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3 Day Fly-in Gorilla Habituation Experience

Overview

Our 3 day fly-in gorilla habituation experience tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is designed for travelers with limited time in Uganda who wish to spend more time with mountain gorillas. This tour offers the unique opportunity to spend four hours with the gorillas in a single day. Instead of driving 8-9 hours from Entebbe to Bwindi, we use scheduled or charter flights for quicker travel, taking approximately one and a half hours. This allows more time to relax at the lodge.

3 Day Fly-In Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour Summary

Day One: Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled/charter flight to Kisoro Airstrip
Day Two: Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga
Day Three: Return flight from Kisoro Airstrip to Entebbe Airport

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
Guided Tour: Following new normal post-COVID-19 lockdown safari SOPs
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

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Arrival

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

Day 1

Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled/charter flight

Begin your 3-day fly-in gorilla habituation experience tour with a transfer to Entebbe International Airport for a one-hour scheduled or charter flight to Kisoro Airstrip. Upon arrival, transfer by road to Nkuringo Gorilla Camp for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water

Day 2

Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start early with a briefing at the park headquarters, where you will learn about the dos and don'ts for the gorilla habituation experience. Then, trek into the forest with researchers and guides, encountering various birds, animals, and primates along the way. Spend four hours observing the gorillas and participate in the habituation process, including collecting samples, naming group members, and more. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral water

Day 3

Departure

Travel by road to Kisoro Airstrip for your morning scheduled/charter flight to Entebbe Airport. You can either spend a post-tour night in Entebbe or connect with your international departure flight, concluding your 3-day fly-in gorilla habituation experience tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral water

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

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

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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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