3-Day The Gorilla Check List
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Gorilla trekking in the impenetrable forest of Bwindi is an experience worth not missing while touring Uganda. Hiking through the thick, verdant, rain forest to eventually come across the gorillas in their natural habitat, is an amazing and unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Arrival
After breakfast, your guide will pick you from Entebbe and drive you to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The ancient rainforest of Bwindi spans 321 sq. km and boasts 90 mammal species, the infamous mountain gorillas, a range of primates, as well as 23 Albertine Rift endemic bird species, including the African Green Broadbill, the Bar Tailed Trogon etc.
You will stop en route to look at the Royal Drum makers, see the Equator where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously. From there you continue through the terraced hillsides of Uganda arriving to Bwindi in the evening in time for dinner.
Day 2: Tracking day
This morning you set off for Gorilla trekking. Hiking through the thick, verdant, rain forest to eventually come across the gorillas in their natural habitat is an amazing and unforgettable experience. Actual trek times can vary; these are wild animals after all. If time permits there are a diverse range of activities which are unique to Bwindi which you can participate in during the afternoon.
Day 3: Departure
Depart Bwindi early in the morning to catch your return flight home in either Entebbe Or Kigali.
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Addition Nights pre /post accommodation
- Other meals
- Premium drinks tips and gratuities
- Internet and phone
- Optional Activities
- Departure tax
- Personal Insurance
- Items of a personal nature;
- International flights
- Visa not stated as included in the itinerary