3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is nestled in southwestern Uganda, along the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests dating back to over 25,000 years and home to more than 400 plant species. The name “Bwindi” means “darkness,” a fitting description you will come to understand as you hike through its thick, ancient canopy. It quickly becomes clear why the forest is considered impenetrable.
Most notably, this dense “impenetrable forest” is a sanctuary for an estimated 320 mountain gorillas, representing nearly half of the world’s remaining population. Several of these gorilla groups have been habituated, allowing visitors the rare opportunity to track them in their natural habitat. The forest is mostly renowned as the ultimate destination for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, drawing wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers from across the globe. Gorilla trekking here is a physically demanding adventure, often involving hikes across steep and rugged terrain, making it essential for visitors to be reasonably fit to fully enjoy the experience.
The 3 days gorilla tracking Bwindi forest tour in Uganda takes through the magical journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park the home for mountain gorillas. These forests are really a destination to explore because they include a few habituated Gorillas which can stand the presence of human presence and of which you will have to spend some time with. The safari doesn’t only spot you mountain gorillas but also other wild animals like monkeys, birds that are in these thick dark forests and also an encounter with the Batwa Pygmy communities who are the original inhabitants of these forests.
Main Highlights
- Pick up and Travel to Bwindi National Park
- Gorilla Trekking and Visiting Batwa Pygmies.
- Opportunities to stop along the Equator crossing
- Opportunity to stop along the Equator crossing
- Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.
Details of 3 days Bwindi National park Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and Travel to Bwindi National Park
Our representative will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport, Kampala or your place of accommodation early in the morning hours after breakfast. The journey from Entebbe or Kampala to south western part of Uganda will take between 8 to 9 hours, however along the way, you will have a stoppage for equator crossing experiment in Kayabwe, take photographs and continue to Mbarara town the land of milk and honey which you will have lunch from and then continue your drive to Bwindi forest national park where you will arrive in the evening.
Dinner and overnight will be at the reserved lodge. (Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Bakiga Lodge)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Visiting Batwa Pygmies.
This morning marks the highlight of your Uganda safari with early breakfast at your accommodation then get ready to be transferred to briefing point. Briefing and registration for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices, all gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking.
After briefing and at around 8:00am you will head to the starting point for your trek through the densely, steep jungle forest. One has to be physically fit for a successful trekking experience and this may take 3/8 hours or whole day. Gorilla tracking is challenging but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. After finding the gorillas, you are only allowed to view, watch the little ones roll around and play for at least a period of one hour, you can also take videos or photos for your encounter with the gorillas. However, while with Gorillas it is important to listen to the instructions from your guide. After spending an hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel.
You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the evening who will demonstrate to you about the forest way of life. As noted earlier, these are the traditional forest occupants but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow smoother gorilla conservation activities.
Dinner and overnight at your reserved lodge
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
You will wake up early to take a relaxed breakfast and prepare to travel back to Kampala with lunch En route. This will mark the last day of your three days Bwindi Safari and a stop over at equator incase you missed the experience on the first day. The driver will ensure you arrive at your hotel on in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport safely and in time for departure flight.
End of 3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Includes
- Full time private safari vehicle (according to your itinerary).
- A Full-Time Private Driver/Guide.
- Fuel for your safari.
- Gorilla Permits.
- Bottled drinking water per day.
- All activities in the itinerary.
- Pickup and drop-off at your desired location in Kampala or Entebbe.
3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Excludes
- International & local flights
- Visas
- Personal costs like tipping, beverages, wines, Personal Insurance and laundry
