This 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Camping Safari offered by Realm Africa Safaris™ is the most affordable Gorilla Trekking Holiday for persons looking to go tracking gorillas on a budget.
3 Days Gorilla trekking Camping Safari
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- Day 01: Entebbe to Bwindi Forest.
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Bwindi.
- Day 03: Transfer back to Entebbe – End of the Safari
Detailed Itinerary (Day by Day)
Day 01: Transfer from Kigali/ Entebbe to Bwindi Forest NP.
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: ±9-Hours from Entebbe or ±5-Hours from Entebbe
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Meals Included: Lunch, & 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: Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
DAY 03: Transfer from Bwindi Forest National Park back to Kigali/Entebbe.
Today marks the end of your 03 Day Gorilla Trekking Camping Safari. After your breakfast, you will check out of your hotel with all your belongings and your guide will then transfer you to back to Kigali or Entebbe International airport for your onward return flight.
Journey time(s):±9-Hours from Entebbe or ±5-Hours from Entebbe
Accommodation: Not included on this Day – but can be arranged at EXTRA cost – if needed. | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Important things to note about our 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Camping Safari
- This tour can start either in Kigali or Entebbe. It’s also possible to start in Kigali and end in Entebbe or vice versus.
- We recommend applying for an East African Tourist Visa – USD100 – Valid 90 Days – admits you to Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya.
- Bwindi is ±5 hours drive from Kigali or ±9-Hours from Entebbe.
End of Service – 03 Days Gorilla Trekking Camping Safari
Accommodation will be in dome-shaped Canvas Tents pitched on at public campsites with shared bathrooms, and maybe bucket showers that come cold.
Private camping Is also possible but will cost a lot more – See: Private Luxury Gorilla Camping Safaris.
Read our Blog: Safari Camps Vs Safari lodge
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini-Van
Our standard model 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.
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 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 Budget Gorilla Safari from Kigali
ADD 01 Day for Golden Monkey trekking In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
With one (01) EXTRA Day added to your 3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari from Kigali, you will be able to take on yet another interest primate tracking experience; Golden Monkey tracking. Unlike gorilla trekking, Golden monkey tracking is a lighter trek but equally exciting to watch the monkeys munch on young bamboo shoots and insects.
See Sample Itinerary: 4 days Budget Gorilla and Golden Monkey Safari
