Face the Silver back in the jangle, Mountain gorillas are listed as endangered species on the Red-list, and they are endemic to east Affric particularly in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R.C (Congo). Bwindi impenetrable national park a World Heritage Site welcomes all kind of guests in search of the enchanting mountain gorillas. Spend 3 days inside and on the edges of the forest, spotting monkeys, birds and other wildlife and mountain gorillas of course. On this life time safari, you will get a chance to mingle with the indigenous people (Batwa) who used to inhabit the Bwindi forest.
ACTIVITIES: Gorilla tracking, bird watching, scenery viewing, community visiting, forest tracking
Start this amazing day with a delicious early morning Breakfast as you prepare to start your journey to the stunning Bwindi Impenetrable National park, you will have a stopover at the Equator and watch the water demonstration as you proceed will be able to meet a lot of amazing feature such as the fascinating savannah woodland of L. Mburo national park if luck enough see the Zebras grazing, meet the happy and smiling people. You will later have a lunch stop over, stretch and relax then drive to Buhoma community Lodge in the south-western part of Uganda. You cross a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa. Your lodge is deep in the forest with view of the mist falling on the forested mountains. This will undoubtedly be one of the most spectacular views you have ever seen!
Accommodation: Buhoma community Lodge
Meal Plan:Breakfast,Lunch and dinner (soft drinks)
Today is the big day prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare mountain gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both mountain gorillas and the only forest in Africa which can make this claim, in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, species of mammal, butterflies and birds. En route to the gorillas,your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity, including dung,nests and chewed bamboo shoots. Your track will be an exciting journey along the forested slopes, intertwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorilla family. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in
the mist.
Accommodation: Buhoma community Lodge
Meal Plan:Breakfast, packed lunch &Dinner(soft drinks)
Start this day with an early morning breakfast and checkout from the lodge and leave for cultural encounter, for generations, Mgahinga dense forests were homes to the indigenous Batwa-hunters-gatherers and fierce warriors who depended on the forest for shelter, food and medicine. Now lead visitors through the forests and introduce them to their old homes and the techniques they used to survive on while in the forest. After this experience you leave for Kampala or Entebbe according to your destination.
On the last day accommodation and dinner are not included but we can organize if requested.
END OF THE SAFARI
Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (on all days
International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
