3 Days Gorilla Trekking

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Mid range Tour

These 3 days gorilla trekking mid range, itinerary takes you straight to the most sought-after experience for travelers in Uganda – the rare and magical mountain gorillas. Along the way, the landscapes will give you an insight into the natural and cultural beauty of this part of East Africa and the view from your lodge is spectacular.

Trip Highlights:

Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest!
Spectacular views from your lodge!

Dates: Since this is a private tour, departure can be organised for anytime throughout the year subject to the availability of accommodation and transport.

Rates: US$ 3100 per person

Reservations

The bookings with the hotels mentioned in the program depend on availability. Reservations will only be made after your booking. In case the mentioned hotels are not available during the requested period, we will do our utmost best to book a hotel in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you). It is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits. Therefore, we can only buy them after your booking and down-payment and also here it all depends on availability.

Transport

Our standard offering for mid-range tours is a 4wd minibus with pop-up roof for easy safari viewing. All passengers will have a dedicated window seat. Your professional and courteous driver/guide will be at your disposal for questions or translations.

Tour Package Including:

Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view;
All fuel for the tour;
English speaking Ugandan driver/guide;
Accommodation as listed in the program;
All breakfasts and dinners included;
Packed lunch for the gorilla tracking;
Park-entrance fees according to the program;
All activities described in the itinerary;
1 gorilla permit per person (US$ 700).

Excluding:

International air fares and entry visa Uganda
Meals that are not part of your accommodation;
A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack);
Personal (medical/travel) insurance;
Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc;
All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

Day 1: Airport pick up

Your driver/guide will be at Entebbe Airport to pick you up from your flight and take you directly to your lodge in Kampala. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may be able to explore the sites in and around Kampala. You will stay in a nice lodge with beautiful views on Lake Victoria. The hotel has cosy safari style furnished rooms, equipped with satellite TV, fridge bar, telephone, fan, balcony with lake-view and a comfortable bathroom.

Journey Time: 1 hour

Accommodation: Lake Victoria Serena(luxury)

Meal plan: Bed and breakfast

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

Today is the day. You will encounter one of Bwindi’s endangered mountain gorillas. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable national park boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa that can make this claim. It also hosts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies and 360 species of birds. The gorillas you track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.

The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as 2 hours to as many as 7 hours. Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’.

Journey Time: 1 hour

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge (luxury)

Meal plan: All meals

Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast at the lodge, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport). As you pass through the equator, there will be a stop for the requisite snapshot and a bit of souvenir shopping. Accommodation for tonight is not inclusive in the program. If you wish to depart tonight from Entebbe Airport, make sure your flight is at 10 pm or later. If you want us to book one (or more) nights in Kampala and/or Entebbe, please let us know.

Journey Time: 10 hours

Accommodation: Not included

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch