Heart of Africa Adventures

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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

Arrival

Arrival

Begin your journey by travelling to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Enjoy a scenic drive to the park, approximately 8-10 hours from Kampala. Break your journey with picturesque stops at local attractions or lunch in a small town.
Arrive at your chosen lodge near the park. After settling in, participate in a briefing at the lodge about Gorilla trekking etiquette and what to expect during the trek. Late evening, Enjoy a hearty dinner at your lodge while soaking in the natural beauty surrounding you.

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:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking

Have an early breakfast at the lodge, transfer to the park Headquarters for a morning briefing and explanations about the gentle giants. Set out with an experienced ranger guide for the gorilla trekking adventure. The trek can last anywhere from 2-6 hours, depending n the location of the gorilla family you are visiting.

Finally, encounter the gorillas, you'll have an hour to observe with the family of mountain gorillas, their behaviours and social interactions. Enjoy the beauty of the dense rainforest, and look out for other wildlife and unique flora along the way.

Cultural Experience {optional}
Engage in a cultural experience with the local Batwa community. Learn about their culture, traditions and how they eco-exist with the forest. Participate in traditional dance, crafts or village tours.
Evening: After an exhilarating adventure in the lush rainforest of Bwindi, head to Lake Bunyonyi, where you can relax, or explore picturesque islands.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Departure

Departure

Start your day with a cup of coffee, after a delicious breakfast get yourself ready for a road trip to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator where you'll have lunch, and to experience the 2 Hemispheres at the same time.
After fuelling up continue to Entebbe International Airport and we hope you’ve had the most amazing adventure trip exploring the beauty of nature.
Travel safely back to your home country.

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

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 Heart of Africa Adventures, 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.