3 DAYS UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI
Uganda safaris packages
Summary of the trip: the 4 day trip brings you the Uganda Gorilla safari; expect to visit the home of the Uganda mountain gorillas
The safari brings you to famous national park of mountain gorillas in the south-Western Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 1: -Entebbe / Kampala– Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your breakfast, depart to Bwindi Impenetrable. National Park, on our way we pass the equator, famous for photos and experiment. Today transfer will depend on the location of the gorilla permits and road conditions. Accommodation will depend on the group of gorillas you will be tracking on Full Board.
Distance: 550 km (Buhoma- Ruhija- NKuringo sector) about 10 hours’ drive.
Medium accommodation: Haven Buhoma / Rushaga Gorilla lodge / Ichumbi lodge (FB)
High accommodation: / Mahogany spring / Buhoma lodge/ Leisure Gorilla (FB)
Top end accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Cloud lodge (on request)
Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today, the activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 370 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas.
Medium accommodation: Haven Buhoma / Rushaga Gorilla lodge / Ichumbi lodge (FB)
High accommodation: / Mahogany spring / Buhoma lodge/ Leisure Gorilla (FB)
Top end accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Cloud lodge (on request)
Day 3: Bwindi National Park – Entebbe
Today, depart early morning back to Entebbe, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight departure (due to long distance, we advise for late departure flight).
Distance: 550 km (about 10hours).
TOUR COST is per person sharing
The tariff includes:
Airport transfers
Full board accommodation with meals mentioned
Ground transportation in modified safari car
English speaking Driver/Guide
Gorilla permits
Entrance fees to the national park
Local government taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket.
Tourist insurance health insurance
Entrance visas: Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Optional activities, and personal natures and tips
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Tour Guides Forum Uganda
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Save Wildlife Uganda
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Uganda Wildlife Authority
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