This 3-day gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the best way to enjoy a very close experience with the rare and endangered mountain gorillas; a memorable and interesting experience! On this trip, you will get a chance to explore deep in Bwindi Impenetrable forest the home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population with 12 groups and still growing. The park is also home to over 348 species of birds, 120 species of mammals, 220 species of butterflies, and other wildlife you will meet while on a gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Forest.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala – Bwindi National Park
After breakfast, you will meet our tour guide/driver who will transfer you from Entebbe/Kampala Airport to the Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi arriving in the evening. Enjoy en-route lunch and proceed to the park and check in at your selected lodge, like Gorilla Mist Camp, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, or Wagtail Eco Safari Camp. Relax at your lodge as preparing for tomorrow’s day-long gorilla trekking. Have dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Enjoy your breakfast. Move to the park headquarters for briefing by the park ranger guides before setting off for Gorilla tracking in the steep densely forested and beautiful landscape of Bwindi Impenetrable forest – move through ever-green and very thick vegetation. However, it is also wise to move with your packed lunch. The climax of the adventure is reached when you get close to the gentle giants – gorillas; Watching Gorillas feed, rest, mothers with babies, and swing in evergreen vegetation among others is a memorable lifetime experience. A maximum of one hour will be given to you to enjoy the gorilla view, take photos, and thereafter trek back to your lodge for relaxation as preparing for an evening community walk to discover the nearby areas. Have dinner and overnight at your lodge as on day one.
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Kampala
Enjoy your breakfast, transfer back to Kampala / Entebbe or Kigali International Airport for your flight back home.