Our 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari visits Bwindi impenetrable forest the Capital for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Africa. Bwindi Forest boasts of over 500 individuals out of the total number – 1,000 individuals of mountain gorillas still existing in Africa.
3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari in Uganda
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Either in Kigali or Entebbe.
Ends: Kigali.
Tour visits:
- Bwindi Forest NP (Rushaga Region)
Brief itinerary:
- Day 01: Kigali to Bwindi Forest.
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi.
- Day 03: Transfer to Kigali/Entebbe – End of the Gorilla Habituation Safari
3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari in Uganda
Day 01: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park from either Kigali or Entebbe.
Breakfast; thereafter depart your hotel and embark on the drive to Bwindi Forest National Park. Lunch en-route. Arriving at your lodge in time for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Journey time(s) by car;
- Kigali to Bwindi Forest ±05-Hours including border crossing time (Recommended).
- Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park ±09-Hours (by road). Speak to us about flying from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest.
Accommodation Suggestion:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (Midrange)
- Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge (Luxury).
Meal plan: Lunch, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Bwindi Forest National Park
Gorilla Habituation, unlike gorilla trekking, starts as early as 6:00 am so we will have an early breakfast this morning, and 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 Habituation Experience. Return to the lodge and relax.
Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (Midrange)
- Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge (Luxury).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
Day 03: Transfer back to Kigali or Entebbe.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you back to Kigali or Entebbe International Airport for your onward return flight.
Drive time(s): Bwindi to Kigali ± 5 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 03 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari in Uganda
- There are two (02) ways of getting to Bwindi Forest On this particular trip; Fly into Kigali, and drive 05-hours to get to Bwindi Forest, or Fly into Entebbe and drive 09-hours to get to Bwindi Forest National Park. We recommend that you fly in via Kigali as it is a shorter drive to get to Bwindi Forest National Park. However, if Entebbe is your choice, then we will recommend breaking the 09-hour drive into two (02) with an overnight stay at Lake Mburo National Park.
- If flying in through Kigali, we recommend getting the East African Tourist Visa – USD100 – Valid for 90 Days – admits you to Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya. This comes in handy as you travel back and forth between Rwanda & Uganda.
- While this trip could start in Kigali or Entebbe, we recommend choosing Kigali in order to reduce the Driving time from Entebbe which is usually 9 – 10 hours. However, if your budget allows for a domestic flight from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest, we can arrange that. Email us and let’s discuss the details.
- This trip can 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) simply speak to us about your start and Endpoint.
End of Service – 03 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari
Accommodation on your 3 days Gorilla Habituation safari with Realm Africa Safaris™
STANDARD OFFER: 4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser for Superior off-Road Driving.
All our transfers are conducted in a fully air-conditioned 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser fitted with a cool box/fridge fully stocked 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.
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We don’t publish fixed tour rates as our safari prices differ based on the number of persons traveling, and the type of accommodation – budget, mid-range to luxury.
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour:
- 01 Gorilla Habituation Permit per person.
- 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 not included in this tour:
- 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, visa fees, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari
ADD 01 Day for Golden Monkey Habituation In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
With one (01) EXTRA Day added to your 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Safari, you will be able to take on yet another interesting primate Habituation experience; Golden Monkey Habituation. Unlike gorilla trekking, Golden monkey habituation is a lighter trek but equally exciting to watch the monkeys munch on young bamboo shoots and insects.
See Sample Itinerary: 4 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Habituation Safari
