This safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking. The tour begins and ends in Kampala.
Day 1: Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
This morning, we will leave for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the
few remaining mountain gorillas. Bird life and primate life in Bwindi is
quite superb, and there is an incredible variety of flora. Once continuous
with the forests of the Virunga Volcanoes (Dian Fossey's stomping ground),
Bwindi is now an ecological island, surrounded by cultivation on the rich
volcanic soils.
Dinner and overnight at:
Silver
Back Lodge / Ruhija
Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)
Lake
Kitandara Tented Camp / Engagi
Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma
Community Bandas /
Kisoro Tourist Hotel / Wagtail
Eco Lodge (Budget)
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
We head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife
Authority before setting off to the forest to see the gorillas. The ranger
guides will take you through the forest to track gorillas, which can take
from half an hour to five hours. A reasonable degree of fitness is required
as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. If you have the afternoon free,
you will take a guided village walk to see how the Ugandans live.
Dinner and overnight at:
Silver
Back Lodge / Ruhija
Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)
Lake
Kitandara Tented Camp / Engagi
Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma
Community Bandas /
Kisoro Tourist Hotel / Wagtail
Eco Lodge (Budget)
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala
We will depart for Kampala arriving in the late afternoon. Lunch en route
in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel or Agip Motel. A stop-over is made
at the Equator for photography.