3 Days Solo Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
3 Days Solo Gorilla Trekking. 3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts and ends in Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found along Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biodiversity and importance to the overall ecology. It is a water catchment area that feeds off numerous rivers and lakes. Bwindi forest covers an area of 124 square miles of lowland and montane forest. These vast forests are home to 163 tree species, 348 species of birds, and 120 species of mammals. Among the mammals in the park are chimpanzees, civets, elephants, giant forest hogs, golden cats, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, stripped jackals, and mountain gorillas. The key bird species are the cream-banded swallowtail and the African green broadbill. Half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas is found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.
There are currently 15 habituated gorilla groups open to gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Bwindi is special among all the other mountain gorilla parks for its high concentration of these gentle giants. This experience gives visitors more time with the primates and in the company of very knowledgeable international researchers.
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Pickup will be from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda; the journey will take 8 to 9 hours, depending on the sector you will be tracking. The driver will ensure that you stop at the equator crossing and then at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara for Lunch. Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower, and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel.
Dinner and overnight
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Or
Rafiki Lodge Bwindi
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Experience
Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30 am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing, which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi Forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging, but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. It is always amazing to watch a family of mountain gorillas. You will spend an hour just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious – don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, it’s important to listen to instructions from your guide.
After spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point, where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the afternoon. As noted earlier, the Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities.
Dinner and overnight
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Or
Rafiki Lodge Bwindi
Day 4: Transfer from Bwindi back to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator.
You will wake early to take breakfast as you wait for the driver to start the journey to Kampala, Uganda. We will have a topover at the Equator for Lunch and also take memorable pictures for the Safari. Continue with the Journey, reaching Kampala early evening.g
End of Safari.
Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris
Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.
Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.
