3 Days Budget road trip to Bwindi for $440 per person sharing with accommodation & meals, transport, fuel, and the service of a local English speaking driver-guide included in the tour Price.
NOTE: The $440pp* low season price above excludes the cost of a gorilla Permit. A gorilla Permit in Uganda Costs $700 per person – we book it for you at No extra Cost.
On this 3 Days Budget road trip to Bwindi, the Capital of Mountain Gorilla Trekking in 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 road trip to Bwindi starting in Entebbe
Tour Details:
Tour Starts: Entebbe.
Ends: Entebbe. (Speak to us about ending this tours in Kigali).
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: Kigali/Entebbe to Bwindi Forest.
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Bwindi.
- Day 03: Transfer to Kigali/Entebbe – End of the Safari
3 Days Budget road trip to Bwindi from Entebbe
Day 01: Entebbe to Bwindi forest National Park
Breakfast; thereafter depart your Hotel at 07:00 am and embark on the drive to Bwindi Forest National Park from Entebbe. The journey from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park is approximately 500km /310 miles and lasts ± 9 hours. Lunch en route, and continue to Bwindi arriving in the evening. Checkin, dinner, and overnight at your lodge.
Journey time: ±9-Hours from Entebbe.
Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp. | Meals Included: Lunch en route, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in 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: Broadbill Forest Camp. | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
Day 03: Transfer from Bwindi Forest National Park to Entebbe.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Days Budget Gorilla Safari from Entebbe.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you to 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 road trip to Bwindi
- 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 – admits you to Uganda & Rwanda.
- Kigali is ±5 hours 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 – 3 Days Budget road trip to Bwindi from Entebbe
Where you will stay during your 3 Days Budget road trip to Bwindi starting in Entebbe.
Broadbill Forest Camp
Broadbill Forest Camp offers the best budget accommodation in the Ruhija Sector of Bwindi Forest – an ideal location to consider as a base for gorilla trekking, birding, and any other activities starting in the Ruhija sector. This Camp is owned by a local safari guide Emmy Gongo – one of the reasons we like it. Emmy Gongo doubles up as our resident site guide for our bird enthusiasts visiting the Ruhija sector.
In case you like the tour but prefer to Upgrade your accommodation;
While we try to keep this tour as affordable as possible, the accommodation ( broadbill forest camp is clean, safe and is comfortable. However, if you prefer to upgrade, 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™
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini-Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport in 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of up to 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy the Superior comfort of traveling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
| No. Of Persons | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,750 |
| 2 | $1,380pp |
| 3 | $1,135pp |
| 4 | $1,130pp |
| 5 | $1,125pp |
| 6 | $1,120pp |
| Price mentioned above Includes: 01 gorilla permit per person, 02 nights accommodation with meals, transport in 4x4 vehicle driven by a local English-speaking driver guide. | |
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
What is included in this tour Price:
- 02 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals 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:
- Gorilla Permit. $700 pp – We arrange this for you at No Extra Cost)
- Visa Fees at $50 pp – Please apply Online.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the arrival & 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 Uganda Gorilla Safari
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
