3 Days To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Detailed Itinerary
Transfer to Entebbe airport
Transfer to Entebbe airport for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip in western Uganda .There 3 departures:
- At 0700
- At 1015 and
- At 1230
Besides its major attraction, the mountain gorillas (gorilla berengeri) the National Park is also home to an amazing 120 mammal species, 350 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies and over 200 species of trees. The community in its versinity can give you expereince of the local life style and cultural practices. You can discover how the locals produce commodities such as medicine, tools, soap, beer, baskets and food.
For ALL on-foot activities in the parks (walking safaris, chimpanzee and gorilla treks) we recommend:
- Long sleeve shirts and trousers (old clothes recommended as they can get very dirty and torn from the thorns and jungle foliage)
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Good comfortable sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support
- Long socks to tuck your trousers into and Rain jacket
- Cameras fully charged. Please note there can be very low light conditions and flash photography not being permitted. Waterproof rucksack (or plastic bags inside your rucksack)
- Packed lunch and lots of water
ENJOY YOUR GORILLA SAFARI
Transfer to the park head briefing from the park ranger
Wake up to an early break at 0700 transfer to the park head briefing from the park ranger. At 0800, accompanied guides, start on your adventure to track gorillas in the tropical rain forest. The trek can take from half an hour to 7 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. You will have one hour in the presence of the gorillas. You will carry a packed lunch for the lodge to have at a suitable spot in the forest. Return to the lodge. Relax at your accommodation and enjoy the forest views.
Dinner and overnight, at the lodge FB
For ALL on-foot activities in the parks (walking safaris, chimpanzee and gorilla treks) we recommend:
- Long sleeve shirts and trousers (old clothes recommended as they can get very dirty and torn from the thorns and jungle foliage)
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Good comfortable sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support
- Long socks to tuck your trousers into and Rain jacket
- Cameras fully charged. Please note there can be very low light conditions and flash photography not being permitted. Waterproof rucksack (or plastic bags inside your rucksack)
- Packed lunch and lots of water
ENJOY YOUR GORILLA SAFARI
Return flight out of Kihihi airstrip
After breakfast, depending on the time of you return flight out of Kihihi airstrip at:
- 0945
- 1140
- 1405
depart the lodge one hour , thirty minutes to be in time for check in.
Please note: Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing
For ALL on-foot activities in the parks (walking safaris, chimpanzee and gorilla treks) we recommend:
- Long sleeve shirts and trousers (old clothes recommended as they can get very dirty and torn from the thorns and jungle foliage)
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Good comfortable sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support
- Long socks to tuck your trousers into and Rain jacket
- Cameras fully charged. Please note there can be very low light conditions and flash photography not being permitted. Waterproof rucksack (or plastic bags inside your rucksack)
- Packed lunch and lots of water
ENJOY YOUR GORILLA SAFARI
Price Inclusions
- Accommodation FB
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- All park and guide fees
- A vehicle / 4-wheel land cruiser with fuel
- An English-speaking guide
Price Exclusions
- Tips
- Drinks
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary and travel insurance