4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
This 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi with gorilla safari trails tours will take you to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park a home to the endangered mountain gorillas hosting almost a half the world’s remaining population, an estimation of about 1050 mountain gorillas are left world-wide. You will stand a chance to track in two different gorilla families a great memorable experience.
Important to note while trekking #4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
You are advised to Keep a distance of at least 7 meters at all times away from mountain gorilla
Try to Keep your voices low while on the trek, but feel free to ask as many questions to the ranger guide as possible
Do not go for gorilla trekking if you are not feeling well, this will put the life of both you and gorillas on danger
Do not smoke, drink or eat in the presence of gorillas, the gorillas may charge on you
Keep within your group and never surround gorillas
Only persons above 15 years are allowed to trek gorillas
You have only an hour to have face to face encounter with gorillas
Proposed Itinerary #4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Transfer to to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla Tracking and Batwa trail
Gorilla trekking(different sector) and proceed Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe/Kigali Airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
You will be picked up at any agreed upon point in Entebbe airport or at any Hotel in Kampala by our safari guide/driver , he will drive you to the south western part of Uganda to Bwindi impenetrable national park a home to the few remaining endangered mountain gorillas.
The journey from Kampala to the park takes about 7-9 hours’ drive however, with stopovers at any interesting point like at the equator crossing for informative talks, snacks and photography, handcraft shops and also at Mbarara for an hour lunch break. After an hour lunch break, we will continue with the drive through the gorgeous scenery sometimes referred to as the ‘’Switzerland of Africa’’ this is a great sight as you continue with the drive to the park.
Depending on where you booked for your accommodation, arrive at the park in the evening either at Ruhija sector or Buhoma sector of the park. Check into your pre-booked accommodation for relaxation, dinner and an overnight at
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/ Chameleon Hill Lodge/
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp
budget: Bakiga Lodge/ Buhoma Community Campground
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla tracking and Nature walk in Bwindi national park
After an early breakfast at the lodge, our safari guide will drive you to the park headquarters where you will meet the park wardens or senior ranger guides who will take you through a short briefing about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas and also get you allocated to the gorilla family to visit. After, the ranger guide will lead you to the impenetrable forest to begin the search of these incredible species of gorillas.
Carry bottled water, and sometimes packed lunch since the trek is unpredictable meeting them depends on where they last spent the previous night from the search may go to a half or full day in the jungle, so don’t forget to put on strong shoes/boats .
Passing through the steep, thick and sometimes muddy forest is a bit tiresome, however once these apes are meet you will forget all the troubles you have gone through and utilize the one hour you are allowed to stay with the gorillas, learn their behaviors as well as taking as many photos and videos with them .
After this wonderful activity, retreat back to the lodge for relaxation and late lunch, if the evening is free go for a community walk and visit the Batwa community. Dinner and an overnight at
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/ Chameleon Hill Lodge/
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp
budget: Bakiga Lodge/ Buhoma Community Campground
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 3: 2nd Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, follow the same steps like on day one of gorilla tracking, with packed lunch the ranger will lead you the forest to track the gorillas, this time you visit a different gorilla family for a better experience. Pass through terraced hills and steep slope and finally to the gorillas, meeting them depends on where they last spent their night from.
Once they are met only one hour is allowed to stay with them, take photos and videos with them. After, on your Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, return to the lodge and for relaxation as you pack your luggage and later, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi the second deepest lake in Africa free from Bilharzia. Arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner and an overnight
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation Option:
Luxury:Bird nest @ Bunyonyi Resort
Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi
budget: Hawk’s Eye Lodge Bunyonyi
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 4: Canoe ride on the lake and Transfer back to Kampala
Wake up early and enjoy a boat ride on the lake Bunyonyi and explore the nearby islands on the lake for an opportunity to have a glance on a scenic view of the well terraced hills around the lake as well as several species of birds that reside and feed on the lake. After, with packed lunch, you will be driven back to Kampala and later you will be transferred to the airport to meet your departure flight back if scheduled on this day.
End of 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
The safari includes
- Transportation and fuel in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari as included in the itinerary
- 2 Gorilla Permit per person each at $700
- Canoe ride on the lake Bunyonyi
- Full English Speaking driver guide and all his associated expenses and any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- park entrance fees
- Any other Activity fees as mentioned in the Itinerary
Safari Exclusions
- Accommodation in Kampala unless is on itinerary
- Flights
- Visa fees,
- Airport taxes
- Item of personal nature, like bar bills, tipping, Laundry ,Beverages
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extra expenses not included above.