4 Days from$1809 p/p in USD- DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Uganda,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park was first gazetted as a Forest Reserve in 1942 and graduated into a National Park in 1992. The park later ascended to a platform of a World Heritage Site in December 1994 because of the diversity of wildlife that it harbors. Bwindi covers a total area of 327 sq kms of rugged landscape which are basically thick forested highlands. The longevity of the Bwindi forest that spans over 25,000 yrs explains the collection of a litany of wildlife species such as 310 species of butterflies, 51 reptiles, 200 tree species, 88 moths and a remarkable 120 mammal species including 10 primate species. Among the ape-residents are chimpanzees, L’Hoest’s, red tailed and blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons and the highlight of the primate-world “The Great Mountain Gorillas”!! Bwindi is home to more than half of the remaining mountain gorillas on planet earth. Avid birdwatchers and ornithologists love exploring the diversity of bird life that Bwindi supports. There are 350 recorded bird species most of which are Albertine Rift endemics thus not seen in other parts of East Africa.
General Information
- Safari types:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari
- Activities:Trekking
- Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
Price Per Person - USD
| From Price | Dates | No. travelling | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD 1809 | Year-round | 2 | |
| USD 1478 | Year-round | 4 | |
| USD 1370 | Year-round | 6 | |
| USD 1338 | Year-round | 7 | |
| USD 1316 | Year-round | 8 |
What's Included
- 3 nights’ accommodation & all meals
- Transport and gas in tourist van to/from Entebbe
- English speaking driver/tour guide
- Gorilla tracking permits for Bwindi
- A boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi
- Nature walk in Lake Bunyonyi
- Drinking water in the car
What's Excluded
- Flights & visas
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance
- Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry)
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Glo Visto Adventures‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Glo Visto Adventures‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
You will be picked up by our guide who will brief about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way there is a local drum and craft making community so you will have a visit here. Then a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch from. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in at the lodge, relax in the evening and have dinner.
After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park, also you will be divided into group of 8. Afterwards start off gorilla trekking, looking for these gentle giants as directed by the rangers. This activity can take from 2 to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions – this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. This is a memorable and an amazing experience; watching the mountain gorillas feed, play around as they go about their day to day activities. Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories about their culture which will leave you amazed. Have dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at your hotel,you will start your safari to Lake Bunyonyi through the impressive hilly country of Kabale, popularly known as “the Switzerland of Uganda”. Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi, one of the deepest lakes in Africa. Have lunch, then go for a boat ride. This is serpentine shaped lake is fine for swimming and is bilharzia free. It overlooks the beautiful Kigezi highlands and the lake has many islands such as Bushara, Punishment and Bwama islands. Later on, take an excursion of the Island of the Sky; a walk that will give you a more satisfying view of this lake and most of the islands. Head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Have an early breakfast, check-out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to Entebbe, passing through rolling hills with terraces, viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas you will go through. Have lunch in Mbarara and continue to Entebbe arriving late afternoon where the guide will drop you off.
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