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Gorilla in
Bwindi Forest Uganda
This
safari starts from Entebbe [The Bwindi gorilla
permit is included in the safari cost but
the other trackings require a supplement
to be paid at time of booking].
Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga
Gorilla National Park are located in south-western
Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley.
Both parks are also rich in birds, chimps,
monkeys and butterflies. Bwindi is one of
the largest natural forests in East Africa,
with both montane and lowland forest. About
half of the world's population of mountain
gorillas - about 300 animals - are found
in Bwindi. Mgahinga, though smaller, has
its unique features. One gorilla family
is open to visitors here. Other activities
include volcano climbing, guided nature
walk in the Gahinga forest for primates,
birds and butterflies or enjoy the breathtaking
landscape!
ITINERARY
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DAY
1
Arrive at Entebbe International
airport. Meet, greet and transfer to Imperial
Resort Beach Hotel for overnight (BB)
DAY
2
Drive on the southbound road; passing
charming attractions en route: look at royal
drum makers, enjoy the Equator, stop at
the roadside markets to enjoy some fruit
and vegetables. Lunch en route. Continue
to Buhoma in the thick, impenetrable Bwindi
Forest via Kabale. Arrive late afternoon.
[Approximate driving time: 9 hours] O/N:
Bwindi Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead (FB)
DAY
3
Go gorilla tracking (subject to
availability of gorilla permits at time
of booking), carrying a packed lunch. You
will be accompanied by a guide and porters
who will carry your shoulder pack for you.
You will then set off to the thick forest
in search of gorillas. The terrain can be
difficult, with steep slopes covered in
dense vegetation that gives the park its
name. In addition, the altitude of 5200
feet and more means participants do need
to be physically fit. The time taken to
track the gorillas varies enormously, from
as little as half an hour to as much as
8 hours before one returns to camp. Difficulty,
however, is not impossibility and coming
face to face with the great primates is
well worth it! O/N: Bwindi Tented Camp or
Buhoma Homestead (FB)
DAY
4
Leave for Kisoro, stopping at Kanaba
Gap to view the spectacular Virunga volcanoes
and eye-catching terraced hills. Either
visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake
Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes, take
a walk on the shores or continue directly
to Mgahinga. [Approximate driving time:
5 hours] O/N: Mgahinga Safari Lodge (FB).
DAY
5
Either track gorillas (on payment
of US$360 gorilla permit supplement at time
of booking) or go for a guided nature walk
in the forest for butterflies, plant and
bird species; or climb a volcano or simply
relax at the camp! O/N: Mgahinga Safari
Lodge (FB).
DAY
6
Start for Mbarara, enjoying natural
attractions en route. Proceed to Lake Mburo
National Park, Uganda’s most conspicuous
park, with zebra, leopard, hippo, antelope
and many birds. Lunch on arrival. Boat trip
on Lake Mburo. Time permitting, an evening
game drive. [Approximate driving time: 5
hours] O/N: Mantana Mburo Camp (FB).
DAY
7
After breakfast, drive to Kampala
arriving early afternoon and transfer to
Entebbe airport for your flight (HB). [Approximate
driving time: 5 hours]
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