3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari : Experience the “gentle giants”—mountain gorillas—and gain knowledge of the Batwa/Pygmies’ way of life in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Along with spending time with the gorillas, you will also take pictures, visit local schools, hospitals, and souvenir shops, as well as go on a leisurely walk with a guide.
Brief itinerary
- Day 1: Drive to Bwindi
- Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
After getting a briefing about your safari, meet the Sweet Escape Safaris and Tours representative at the airport or hotel, if you have already arrived in Uganda, and depart for South Western Uganda via Kampala. There will be stops for stretching and photography at interesting locations, such as the equator. After lunch in Mbarara, head to the lodge.
Later, walk through the community and stop by the local schools, hospitals, and craft stores.
Meals and Overnight accommodation at Bwindi lodge or similar
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi. Takes three to nine hours.
After a hearty breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the gorilla experience. Take a walking stick and some water with you as you enter the forest sanctuary to look for mountain gorillas. Rangers with extensive knowledge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and primate life will lead you.
Get to know these kinds of giants and observe their interactions before they head back to the lodge for pictures. Without a doubt, spending an hour with gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Keep an eye out for additional wildlife and forest birds, such as the giant kingfisher, cinnamon-chested bee-eater, African harrier hawk, and African green pigeon.
Visit the Batwa community later on to get a taste of their culture. The Batwa, who are hunter-gatherers, were evicted from Bwindi Forest by park officials. You’ll hear old tales and gain knowledge about their customs and culture. Go back to the lodge.
Dinner and accommodation at Bwindi Lodge or a Related Facility
Day 3: Bwindi – Kampala.
Take a drive to Kampala after breakfast. Have lunch while travelling, then head to the airport to arrive in time for your subsequent international flight.
Accommodation is booked in accordance with your preferences and depending on your budget and availability.
