Alboyd Tours and Travel

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive at Entebbe Airport, pickup and set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Arrive at Entebbe Airport, pickup and set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla trekking requires one to reach the park a day before the actual trekking of gorillas is done since it starts early in the morning. A professional driver/tour guide will pick you from Entebbe International airport/hotel and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as early as 9:15AM. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the primeval forest is a home to half of the world’s surviving population of the endangered mountain gorillas.
By road the journey takes around 9hours however, you will have stop overs the first one being at the amazing equator line a spot for pictures and souvenirs. The second stop will be in Mbarara City for lunch. After lunch embark on the hilly terrain to Bwindi National Park. Once you get there you will check in the hotel and relax as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking program.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

On this day you have to wake up early so that by 7am you are through with breakfast then head to the Park center for 30 mins briefing on rules and regulations of seeing Gorillas
Normally it takes something between 3-5 hours to locate the gorillas and 1 hour of taking memorable pictures with them. After that you can learn more about the plants and wildlife in Bwindi and return back to the hotel for rest. Later in the evening you can have a stroll in the Batwa communities to learn about their way of life and traditions. Later you will return to hotel, Check out and head to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing time.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi View Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Return to kampala/Entebbe

Return to kampala/Entebbe

You will have breakfast and take around (optional) then return to Kampala/Entebbe for your evening flight or to a guest house for overnight.

NB: We have a self contained guest house that accommodates two people with unlimited wifi. This can be booked separately before or after the trip. Incase one wants to experience kampala day/night life I highly recommend this.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Alboyd Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Alboyd Tours and Travel.