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3 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Tour

Overview

Have you always dreamed of trekking gorillas but found yourself short on time? This 3 day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi is the perfect solution for you. Spend three days in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda and home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, approximately 400 individuals. Depending on the availability of gorilla permits at the time of booking, you may trek in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo.

Highlights

Destination: Uganda
Tour Start and End: Entebbe, Uganda
Main Activity: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transport: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Transfers: Included from and back to the airport (or hotel)
Additional Accommodation: Can be arranged before and after the tour at extra cost

Things To Consider

Inclusive Accommodation
Small Group Safari: Maximum 6 people per group
Flexible Departure Dates
Customizable Tour
Solo Travelers Welcome
Age Limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Travel to Bwindi National Park for Your Luxury Gorilla Trekking Tour

Your journey begins with a departure from Entebbe or Kampala, embarking on an 8-9 hour scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda. Bwindi is not only home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas, but it’s also the only place where chimpanzees co-exist with gorillas. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Equator crossing for a photo opportunity and a brief experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for lunch. Afterward, you’ll resume your drive to Bwindi National Park or Kabale, where you’ll spend the night at Buhoma Lodge or Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp & Mahogany Springs
Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Led by experienced guides, you’ll trek through dense vegetation, following animal trails in search of the gorillas. The trek can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours, depending on the gorillas' movements. Along the way, you might spot other primates, bird species, and rare trees. Once you locate the gorillas, you’ll spend a magical hour with these magnificent creatures before trekking back to the park headquarters. Afterward, you’ll receive a certificate recognizing your participation in gorilla trekking and your contribution to the conservation of these endangered animals. Overnight at Buhoma Lodge or Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp & Mahogany Springs
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, you’ll begin your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. You may choose to stay overnight or catch a flight out of Uganda on this day. The return journey follows the same route, with another stop at the Equator for a brief rest and photos.

Meals: All meals included

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla 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

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GENERAL FAQs

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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