the lodge.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kisoro Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. You will then connect to your flight back home.
About booking this tour
Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking is subject to the availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day and 6 per chimpanzee track per ½ day.
Any Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits required need to be paid for upfront when booking. As soon as funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are always 100% non-transferable and non-refundable
The RATES are subject to change and are based on Availabilty with effect from July upon release of the new tariffs from Uganda Wildlife Authority
On flights and land-based tours within East Africa, each passenger is limited to a maximum baggage weight of 33 pounds (15 kilograms). This includes the weight of purses and camera equipment in addition to regular luggage. Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should pack their bags accordingly. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and also on aircraft used throughout East Africa. Dimensions should not exceed 23 inches (58 centimetres) long x 13 inches (33 centimetres) high x 10 inches (25 centimetres) wide.
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