Bwindi Gorilla trekking, Bwindi National park is the biggest national park inhabiting the mountain Gorillas in all the three countries that inhabit the only left Mountain Gorillas in the world. The park covers an area of 321 sq km it’s one of the oldest National parks in the world. The park is located in the southwest part of Uganda; it’s best famous for mountain Gorillas. There about 800 mountain Gorillas inhabiting the national park, primates, birds, trees, antelopes and many more. Bwindi is derived from a local word which means “darkness”, since the forest is gifted with streams of water, trees.The park also is a home to 18 habituated mountain Gorilla groups, primates such as chimpanzees, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, mammals, reptiles, butterflies, frogs, birds and many more. Gorilla trekking takes 30 minutes to three quarters of the day which is worthy, this depends on the location of the mountain Gorillas where they last feed and nested, take note these are wild animals they keep on moving.
Tour Features
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Buhoma Community Camp
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 |
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 3 |
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Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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1Pickup from Kampala and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Nati
After an early cup of coffee. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel/guest house for a short briefing about the entire 3-day trip and the en-route stops you will be making on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this early morning drive enables as to reach early as well as curb traffic jam. Drive to the southwest part of Uganda, along the way have a stop at the equator for photography and stretching. Stand between the imaginary lines crossing through the world, visit the souvenir shops one can buy one in memories of the tour. Head to Mbarara town as you drive through grasslands, see long horned cattle’s grazing along the road side. Proceed to Bwindi as you view Banana plantations beautiful sceneries of rolling hills and many more. Arrive at your lodge check in relax and have dinner.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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2Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After early morning Breakfast, you will meet your guide again and drive to the park headquarters and meet other travelers for briefing at 7:30am about the dos and don’ts when you meet the Gorillas in the forest. Meet the game ranger and start off the hike which takes 30minutes to three quarters of the day this depends on where the Mountains Gorillas are. As you trek see different tree species, for bird lovers this will be your opportunity to spot a number of birds, have a chance to see the primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, mammals and many more. There muddy steep slopes your advised to use a walking stick, and a minimum level of fitness is required to have your trek a success. Once you meet our close relatives, you be given one hour to be in meters with the Gorillas for photo shots as you listen to informative talk from the wardens and rangers. Have lunch in the jungle there after return to the lodge to celebrate the Gorilla experience you will be awarded with a Gorilla certificate. Return to the lodge relax .in the evening visit the Batwa Community as they expose their culture the Batwa are the first people who lived in Bwindi Forest, be entertained with their amazing dances, poems and many more.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| May 15 2023 to Jan 15 2026 | $1209 | $ | $996 | $ | $ |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
LAKATO SAFARIS
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
8 -
Member Of :
AUTO, UTB, UWA, IATA -
Tour Types :
Gorila and Chimpanzee Tracking, Birding, Wildlife, Mountain hiking, Day excursions, cultural and community safaris -
Destinations :
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda - Lakato Safaris Ltd is a private tour company specializing in luxury, concierge and bespoke travel in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. With years of experience and expertise on these countries and respective tourism attractions, we are able to design remarkable authentic adventures that suit every timeline, every purpose, every budget and every style – rugged or luxe, that are sure to satisfy customer expectations. As advocates and travelers like you, we always make sure that we give you a trip that is unique and is everything you’ve ever dreamt of and more. The best thing is, we’ll always make you feel right at home.
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Buhoma Community Camp,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 |
Buhoma Community Rest Camp,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 3 |
,
|
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
-
1Pickup from Kampala and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Nati
After an early cup of coffee. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel/guest house for a short briefing about the entire 3-day trip and the en-route stops you will be making on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this early morning drive enables as to reach early as well as curb traffic jam. Drive to the southwest part of Uganda, along the way have a stop at the equator for photography and stretching. Stand between the imaginary lines crossing through the world, visit the souvenir shops one can buy one in memories of the tour. Head to Mbarara town as you drive through grasslands, see long horned cattle’s grazing along the road side. Proceed to Bwindi as you view Banana plantations beautiful sceneries of rolling hills and many more. Arrive at your lodge check in relax and have dinner.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
-
2Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After early morning Breakfast, you will meet your guide again and drive to the park headquarters and meet other travelers for briefing at 7:30am about the dos and don’ts when you meet the Gorillas in the forest. Meet the game ranger and start off the hike which takes 30minutes to three quarters of the day this depends on where the Mountains Gorillas are. As you trek see different tree species, for bird lovers this will be your opportunity to spot a number of birds, have a chance to see the primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, mammals and many more. There muddy steep slopes your advised to use a walking stick, and a minimum level of fitness is required to have your trek a success. Once you meet our close relatives, you be given one hour to be in meters with the Gorillas for photo shots as you listen to informative talk from the wardens and rangers. Have lunch in the jungle there after return to the lodge to celebrate the Gorilla experience you will be awarded with a Gorilla certificate. Return to the lodge relax .in the evening visit the Batwa Community as they expose their culture the Batwa are the first people who lived in Bwindi Forest, be entertained with their amazing dances, poems and many more.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| May 15 2023 to Jan 15 2026 | $1209 | $ | $996 | $ | $ |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
LAKATO SAFARIS
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
8 -
Member Of :
AUTO, UTB, UWA, IATA -
Tour Types :
Gorila and Chimpanzee Tracking, Birding, Wildlife, Mountain hiking, Day excursions, cultural and community safaris -
Destinations :
Kenya Tanzania Uganda - Lakato Safaris Ltd is a private tour company specializing in luxury, concierge and bespoke travel in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. With years of experience and expertise on these countries and respective tourism attractions, we are able to design remarkable authentic adventures that suit every timeline, every purpose, every budget and every style – rugged or luxe, that are sure to satisfy customer expectations. As advocates and travelers like you, we always make sure that we give you a trip that is unique and is everything you’ve ever dreamt of and more. The best thing is, we’ll always make you feel right at home.
