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Exclusive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, you have the unique opportunity to spend extended time with mountain gorillas, setting it apart from other national parks such as Virunga, Volcanoes, and Mgahinga, which primarily offer gorilla trekking experiences.
This extraordinary adventure provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to track and observe gorillas for an extensive 4-hour period within the Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Forest. This particular trip is dedicated to a single gorilla group still undergoing the habituation process, and Noworks Tours stands out as one of the safari companies in Uganda offering this remarkable experience. Limited to a small group of only 4 tourists, and with only 4 gorilla habituation permits available per day, it is crucial to book your trip well in advance to secure this exceptional encounter with mountain gorillas.
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Day 1: Travel to Bwindi
Day 2: Â Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest
Day 3: Return to Kampala or Kigali
Itineraries
Day 1
Travel to Bwindi
Commencing from either Kigali, the capital of Rwanda (with a 4+ hours driving time) or Kampala (with an 8-9 hours driving time):
If starting from Kigali, embark on a brief Kigali City Tour. Visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, providing insights into the tragic events of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, where almost a million people lost their lives in a few days. Enjoy lunch in Kigali before journeying to Southern Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Travel through the Cyanika Border, making a stopover at the Twin Lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. Continue past Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, capturing stunning photos of the three Virunga Mountains: Sabinyo, Muhabura, and Gahinga. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda.
For pickups from Kampala or Entebbe, head directly to Bwindi Forest. Pause for photographs at the Equator and have lunch in Mbarara, often referred to as the Land of Milk and Honey. Continue the journey to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon for accommodation check-in and overnight stay. The trip commences at 8:00 AM East African time.
Accommodation options:
Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
High end: Chameleon Hill Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge Luxury
Day 2
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast, our guide will pick you up and drive you to the Rushaga Outpost of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Receive a briefing on the 'Dos' and 'Don’ts' of the gorilla habituation experience and the appropriate behavior within the forest. Guided by a UWA Ranger Guide, commence the hike into the impenetrable jungle in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The Gorilla Habituation Experience can last 6-10 hours, depending on the gorillas' movements within the forest. Tracking involves navigating steep and densely forested hills before encountering the gorillas, cleverly camouflaged in the vegetation. Upon meeting the mountain gorillas, spend 4 hours with these magnificent apes, enjoying observation and photography. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge.
Accommodations:
Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge
Day 3
Return to Kampala or Kigali
After Breakfast, embark on a return trip to Kigali or Kampala. Drop off at the Airport to catch your flight.
End of the Trip
- 1 Gorilla Habituation Permit (US$1500)
- Transportation in a 4X4 Safari Vehicle
- Services of a Full Time English Speaking Tour Guide
- All Activities
- Accommodation (2 Nights)
- Local Taxes
- Drinking water
- All Items of Personal nature consumed during the trip e.g alcoholic drinks, cigarettes etc
- Any item not mentioned in Itinerary
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