Plan, Book & enjoy this 3 Days Budget Gorilla Habituation Safari in Uganda. On this trip you will visit Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park considered to be the Capital of Gorilla Safaris. Bwindi Forest boasts over 500 gorilla individuals out of the total number ±1000 individuals of mountain gorillas still existing in Africa. Bwindi is the only place in Africa where you can indulge in the Gorilla Habituation experience.
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From $440 pp sharing 01 room.(Excludes the Habituation Permit – $1,500 per person/permit)
Tour Price includes;
- 02 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals are as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English-speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours are as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
Tour price excludes; Gorilla Habituation Permit – $1,500 per person/permit (We book this for you)
3 Days Budget Gorilla Habituation Safari from as low as $440pp* based on 02 sharing.
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Kigali/Entebbe
*We recommend starting in Kigali only a 5-hrs drive Vs 10-hrs from Entebbe.
Ends: Kigali or Entebbe.
Tour Visits: Bwindi Forest NP.
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- Day 01: Kigali/Entebbe to Bwindi Forest.
- Day 02: Gorilla Habituation experience In Bwindi.
- Day 03: Transfer to Kigali/Entebbe – End of the Safari
3 Days Budget Gorilla Habituation Safari from as low as $440pp * based on 02 Sharing
This trip can either start in Kigali (Only 5 hours drive from Kigali recommended) or Entebbe ( 10 hours from Entebbe). *You can also fly from Entebbe to Bwindi (see: 3 Days Flying Gorilla Habituation Safari from Entebbe)
Day 01: Kigali/ Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park
Breakfast; thereafter depart your Hotel at 7:00 am and embark on the drive to Bwindi Forest National Park. Lunch en route, arrive at your lodge in time for check-in dinner and overnight.
Journey time:
- ± 5 Hours from Kigali (RECOMMENDED)
- ± 10 Hours from Entebbe. You may opt to fly from Entebbe to Bwindi, and drive 1 hour to your hotel.
- How does Driving compare to Flying to Bwindi
Accommodation: Gorilla Havens Lodge | Meals Included: Lunch, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Meals Included:
Day 02: Gorilla Habituation 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: Gorilla Havens Lodge | Meals Included: Lunch, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Meals Included: Lunch, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 03: Transfer back to Kigali for your onward travel
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Days budget Gorilla Habituation Safari to bwindi
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you to back to Kigali International airport for your onward return flight.
Journey time(s):
- Bwindi to Entebbe ± 10 hours.
- 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 3 days Budget Gorilla Habituation Safari in Uganda
- 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 and 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 90 Days – admits you to Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya.
- Bwindi is ±4 hours 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 Gorilla Habituation Safari in Bwindi
| No. Of Persons | Rate per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | $850 |
| 2 | $440pp |
| 3 | $430pp |
| 4 | $410pp |
| 5 | $400pp |
| 6 | $380pp |
| Prices above exclude; Gorilla Habituation Permits @1,500 per person - We book it for you at NO extra Cost if you book this tour. | |
What is included in this tour:
- 02 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals are as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English-speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours are as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is excluded on this tour:
- Gorilla Habituation permits – $1,500 per person/permit ( We book this 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, visa fees, etc.)
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
You’ll be driven in a customized 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser. 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.
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Budget Gorilla Habituation 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
