Book & enjoy a 3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region (Northern Sector of Bwindi) from as low as $440 per person sharing during low season months of March, April, May & Sept – November. The price mentioned includes Accommodation with meals, Transport, Fuel for the entire trip, and the services of a local English speaking guide. Gorilla Permits are to be paid for Separately and cost $700 per permit – we Book this for you at NO extra cost.
On this 3 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari to the Buhoma region you will visit the Northern Sector of the greater Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park the Capital of Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Africa. This trip is the cheapest Mountain gorilla Holiday you can even find on the market and it’s specifically built to cater to the lowest budget traveler seeking to come face to face with the Mountain gorillas of Africa.
Bwindi Forest boasts of over 500 gorilla individuals all spread across four (04) designated Gorilla trekking regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo Regions. Uganda currently has 20 habituated mountain Gorilla Families Open for gorilla trekking in Bwindi & Mgahinga Parks.
3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region ( Northern Sector of Bwindi Forest NP)
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Entebbe.
Ends: Entebbe.
Trip Duration: 3 Days/ 02 Nights.
Tour Visits: Bwindi Forest NP.
Minimum Age: 15 Years.
Group Size: 06 Persons Max per group.
Fitness: Medium level fitness recommended. Special arrangements can be made for elderly or unfit.
Brief Itinerary (Day by Day):
- Day 01: Entebbe to Buhoma Region ( Northern Sector of Bwindi Forest).
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Bwindi.
- Day 03: Transfer to Entebbe – End of the Safari
3 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region ( Northern Sector of Bwindi Forest)
Day 01: Entebbe to Buhoma Region ( Northern sector of Bwindi Forest National Park)
Breakfast; thereafter depart your Hotel at 8:00 am and embark on the drive to Bwindi Forest National Park from Entebbe. The journey from Entebbe to the Buhoma region is approximately 500km and lasts ± 9 hours. Lunch en route, and continue to Buhoma arriving in the evening. Check-in, dinner, and overnight at your lodge.
Journey time: ±9-Hours from Entebbe.
Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse | Meals Included: Lunch en route, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Buhoma Region ( Northern Sector of Bwindi forest National Park)
Breakfast; thereafter confirm that you have all the basics; a lunch box (to be provided by the Lodge), raincoat, good hiking boots, waterproof pants + long-sleeved shirt, a pair of strong garden gloves, repellent, a waterproof daypack to carry all your valuables.
Your guide will thereafter transfer you to the briefing point and also help you out through the registration process. After the briefing by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger, you will embark on your long-awaited Gorilla trekking experience. Return to the lodge and relax.
Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
Day 03: Transfer from Buhoma Region (Northern Sector of Bwindi) to Entebbe.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to the Buhoma region starting in Entebbe.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you back to Entebbe International airport for your onward return flight.
Drive time(s): Bwindi to Entebbe ± 9 hours.
Accommodation: Not included on this Day – but can be arranged at EXTRA cost – if needed.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Things to note about this 3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region
- This trip starts & finishes in Entebbe. Speak to us about the possibility of finishing in Kigali. (Prior flight – ground handling planning is important).
- Unless intending to fly into Uganda and out through Kigali, the ordinary Uganda tourist visa costs USD50 should Suffice. If you plan on flying out through Kigali, we recommend getting the East African Tourist Visa – USD100 – Valid 90 Days – which admits you to Uganda & Rwanda.
- Kigali is ±5 hour’s drive from Kigali – a lot shorter than driving back to Entebbe from Bwindi ±9 hours – carefully decide where you want to start. Feel free to speak to us for advice.
End of Service – 03 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region
Where you will stay during your 3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region
Ride 4 A woman Guesthouse
Ride for A Woman Guesthouse in Bwindi; A fairly priced budget to Midrange Great-Value Lodge whose revenue is re-invested in skilling the local Women of the Buhoma Region. The Women are trained in craft production, tailoring, and general hospitality training.
In case you like the tour but prefer staying at a different Hotel/Lodge;
While we try to keep this tour as affordable as possible, the accommodation at the Ride 4 A Woman Guesthouse is clean, safe, and comfortable. However, if you prefer to stay at a different hotel/lodge, then kindly consider any one of the following options.
Note: Accommodation ought to be decided on before we book your permit. A last-minute change of accommodation may affect the smooth running of this tour – Work with us to get the best of your 3 days budget Uganda gorilla Safari with Realm Africa Safaris™
You will be driven in a customized 4X4 Toyota Landcruiser fitted with a cooler box for your drinks and air-conditioning – if need be.
| No. Of Persons | Low season (March, April, May, Sept & Nov) | Peak Season (June - August, Oct & Dec - February) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $850 | $880 |
| 2 | $440pp | $460pp |
| 3 | $430pp | $450pp |
| 4 | $410pp | $430pp |
| 5 | $400pp | $420pp |
| 6 | $380pp | $400pp |
Travelers seeking to stay alone in a single room will be charged $40 as single room Supplement fees.
Note:
- Low season falls in the months of March, April, May & Sept – November.
- Peak season falls in the months of June, July, August, October & December
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour Price:
- 02 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals are as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English-speaking driver guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is excluded in this tour price:
- Visa Fees (Budget $50 pp – can be got on arrival).
- Any government-imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the first & last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari to Buhoma Region
ADD 02 Days In Queen Elizabeth Park
In the two (02) additional days you will be able to visit Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions, Take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel, trek to see chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge, and also track lions in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
See Sample Itinerary: 5 days Gorillas, chimps & Lions Safari
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