3 Days Gorilla Trekking and Batwa experience in Bwindi starts and ends in Kampala with Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in South Western part of Uganda. It is approximately an 8 hours drive from Kampala the capital city for the pearl of Africa Uganda. Itinerary Highlights. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Bwindi is a big habitant for mountain gorillas in Uganda harboring over 300 of them and this is almost half of the World’s gorilla population. While trekking, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 880 remaining in the wild. This is an experience you won’t soon forget! Batwa trail experience The Batwa where the original inhabitants of the forests in Bwindi, Mgahinga, the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga in Congo. Most were forced out of the forests but without compensation or proper adjustment to the modern life. Relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush as well as green-terraced hills with its amazing 29 Islands.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range 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 |
Engagi Lodge
|
All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Bird-Nest Resort at Bunyonyi
|
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
No Accommodation (Unless on request)
|
All Meals Included |
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1Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Our guide-driver shall pick you from the Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe early morning at 7am and set off a long drive to Southwest to Bwindi National Park with enroute stopover at the equator for experimentation and photography and lunch break in Mbarara. You will proceed to Bwindi National Park reaching early in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge/hotel.
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This will be an eventful day and you need to wake up at around 6am. As you take breakfast, request the hotel to prepare for you parked lunch just in case the trekking activity goes on past mid-day. The driver will take you to the park offices so that you are in time for the briefing from the park ranger-guide which starts at 7:30am. The briefing covers everything you must know about gorilla trekking including the gorilla groups in the sector, history of the forest and what to expect. After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family along with 7 other travelers. The Park Guides will offer you a hiking stick and a chance to hire porters to help you with any heavy luggage/cameras. After everyone is assembled, you will begin tracking the primates. Gorilla trekking can take anywhere between 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family you are tracking and their location on the day of the trek. Once you get to them, you are allowed only one hour of observation. Use this time to study the group and individual members. Do not forget to take some videos and photos or else no one will know that you ever took part in such a fascinating activity. Please kindly note that mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 90%. After spending time with the primates, you will be led back to the starting point for your certificate of participation. You will find our office Guide waiting to take you back to the hotel for lunch and rest. Batwa trail Late in the afternoon, you will be taken to visit the Batwa pygmies of Bwindi. The Batwa where the original inhabitants of the forests in Bwindi, Mgahinga, the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga in Congo. Most were forced out of the forests but without compensation or proper adjustment to the modern life. The nature walk will offer you an opportunity to learn about their ancient ways of life and the struggles to adapt to modern life outside the forest. Relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi After the Batwa trail, you will then proceed to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush as well as green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m). But it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that makes it most magical for you could admire all day.
Accommodation: Bird-Nest Resort at Bunyonyi,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Transfer to Kampala (Entebbe International Airport)
You will have a relaxed morning breakfast; with a spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands. Right in your sight. Afterwards you will embark on your journey back to Kampala and eventually you will be dropped off at the airport or at your hotel in Kampala. Thus this will bring our 3 days Gorilla Trekking and Batwa experience in Bwindi Safari to an end. Thank you for choosing Arcadia Safaris and we hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit!!!
Accommodation: No Accommodation (Unless on request),
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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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 |
| Sep 20 2023 to Dec 31 2033 | $1500 | $1500 | $1460 | $1460 | $1400 |
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
ARCADIA SAFARIS
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
110 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Game Viewing, Birding, Hiking, Fishing, Cultural & Boat Cruise Safaris -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda - Arcadia Safaris, we are a premier tour company in Uganda. We are dedicated to providing you with unforgettable safari experience that showcases the beauty and wonders of East Africa diverse Wildlife and Primates, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. We are specialists in tailor made tours and safari holidays in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Whether for individuals, families or larger groups, we provide a personalized, satisfying tour services. Our team of experienced guides and staff are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of these incredible East Africa destinations with you. Whether you are seeking a thrilling adventure, a relaxing getaway, or a cultural immersion, we have a wide range of tours and activities to suit your interests and preferences. Feel free to browse through our safari tours or alternatively design an itinerary with the help of our travel experts. Join us on a journey of discovery and adventure, and let us show you the best we offer.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range 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 |
Engagi Lodge,
|
All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Bird-Nest Resort at Bunyonyi,
|
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
No Accommodation (Unless on request),
|
All Meals Included |
-
1Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Our guide-driver shall pick you from the Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe early morning at 7am and set off a long drive to Southwest to Bwindi National Park with enroute stopover at the equator for experimentation and photography and lunch break in Mbarara. You will proceed to Bwindi National Park reaching early in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge/hotel.
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
2Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This will be an eventful day and you need to wake up at around 6am. As you take breakfast, request the hotel to prepare for you parked lunch just in case the trekking activity goes on past mid-day. The driver will take you to the park offices so that you are in time for the briefing from the park ranger-guide which starts at 7:30am. The briefing covers everything you must know about gorilla trekking including the gorilla groups in the sector, history of the forest and what to expect. After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family along with 7 other travelers. The Park Guides will offer you a hiking stick and a chance to hire porters to help you with any heavy luggage/cameras. After everyone is assembled, you will begin tracking the primates. Gorilla trekking can take anywhere between 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family you are tracking and their location on the day of the trek. Once you get to them, you are allowed only one hour of observation. Use this time to study the group and individual members. Do not forget to take some videos and photos or else no one will know that you ever took part in such a fascinating activity. Please kindly note that mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 90%. After spending time with the primates, you will be led back to the starting point for your certificate of participation. You will find our office Guide waiting to take you back to the hotel for lunch and rest. Batwa trail Late in the afternoon, you will be taken to visit the Batwa pygmies of Bwindi. The Batwa where the original inhabitants of the forests in Bwindi, Mgahinga, the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga in Congo. Most were forced out of the forests but without compensation or proper adjustment to the modern life. The nature walk will offer you an opportunity to learn about their ancient ways of life and the struggles to adapt to modern life outside the forest. Relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi After the Batwa trail, you will then proceed to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush as well as green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m). But it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that makes it most magical for you could admire all day.
Accommodation: Bird-Nest Resort at Bunyonyi, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Transfer to Kampala (Entebbe International Airport)
You will have a relaxed morning breakfast; with a spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands. Right in your sight. Afterwards you will embark on your journey back to Kampala and eventually you will be dropped off at the airport or at your hotel in Kampala. Thus this will bring our 3 days Gorilla Trekking and Batwa experience in Bwindi Safari to an end. Thank you for choosing Arcadia Safaris and we hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit!!!
Accommodation: No Accommodation (Unless on request), ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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
- 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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Sep 20 2023 to Dec 31 2033 | $1500 | $1500 | $1460 | $1460 | $1400 |
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
ARCADIA SAFARIS
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
110 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Game Viewing, Birding, Hiking, Fishing, Cultural & Boat Cruise Safaris -
Destinations :
Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda - Arcadia Safaris, we are a premier tour company in Uganda. We are dedicated to providing you with unforgettable safari experience that showcases the beauty and wonders of East Africa diverse Wildlife and Primates, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. We are specialists in tailor made tours and safari holidays in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Whether for individuals, families or larger groups, we provide a personalized, satisfying tour services. Our team of experienced guides and staff are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of these incredible East Africa destinations with you. Whether you are seeking a thrilling adventure, a relaxing getaway, or a cultural immersion, we have a wide range of tours and activities to suit your interests and preferences. Feel free to browse through our safari tours or alternatively design an itinerary with the help of our travel experts. Join us on a journey of discovery and adventure, and let us show you the best we offer.
