3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience by Road
3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience by Road
Overview
This 3 day Gorilla Habituation Experience by road is a unique opportunity to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, spending three unforgettable days with a special focus on a day of gorilla habituation. Home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, Bwindi is a remarkable place where these gentle giants coexist with wild chimpanzees. Previously known primarily for gorilla trekking, the park now offers a gorilla habituation experience introduced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. This tour is perfect for those who wish to spend more time observing these magnificent creatures.
Summary of the 3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience by road
- Day 01: Depart from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 02: Enjoy a 4-hour gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 03: Return to Kampala/Entebbe for departure
Highlights
- Destination: Uganda
- Tour Start/End: Entebbe (Uganda)
- Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Activities: Gorilla habituation experience
- Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
- Airport Transfers: Included (to and from the airport or hotel)
- Additional Accommodation: Available before the tour departs and on the last day at an extra cost
Things To Consider
- Accommodation: Included
- Group Size: Small group safari, max 6 people per group
- Flexibility: Tour can depart any day and be customized
- Solo Travelers: Welcome to join
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Tour Plan
Arrival and Transfer to Entebbe
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your guest house or hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for an additional activity such as a boat excursion to Ngamba Island, a visit to the Entebbe Botanic Gardens, or a tour of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. These activities are optional and not included in the main itinerary.
- Accommodation: Lake Victoria Hotel
- Meals: All meals Included
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by our driver-guide early in the morning to begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trip includes a stop at the Equator crossing for photography and a lunch break in Mbarara town. You will continue to the southern part of Bwindi, where the gorilla habituation experience takes place. The drive is scenic, with views of the Kigezi rolling hills and valleys. You will arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
- Meals: All meals included
- Drinks: Drinking water
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin early with a briefing at the park headquarters, covering the dos and don'ts during the gorilla habituation experience. You will then trek into the forest, guided by researchers and guides. Along the way, you may encounter various birds, animals, and primates. Once you find the gorillas, you'll spend four hours observing them. You'll also have the chance to listen to researchers and participate in activities such as collecting samples, naming group members, and more. Afterward, return to the lodge for an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Drinks: Mineral water
Departure
After breakfast, depending on your departure flight schedule, you'll drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, concluding your 3-day gorilla habituation experience road tour.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Drinks: Mineral water
Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- Gorilla Habituation Permit
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Fuel for the entire trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All Park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Excludes
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
General FAQs
Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?
- Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
- Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.
Availability and Accommodations
- Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.
Insurance
- Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.
Rates
- Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.
Permit Cancellation Policy
Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy
- Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Cancellation Fees
- More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
- 89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
- 45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
- 8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.
Important Information
- Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
- Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
- Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.
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