About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley covering 331 sq. km. Not found elsewhere. About half the world's population of 630-mountain gorilla reside in Bwindi. The vegetation, as the park's name implies, is composed of tropical rainforest with dense undergrowth. This rugged terrain makes hiking in search of gorilla strenuous work. Visitors who trek should be prepared for up to 8 hours of hiking. Good physical condition is required. A maximum of only 6 permits per day are available for advance booking, so confirmation 4 - 12 months in advance is required to avoid disappointment. Along with the gorillas, there are nine other species of primates including chimpanzee, blue monkey, redtail monkey, L'hoest's monkey, black and white Columbus, potto, demidoff's and needle - clawed galago. Three hundred and forty-seven species of birds have been recorded in Bwindi; seven species are listed as endangered. Species of particular interest include the Kivu ground thrush, white-bellied robin chat, red-throated alethe, collared apallis, short-tailed warbler, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, blue headed sunbird, strange weaver and the Shelley's crimsonwing. Over 200 species of butterflies have also been recorded here. Many visitors also enjoy the hiking trails in the park. The most popular are the Munyaga River Trail, the Waterfall trail and the Rushuura Trails.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from your Hotel, early morning at 7.00 am, to head the western part of Uganda. Your driver will be at your door to pick you up from your hotel. Drive through Kampala and escape the city to Masaka Road. At 08.30 am, stop at the equator on Masaka road. This is a chance to stand in two hemispheres of the world simultaneously. Take photographs, a chance for you to look at beautiful African crafts, not forgetting that you can send post cards to your friends at Home, to tell them that you were on an African safari. Continue the journey, arrive in Masaka town for Breakfast, you can have English tea/coffee, sambusa, what about African bananas, and great Ugandan pineapple. Many items to select. Head further west, pass through, Lyantonde Township and then through Lake Mburo National Park. You may have a chance to see the beautiful African Zebras by the roadside, and popular impala kobs. Continue with the journey through Mbarara town; Another stopover here for Lunch. After lunch continue with the journey going further west, pass through the undulating landscape of western Uganda, commonly known as the Switzerland of Africa. A chance to take pictures of all this great African landscape that are found nowhere on the planet. You will notice the temperature changes as you are approaching Kabale town and Gorilla land in Bwindi. A short drive from town, will lead you to one of Africa’s thickest and the greenest environment. You will arrive in Bwindi park late evening, Check in the Safari Lodge, relax, dinner and overnight. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 2: Wake up early morning, by 6.30 am, the African experience rocks again. Breakfast will be ready at 7.00 a.m. At 7.10 am, your Gorilla trekking Guide will conduct a brief lesson on Gorilla trekking with other trekkers before you set off. At 7.30 am, Enter the sanctuary and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home of the mountain gorillas. Proceed through dense bush to trek for these endangered animals. You will move further and enter this unspoiled thick environment to discover the African natural treasures. Guides will discover gorilla and you will indeed enjoy them. Their behaviors are unique. Gorilla trekking may take 3-6 hours. As you are moving in the trails, you will listen to music of nature. Birds will be flying and singing, butterflies of different colors will say hello. Your guide will be with you all the times to answer any question you may pose and of course to tell you the dynamics of nature that goes on in Bwindi Impenetrable National park Other primates also live in the forest including the black-and-white Columbus monkey, red tail monkey and chimpanzee. Return to the Accommodation ground for dinner and overnight. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: After Breakfast, prepare to return to Kampala. A long drive, will take you approximately 8 hrs. Various stops will be made to buy crafts and fruits. Return to the Hotel, relax, dinner and overnight. This evening, you can visit some of Kampala nightspots, like Kampala Casino, Rock gardens, Keos, Garden City, Nandos, Steers etc. It all depends how you want it. Included: (B), (L).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Minimum number of days are 3. Book early as Gorilla permits are always competitive.
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