3 Days Budget Safari to Nkuringo Region of Bwindi Forest National park
On this 3 Days Budget Safari to Nkuringo Region you will visit Bwindi impenetrable forest the Capital for 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 19 habituated mountain Gorilla Families Open for gorilla trekking in Bwindi .
Nkuringo Region is home to three (03) habituated Mountain gorilla families; Nkuringo, Bishaho, and Christmas gorilla family. There are 24 gorilla permits available for gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo Region on a daily. Each gorilla permit costs $700 per person for foreign non-residents ( See: Detailed Gorilla permit Prices for 2021 – 2022)
From as low as
$440 per person sharing (*Low season offer)
Includes: accommodation & meals, transport, fuel, and the service of a local English speaking driver-guide.
3 Days Budget Safari to Nkuringo Region
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Kigali or Entebbe.
Ends: Kigali or 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 Nkuringo Region.
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Bwindi.
- Day 03: Transfer back to Kigali/Entebbe – End of the Safari
3 Days Budget Safari to Nkuringo Region
Day 01: Kigali/Entebbe to Nkuringo Region (Bwindi Forest)
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 Bwindi Forest National Park is approximately 500km and lasts ± 9 hours. Lunch en-route, and continue to Bwindi arriving in the evening. Checkin, dinner, and overnight your lodge.
Journey time:
- ±9-hrs from Entebbe to Nkuringo.
- ±5hrs from Kigali to Nkuringo.
Accommodation: Bwindi Backpackers Lodge. | Meals Included: Lunch en-route, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Nkuringo Region (Bwindi)
Breakfast; thereafter confirm that you have all the basics; a lunch box that will be provided by the lodge where you are staying, a face-mask to safeguard you or the gorillas from COVID-19, a raincoat, a pair of 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: Bwindi Backpackers Lodge. | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
Day 03: Transfer from Nkuringo (Bwindi ) back to Entebbe/Kigali.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 3 Days Budget Safari to Nkuringo Region.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you back to Kigali or Entebbe International airport for your onward return flight.
Journey time(s):
- ±9 hours transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe by road.
- ±5 hours transfer from Bwindi to Kigali by road.
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 Nkuringo.
- This trip Starts & finishes in Entebbe. Speak to us about the posibility of finishing in Kigali. (Prior flight – ground handling planning is important).
- Unless intending to flying 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 – 03 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Nkuringo Region
Where you will stay during your 3 Days Budget Uganda gorilla Safari to Nkuringo.
Bwindi Backpackers Lodge
Bwindi Backpackers lodge is located on a hill that shares the boundary with Bwindi forest with immediate access to the road network making it the most affordable and yet accessible budget gorilla trekking safari lodge in the Nkuringo region. The lodge offers accommodation in two categories; budget & midrange rooms with shared bathrooms, self-contained rooms, and cottages. Camping with your own equipment is also possible.
Learn more about Bwindi Backpackers Lodge
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 at Bwindi Backpackers Lodge 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 to Nkuringo region with Realm Africa Safaris™
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport in of 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 upto 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 | $1,690 |
| 2 | $1,140pp |
| 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. (Budget $700 pp – We can book this for you at No Extra Cost)
- Visa Fees (Budget $50 pp – can be got on arrival).
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the 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
ADD 02 Days In Queen Elizabeth National 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 chimpanzee 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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