3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi National Park

3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi National Park. Venture out on a gorilla trip within the World-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and encounter the Giant Apes in their natural habitat. Get an insider’s tour of the jungles where over 120 mammal species, about 340 bird species, 200 butterfly species, reptiles, different tree species, and varieties of Amphibians call home.

Thanks to its breathtaking scenery, inspiring tourist adventures, and endowments, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, just three years after being gazetted into a National Park. While trekking and spending time with a semi-habituated gorilla group (still undergoing training to become accustomed to humans) is the main purpose of this tour, other animals will be encountered while scanning the horizon of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Brief Program

• Day 1: Kampala City-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 540 kilometers, 8-9 hours).
• Day 2: Full-day Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Kampala City.

Detailed Program

Day 1: Kampala City-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 540 kilometers, 8-9 hours)

Guests are collected from a pre-arranged place of lodging within the City precinct of Kampala or Entebbe. Set out towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the phenomenal western route, one of the country’s most picturesque drives marked by views of long-horned cattle of Ankole, verdant rolling hills, and roadside markets. Make stops at the Equator crossing and Igongo Cultural Center for photography and lunch respectively. Arrive your booked place of lodging in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by late afternoon to settle in, freshen up and unwind.

Accommodations:

• Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge.
• Midrange: Gorilla Hills Eco-Lodge.
• Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp.

Meals included: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Full day Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Arise early for breakfast before departing for the registration and briefing at the Park Headquarters, within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will be taken through the protocols and rules to be followed while trekking and spending the recommended four hours with the semi-habituated gorilla group. This is a whole day experience and therefore, always make sure that you carry a lunch box in addition to other trekking gear.

Follow the team of Park rangers, trackers, conservationists as well as researchers and spend up to 6 hours searching for the semi-habituated mountain gorillas. On making contact with them, you will be offered four hours to take photos and study how they have named their behavior, and their daily routines. Depart the Park by sunset and return back to the Safari Lodge for dinner as well as slumber.

Accommodations:

• Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge.
• Midrange: Gorilla Hills Eco-Lodge.
• Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Kampala City

Head out of the Park after a hearty breakfast and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe. The journey back also takes you through jaw-dropping sceneries. Arrive in the City late afternoon and if your flight is scheduled for this evening be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport.

What is included in this package?

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Transfer to/from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a comfortable 4WD Safari Vehicle.
• Full day during the Gorilla Habituation Experience.
• Habituation Permit.
• Bottled water.
• All meals are included in the itinerary.
• 2 nights’ accommodation in the best place of lodging.
• Driver allowances.
• Relevant Government taxes.
• Park entrance fees.

What’s excluded in the 3 days Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour?

• Meals are not included in the itinerary.
• Scheduled flights to/from Entebbe International Airport or any other Airport.
• Any other optional activity not stipulated in the itinerary.
• Medical and emergency insurance.
• Other expenses of personal nature.
• Visa fees if required (check visa requirements before traveling into the country).

What you need to bring for the Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour

• Rain jacket.
• Safari pants.
• Long-sleeved shirts.
• Warm sweater.
• Wide brim hat.
• Hiking boots.
• Pair of binoculars.
• Re-usable water bottle.
• Insect repellant.
• First aid kit.
• Waterproof backpack.