Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours

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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

Pick Up and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Pick Up and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your tour will start from Entebbe at the hotel where your assigned professional tour driver-guide will receive you. Then, you'll depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring over 310 of them, which is almost half of the world’s gorilla population (54.9%). The drive will take you to southwest Uganda by road. You will cross the equator mark, then head to Mbarara city for lunch and refreshment. Thereafter, you will pass through the hilly terrain of western Uganda into Bwindi. You will reach in the afternoon and do nothing but only check in at the accommodation #optional Batwa Community Trial Extra $70 per person.

Accommodation :Rushaga Gorilla Lodge (Mid range and comfortable level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 9-10 hours.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. You will then enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive is through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ for its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator.

Accommodation: Sharp Island Lodge (Mid range) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner | Drive time: Approx. 2 hours drive.

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

Day 3

Depart Lake Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe Airport to Catch Flight

Depart Lake Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe Airport to Catch Flight

You will have a relaxed breakfast with a spectacular view of Lake bunyonyi right in front of you. Thereafter, you will hit the road for the return to Entebbe. You'll arrive in the late afternoon/evening for your flight. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit. Thanks for choosing Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours.

Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Drive time: Approx. 9 hours.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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  • This tour is offered by Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours, 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 Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours.