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3
DAYS GORILLA EXPRESS
This itinerary is specifically designed
for those who seek to have an experience
with Uganda’s main attraction
the endangered Mountain gorilla. It
is quite strenuous an activity but the
experience is worth the time and effort.
DAY 1: KAMPALA - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE
NATIONAL PARK (527 KMS)
Depart from Kampala early morning and
proceed south-west. Have a stop over
at the Equator for photos. The drive
takes you through savannah grasslands
seeing banana plantations and herds
of Ankole cattle with their incredible
long curving horns. Then you ascend
into the Kigezi highlands, known as
the "Switzerland of Africa",
with terraced farming and mountain scenery
to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Overnight
at Buhoma Homestead (www.wildfrontiers.co.ug)
for Luxury accommodation or Mantana
tented Camp for Medium range accommodation
and Buhoma Community for budget accommodation
(FB).
DAY 2: GORILLA
TREKKING
Go for gorilla tracking walking up
steeply in the dense rain forest through
different animals’ trails allowing
access to tourists. Gorilla tracking
is an inspiring and wonderful adventure
which one can’t miss. The Gorilla
is a shy and peaceful animal and it
is an unforgettable experience to
watch and photograph them as they
interact. Enjoy the Buhoma Village
Walk organized by the local community.
Overnight at Buhoma Homestead (www.wildfrontiers.co.ug)
for Luxury accommodation or Mantana
tented Camp for Medium range accommodation
and Buhoma Community for budget accommodation
(FB).
DAY 3: BWINDI
IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK –
KAMPALA (527 KMS)
After an early morning breakfast drive
back to Kampala with a stopover in
Mbarara for lunch.
Please note that;
Gorilla viewing is subject to availability
of permits, which are limited and
each costs $500 therefore any gorilla
permits required should be purchased
at the time of booking. However it’s
recommended that you book your permits
while in advance starting from 2 years,
one year or at least 6 months to ensure
that you get the permits on your desired
dates. Gorilla viewing can be done
in both Bwindi in Uganda and Parc
National des Volcans (PNV) in Rwanda.
A note for Trekkers: Remember to bring
heavy leather gloves, stout hiking
boots, long sleeves shirts, long pants,
a light back-pack, and water-bottle.
In case you have more time you can
combine this tour with CTS02: Queen
Elizabeth National Park.
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