On this 3 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari starting in Kigali, you’ll visit Bwindi impenetrable forest the Capital for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Africa. Bwindi Forest boasts over 500 gorilla individuals out of the total number ±1000 individuals of mountain gorillas still existing in Africa. Bwindi Forest National Park currently has 19 habituated mountain gorilla families all spread out through four (04) designated Gorilla trekking regions: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo gorilla trekking Region.
3 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari starting in Kigali, Rwanda
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- 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 Uganda Gorilla Safari
DAY 01: KIGALI TO BWINDI FOREST NATIONAL PARK.
Breakfast; thereafter depart your Hotel at 8:00 am and embark on the drive into Uganda, continuing to Bwindi Forest National Park. Lunch at the Lodge, and thereafter relax at the lodge.
Journey time: 5 hours from Kigali.
Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals Included: Lunch en route & Dinner at the Lodge.
DAY 02: GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI FOREST
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 BACK TO KIGALI AIRPORT
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Day Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you 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 Uganda Gorilla Safari
- This trip can be further tailored to Start and End in Entebbe, start in Entebbe and finish in Kigali, or even start in Kigali and finish in Entebbe (Prior flight – ground handling planning is important).
- If flying in through Uganda and flying out through Rwanda or Vice Verser, ensure you apply for an East African Tourist Visa – USD100 – Valid for 90 Days – admits you to Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya.
- Bwindi is ±5 hour’s drive from Kigali and ±9 hours from Entebbe – carefully decide where you want to start. Feel free to speak to us for advice.
End of Service – 03 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari starting in Kigali
Accommodation Options: Budget, Midrange & Upmarket
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 Superior comfort of travelling 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 | 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 |
Includes & Excludes are as mentioned below:
What is Included on this tour:
- 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 on this tour:
- Gorilla Permit costs $700pp – we buy it for you.
- Visa Fees.
- 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, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Budget 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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