- Where to go: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda.
- Activities & attractions: Famous for gorilla trekking in Uganda. Flora and fauna, 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. Ideal for nature guided walks.
- When to go: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is organized all-year-round. You will need to book the Gorilla permits in advance.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rain forest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and a home to half of the world's endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer!
Apart from gorilla trekking, the park boosts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with four gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only six persons per group on daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases.
Gorilla Safari Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
3 days 2 nights Tour Code ASU05
Where: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda
Activities & attractions: Famous for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Who can do: whoever enjoys walking for a few hours within one of the most interesting rain tropical forest.
When to do: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is organized all the year, previous booking of the gorilla permits
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rainforest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and a home to half of the world’s endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer!
Apart from gorilla trekking, the park boosts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with four gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only six persons per group on daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases.
Day 1
Leave Kampala in the morning and drive southwards. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey, view the long horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, acacia woodland and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lunch enroute in Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B). FB
Day 2 - Gorilla Tracking in the rain tropical forest
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very exciting and never forgotten experience! Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B). FB
Day 3
Transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable national park to back to Kampala.
Possible one day extension: spend the night on Lake Bunyonyi is a rewarding choice; visit Lake Mburo National Park as well on the way back to Kampala.
Tariff per person (including gorilla permit):
CLASSIC (C)
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1450
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1250
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1200
Single room supplement: USD 60
BUDGET (B)
One person: USD 1330
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1180
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 990
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 920
Single room supplement: 30 USD
The safari includes:
- Full board accommodation at Bwindi Gorilla Resort / Nkuringo Lodge (Classic) or Buhoma Community / Kisoro Tourist Hotel (Budget)
- Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- Park entrance fees.
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance.
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Government Taxes.
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RESERVATIONS
We require a 30% deposit of the total tour cost upon confirmation of the safari in low season period and to secure gorilla permits.
In peak seasons from July to September we require a deposit of 40% of the total tour cost for the clients to safeguard the reservations and gorilla permits.
The balance 2 weeks prior to the arrival.
For bookings coming one month before departure we shall require the full payment of the tour costs.
The payment is made by international money transfer to the company bank account in Uganda.
CANCELLATIONS
- All cancellation penalties depend on the number of days before tour departure:
- Before 60 days: Full refund
- Between 60 days and 30 days: Refund of 70% of the deposit
- Less than 29 days: No refund
- There is no refund of any unused portion of your safari once commenced.
Please note that Gorilla Permits in Uganda and Rwanda are not refundable when already booked.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Tour tariffs are based on all known costs and rates of exchange at the time of the transfer, any significant changes beyond our will be immediately communicated to our clients.
- We also retain the right to alter any arrangements due to local conditions. We also retain the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour if that person causes or is deemed to cause hazard or inconvenience to other clients and to our environment and ecosystems.
- Please note that in Uganda US dollar banknotes series before year 2000 are accepted only with a low exchange rate, therefore clients are advised to travel to Uganda with more recent banknotes series. The same applies to banknotes below 50 USD.
Contact Acacia Safaris:
Plot 4 Kimathi Avenue
P.O. Box 29493
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 41 253597 or +256 71 800004
E-mail: tours@acaciasafari.co.ug
Website: www.acaciasafari.co.ug
Life and Love of Wilderness
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- Full board accommodation at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp (Classic) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)
- Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Park entrance fees
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Government Taxes
Price excludes:
- any cost of personal nature
- drinks
- tips
- laundry
- telephone
- cigarettes
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