4 Days Express Affordable Gorilla trekking Safari

Highlights

  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
  • Swimming
  • Batwa Community eperience

Overview

If your dream is to tick off gorilla trekking on your bucket list, this is an affordable golden opportunity for the 4 days exclusive gorilla trekking safari. We have crafted it to fit in your African safari to masa mara or Serengeti program. It starts from Entebbe with one night in Kampala, can be reduced to 3 days if you are already in Kampala.

You will Visit 2 special destinations in one country. The famous Gorilla tracking will be in Bwindi or Mgahinga national Park by road and Lake Bunyonyi one of the most beautiful crater lakes in Africa with many birds and cultural history. This gorilla trip has the best scenic drives in Uganda and can actually lead you to exit or arrive from Kigali-Rwanda.

Choice of accommodation is a private, private bathroom, balcony and by the lake or close to the gorilla trekking. A 4x4 comfortable safari car, English speaking driver guide and many other great safaris experiences come with this option. The safari will start and end in Entebbe.

This gorilla express program is based on affordable and comfortable private travel style for those that strictly love to see gorillas in the mist. It starts and ends in Entebbe, can be upgraded to mid-range or to luxury. This which makes it flexible to the travel style you chose. Crafted for those that love primates, suitable for family, honeymooners and friends on adventure. Suitable for photographers and those that love it private to rediscover themselves as well as solo travelers. Tick of this gorilla trekking and go see the Masai Mara/Serengeti Wildebeest migration

  • Day 1 - Welcome to Entebbe Airport. Meet, greet and transfer to your hotel

    Arrival at Entebbe Airport, meet-greet with our safari guide, We will drive to the hotel for the night overlooking lake Victoria. Welcome to Uganda home of the mountain gorilla as you prepare to start the great gorilla encounter journey- the dream come true. Relaxation dinner and overnight at Casia Lodge

    Drive Time: 1 Hour (Entebbe to Kampala)
    Activity Time: N/A
    Accommodation: Casia Lodge
    Meal Plan: BB Basis (Bed and Breakfast)

  • Day 2 - The transfer to the home of the Mountain Gorillas from Kampala

    After a filling breakfast, start your adventure and best scenic drive to the gorillas in the mist from Kampala to Kabale the Switzerland of Africa. If you have never crossed the equator this becomes a bonus stop over for a photo moment, scenic drive involves lots of green, photography stops, washroom breaks and stretching with lunch in Mbarara. Arrive early afternoon for a cool sunset view and relax at the lodge.

    Drive Time:7-9 Hours (Kampala to Kabale or Kisoro)
    Activity Time: N/A
    Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort, Rushaga Gorilla camp, Mutanda Lake Resort on FB Basis
    Meal Plan: FB Basis (B, L, D)

  • Day 3 - The big Mountain Gorilla trekking encounter day - Dream come true

    Today is the big day for Gorilla trekking to meet and spend time with the gorillas . This is the highlight of the trip and the dream come true when you come face to face with the Mountain Gorillas. This can be tough going up and down in search for the mighty gorillas once found, you have a one hour un uninterrupted moment of a life time with the gentle social gorillas. Track back, graduate and drive later to your hotel for relaxation dinner and overnight.

    Drive Time: N/A
    Activity Time: 3-9 Hours (Gorilla trekking Experience)
    Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort, Rushaga Gorilla camp, Mutanda Lake Resort on FB Basis
    Meal Plan: FB Basis (B, L, D)

  • Day 4 - Scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport for your next flight

    Good bye to the gorilla nation, after breakfast, you will transfer to either Kampala or Entebbe for your flight. This day we have two options: The first one is by road with multiple stops and crossing the equator. Then arrive in Entebbe in time for your flight which should be in the evening and the drive time will be 8 – 10 hours on the road or you can transfer to Kigali - Rwanda and fly to your next destination.

    Drive Time:8-10 Hours (Kabale to Entebbe), 2-3 Hours (Kabale to Kigali)
    Activity Time: N/A
    Accommodation: N/A
    Meal Plan: N/A

  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • Complimentary Airport transfer
  • Batwa Community experience
  • All meal including on transit
  • 4x4 Safari car with Fuel
  • English Speaking Driver Guide
  • Drinking water
  • Affordable Accommodation with Meals
  • Visa Fees ($50) East African ($100)
  • Tips and gratuities of different nature
  • Extra activities
  • Express PCR Covid test (Entering Rwanda)
  • Insurance
  • Laundry services
  • Soft drinks or Alcoholic drinks

Important Information

It is possible to trek gorillas another extra day ( Extra cost will be incurred and an extra day to make it 5 days)

You can arrive through Rwanda - Kigali international airport and fly back through Entebbe airport ( Would require an East African Visa to travel Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya at the same time)

There is an option of domestic flights to all these destinations ( Domestic flight reduce on drive time but will not give you the ground safari experience)

It is possible to Upgrade on all accommodations and travel style

You can actually add more days to visit and explore more of Uganda

Good combination with the Masai mara and Serengeti then relaxing in Zanzibar

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