The drive from Entebbe/ Kampala- Bwindi is long but very scenic. This trip is ideal for travellers who love road trips. It has a gorilla trek, cultural community tours plus nature walks. It is great as an add on tour after seeing the rest of East Africa.
Tour highlights:
- Gorilla tracking
- Bird Watching
- The Batwa cultural trail (optional)
- Breath-taking scenic views
- Guided nature walks
- Community interactions
- Cultural Encounters
- Souvenir shopping
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Price per Person from 2,560
Included
- Gorilla tracking permits
- Ground transfers in a 4 x 4 land cruiser (Window seat guaranteed)
- 2 way airport transfers
- AMREF Medical evacuation cover
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide
- 2 Nights’ accommodation
- Meals on full board basis
- Breakfast on departure day
- All government taxes
Excluded
- Airline ticket
- Optional activities
- Meals on departure day
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Drinks except mineral water
- Medical / travel insurance
- Tips & Gratuities
Day 1: ARRIVE AT ENTEBBE & TRANSFER TO BWINDI
Journey Time: 8 – 10 Hours
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport (suitable for morning flights), you will be met by our representative and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by road. You will stopover in Mbarara for lunch and then proceed to Bwindi. On arrival, check in and recuperate from the long drive in preparation for another tough day ahead.
Overnight at Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Mahogany Springs / Trackers Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan.
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 2: GORILLA TRACKING DAY | OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Breakfast starts at 06:00 hrs depending on the location of your gorilla trek. You will also have a lunch box handed to you before driving to the park headquarters for briefing. After a long trek in the forest, you will spend a full hour watching, photographing & learning more about the giant apes limited to only Uganda, Rwanda & the Democratic Republic of Congo. Birding is also among the activities, as the park is home to over 348 bird species (African green broadbill, Shelley’s crimson & more), together with 220 butterfly species awaiting your visit.
Thereafter return to the hotel for lunch, with optional activities in the evening.
Optional Activities: Batwa Cultural Trail & Community/Nature walk in the afternoon
Overnight at Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Mahogany Springs / Trackers Safari Lodge.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: DEPART BWINDI VIA KAMPALA TO ENTEBBE & DEPARTURE
Journey time: 8 – 9 Hours
After an early breakfast, depart Bwindi by road via Kampala to Entebbe International Airport, to check in for your outbound departure.
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DISCLAIMER:
- The journey time(s) stated in the itinerary is estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
- Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered