Gorilla Safari Uganda Luxury Holiday ~ NatureTrack Expeditions

Gorilla Safari Uganda Luxury Holiday

5 DAYS
COUNTRY: UGANDA
START: ENTEBBE
RETURN: ENTEBBE

Description

Gorilla Safari Uganda Overview

This Gorilla Safari Uganda Luxury Holiday itinerary quite simply offers you the chance to see one Africa’s most iconic animals, the mountain gorilla. In this respect we have designed a smooth and logistically sound itinerary with a selection of our favorite Bwindi Safari lodges to choose from.

You’ll drive into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This dense swathe of mountainous rainforest is a haven of biodiversity. The rich habitat here harbours chimpanzee, baboon, elephant and some 300 bird species, For most visitors the park’s population of endangered mountain gorilla is understandably the main attraction.

Safari Highlights

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Western Uganda
Nature Walks in Bwindi
Aerial view of Western Uganda’s beautiful plains.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Catch your flight to Entebbe International
Day 2: Entebbe & Kampala
Day 3: Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi and the transfer to Bwindi
Day 4: Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport from Kihihi Airstrip

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Catch your flight to Entebbe International

Day 2: Entebbe or Kampala

1 nights at The Boma Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by a member of the Nature Track Expeditions team who will transfer you by road to your hotel.

Room Type: Standard Room Meal Basis: BB

Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P

Today you will be transferred back to Entebbe Airport where you will catch your local flight via light aircraft to Kihihi. On arrival you will be met by your Gorilla Safari Uganda private driver who will transfer you to your lodge in Bwindi.

Overnight Bwindi Lodge

Room Type: Cottage room Meal Basis: FB

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P

The Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi National Park is certainly aptly named. On its steep slopes and in the deep valleys, the largest of the primates has managed to escape extinction. Report at the park office at 7.30am for the gorilla tracking. Carry a picnic lunch and plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended. It can rain at short notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film.

After meeting ranger guides, gorilla watchers head off the steep, trail-less slopes to search for gorillas. In addition to the gorillas, you may spot many birds, red-tailed and ground-dwelling L’Hoest’s monkeys.

Although park rangers try to keep tabs on the whereabouts of the gorillas, they are free ranging wild creatures and can be difficult to locate. Sometimes finding the gorillas can be easy, as they may have remained close to the area where they had been feeding the previous day. Sometimes they require constant tracking, which can be arduous. Some of the difficulties to be encountered can include steep, muddy slopes, stinging nettles, safari ants, and rain. The reward is an extraordinary opportunity to observe the gorillas at close range. The gorillas are not tame, but they have been scientifically habituated to accept the presence of quiet and non-threatening observers.

The park rangers will brief you on appropriate behavior. You can expect to stay with the animals for about an hour after first encountering them. However we can‘t guarantee you’ll see them but chances are 98%.

Overnight Bwindi Lodge

Room Type: Cottage room Meal Basis: FB

Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

Today you will be transferred back to the Kihihi airstrip for your local flight via light aircraft to Entebbe International Airport. Here you will connect with your flight back home.

End of the Gorilla Safari Uganda

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