BWINDI GORILLA SAFARI

Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is organized all the year, previous booking of the gorilla permits
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rainforest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and a home to half of the world’s endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer!
Apart from gorilla trekking, the park boosts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with four gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only six persons per group on daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases.

Day one:
After breakfast early morning leave Kampala and drive southwards. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. Lunch will be taken en-route in Mbarara Then proceed driving to and through the rolling green hills of the Switzerland of Uganda (Kabale) with very beautiful scenery and finally to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park..
Dinner and accommodation overnight at one’s choice of lodging ,hostel or camping grounds

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Gorilla Tracking in the rain tropical forest
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am. one will have to take with them a lunch box(es), drinking water and all the necessary gear like rain jacket and jungle boots to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates and that may be between 2 - 6 hours. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla of the 650 left in the world is very exciting and never forgotten experience supplimented with Park Guides interpreting the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas!
Have dinner and stay overnight at preferred lodging

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After breakfast, depart Bwindi Impenetrable National park and return to Kampala at leisure.
Lunch en-route.

Accommodation Options:
Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Gorilla Resort, Nkuringo Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation),

Kisoro Tourist Hotel Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ G and C’s Buhoma Homestead (Medium class accommodation)

UWA Community Bandas (Low budget/basic accommodation).
Full Board.