DOUBLE GORILLA TREKKING – 4 DAYS
Itinerary Overview
With only 4 days, you stand a chance to encounter the massive mountain gorillas in the wild twice. The 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park includes 2 days of ultimate mountain gorilla experience and you will visit 2 different families each offering distinct experiences.
Bwindi NP is home to about 120 mammal species, 360 bird species, tree and plant species, colorful butterflies, reptiles and others.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide in the morning for your tour in Bwindi. It is a long journey so expect a long day’s drive. Along the journey we shall have a stopover at the Equator where you will be taking pictures or perform a water experiment. We shall have another stop over for some lunch before we embark on the drive to our final destination. We shall reach at the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight:
Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)
Mahogany Springs Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking - Day 1
Enjoy breakfast and after, drive towards the park offices for briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines. Allocation of gorilla families will also be done during briefing and you will begin your adventure as soon as you step foot to tropical forest of Bwindi. In the jungle, you will have a chance to encounter other animals and birds that stay in the forest.
When you finally meet the gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with them to learn and observe how they play, feed and interact with one another. After a close encounter with gorillas, a gorilla trekking certificate will be provided when you return from the forest. You will be picked by your guide, transfer to the lodge for lunch and enjoy an evening relaxation by the lodge.
Overnight:
Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)
Mahogany Springs Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking - Day 2
After a hefty breakfast, we shall go for briefing once again. You will be visiting a different family of mountain gorillas for another different experience. After being allocated a group, we shall start our journey into the forest to look for gorillas. We shall have an hour with them one we meet them. After trekking, your guide will pick you and transfer you to the lodge for lunch as we prepare for our journey to Lake Bunonyi where we can enjoy optional activities like canoe ride, zip lining among others.
Overnight:
Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Budget)
Bird Nest Resort (Midrange)
Arcadia Lodges (Luxury)
Day 4: Transfer Back To Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning cup of tea or coffee and prepare to check out and start the return trip as this day marks the end of our 4 days Double Gorilla trekking safari. We shall have a long journeys drive and a stop for lunch. We shall make another stop at the Uganda Equator for a chance to buy some souvenirs.
