Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience

This 3 Days Gorilla Safari takes you into the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to track the mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. The “impenetrable forest” protects nearly more than half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world and it is one of the best places to go gorilla trekking in Africa. In addition to seeing the mountain gorillas in Uganda, clients can engage in other adventure activities that include nature walks, forest walks, bird watching and local community tours.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Kampala for Bwindi

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
Depart from Kampala at 7:00am and head towards south western Uganda. A brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs and refreshments as well a visit to the craft shops.

The journey affords views from the vehicle of the long horned Ankole cattle, in Mbarara, the rolling hills, terraced landscapes and the beautiful panorama of Kabale . We have a lunch break en route in Mbarara with an option of visiting the Igongo cultural center to experience the Ankole culture. Continue  to Bwindi Impenetrable  park and arrive late evening. Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge or Buhoma Havens Lodge

Day 2: Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi NP

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes – 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas as you hike up and down slippery slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. This strenuous quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought after creatures-the mountain gorilla .

After a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos,
Then in evening hours, Visit and spend time with Batwa community the original people who used to stay with the Gorillas in the impenetrable, Enjoy Dances, Singing and cooking with this group of short but tall people. Then return to the Camp for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Forest – Kampala

Stop At: Uganda Equator, Masaka Road, Kayabwe Uganda
After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara through the magnificent scenery of Kabale, arriving in time for lunch at the Lake view Hotel. Later drive back to Kampala, arriving in the evening to transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight.

End of the 3 Days Uganda Safari
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.