3 Memorable Days Gorilla Trekking 4×4 Self drive Uganda
3 Memorable Days Gorilla Trekking 4×4 Self drive Uganda allows you to explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and experience a cultural encounter with the Batwa people.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world and so on this 3 Memorable Days Gorilla Trekking 4×4 Self drive Uganda Safari, you have the opportunity to see the Uganda gorillas closely from a safe distance of 10 metres.
Gorilla trekking is known to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and priceless and so you are most likely to experience the same on this remarkable 3 Memorable Days Gorilla Trekking 4×4 Self drive Uganda safari. After your gorilla trekking excursion, you will go and meet the Batwa people who are said to be the oldest forest inhabitants of Bwindi. Understanding their culture, stories and way of life is worth the visit.
Embark on a scenic 9 to 10 hour road trip from Entebbe or Kampala to the southwestern region of Uganda. You will pass through hilly landscapes, forests, farms and cultivated terraces before reaching your final destination in Kisoro and Bwindi Forest.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience
- Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking 4x4 Self drive Uganda safari
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast at your lodge in Entebbe or Kampala, you will meet your private safari guide and he will brief you about your trip. You can interact, ask him anything you want to know about the trip since he will accompany you for the next two days.
Embark on your 9 to 10 hours road trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will stop at the equator at Kayabwe to witness a water experiment, take pictures and take a lunch break in Mbarara. After lunch, you will continue your scenic drive to the Rushaga region of Bwindi and check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge. Upon arrival, relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and have a great night.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience
Start your day with an early breakfast and then transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing session about the dos and don’ts while gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will join a group of 7 other visitors and then be led in to the forest by an expert guide and armed rangers for your safety.
Searching for the gorillas in the wild can take between 2 and 6 hours but after finding them, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour to be in their presence. You will see them playing, feeding and grooming and take pictures as many as you can. Later, you will return to the headquarters to pick up your gorilla trekking certificate that confirms a successful gorilla trekking adventure and return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will embark on a cultural experience with the Batwa community. They are said to have lived in this forest for thousands of years before being evicted for the conservation of the forest. You will learn about their culture and way of life after which return to the lodge and relax.
Day 3: Departure
This marks the end of your 3 Memorable Days Gorilla Trekking 4×4 Self drive Uganda safari. After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala of Entebbe for your flight back home. Since you’ll be using the same route as you came, you will stop at the equator to buy some souvenirs.
Safari includes
- One Gorilla permit atUS$800 per person
- Transfers on 4×4 Self drive Uganda
- Experienced driver guide
- Bottled mineral water for refreshment
- Two nights of accommodation. Full board
- All government taxes
Safari excludes
- All activities not included in the Itinerary
- Insurances
- Flights and visa for Uganda
- All Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communications
What to Carry for this Trip
Here’s a quick look at what you should pack for this gorilla trekking tour
- Cameras and Extra Batteries
- Pair of Binoculars.
- Light Backpack
- Facemask & Sanitizer
- Hiking Boots.
- A Pair of Gaiters
- Hiking Gloves
- Waterproof Jacket
- Long-Sleeved Shirt/Blouse
- Hiking Pants/Trousers
- Energy Snacks