Gorilla trekking
This features as a major safari activity in this park and remarkably, it is such a thrilling experience never to be missed while on Uganda safari. It takes you through the thick rainforest in search of mountain gorillas that make up part of the 1004 individuals that still exist today in the world. For visitor experiences, there are 4 main trailheads where treks usually kick start in this park and they include Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Each of these trailheads feature habituated families which are assigned to trekkers. To take part in this adventure, you will need a permit and in Uganda gorilla permits cost $600 per visitor.
Gorilla habituation experience
Habituation experience is another remarkable primate adventure that is offered in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Two groups have been set aside for this particular experience and they include Bushaho and Bikingi. Unlike the usual treks, with habituation experience, you spend the entire day with these creatures and all the 4 hours of magical encounter. This experience is only conducted in Bwindi National Park, southwestern Uganda and permits cost $1500 per person. This habituation exercise lasts for about 2 years and it is a process of making mountain gorillas get used to human presence.
Nature walks
If you love nature, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is that one unique park you shouldn’t miss to pay a visit while on Uganda safari. It features many trails where you can embark on nature walks and each trail rewards visitors with rare views of its natural wonders. They include Munyanga River trail-this is found just outside the park and rewards visitors with incredible views of its primates, birds and others. The waterfall trail-this take you to the 3 scenic waterfalls in this trail, Muzubijiro loop-remarkable for its clear views of Bwindi forest, western rift valley, the Virunga volcanoes and others, Bamboo trail that is characterized by 14 different vegetation types, Ivi river trail which is ideal for bird watching, Buhoma village tourist walk that takes you to Batwa and Bakiga community, Rushura trail and others.
Cultural encounters
A visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is only complete with a visit to a nearby community for cultural experience. While on gorilla safari in this park, do not miss to include the Batwa encounter or visit to Bakiga community for you learn more about their traditions and cultural practices
Bird watching
With over 350 bird species, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is undoubtedly one of Uganda’s best birding sites. The notable bird species for you to sight at while on safari in this park include western green tinker bird, chestnut throated apalis, Kivu ground thrush, montane oriole, African green broadbill, collared apalis, shinning African blue, common bulbul, white tailed fly catcher, fine banded woodpecker, short tailed warbler and many others.
The other incredible safari activities for you to take part while on safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park include mountain bike ride, village walks,
Mountain gorilla trekking
If your dream has always been to strike your imaginations with mountain gorillas and you are not sure of which destination to visit then Volcanoes National Park is that one unique destination you shouldn’t miss to explore while on Rwanda safari. For visitor experiences, 10 gorilla families have been habituated and readily available for trekking. They include Group 13 also known as Agashya, Kwitonda, Susa A, Susa B-Karisimbi, Amahoro, Ugenda, Umubano, Guhonda, Bwenge and Hirwa. Remarkably each of these habituated groups rewards trekkers with unique experiences and rare history that they have to tell the world travelers. A trek to see a group of mountain gorillas in the jungles of Volcanoes National Park is exceptionally a lifetime experience. Treks kick start at Kinigi park headquarters with morning briefing on dos and don’ts that are to be followed while in the jungle in search of these magnificent creatures. The trek may last you about 2 to 6 hours less or more depending on your hiking speed, location of gorillas and nature of habitat. To take part in this life changing experience, you need a gorilla permit which costs $1500.
Golden monkey tracking
A side from gorilla trekking, this park is equally ideal for golden monkey tracking. A trip to trek golden monkeys in this park, takes you through habituated groups and you start your adventure with early morning briefing at Kinigi park headquarters. This adventure may last you about 4 hours and 1 hour of magical encounter with these magnificent creatures while in their natural habitat. To be part of this primate experience, you equally need a permit which costs $100 per person.
Bird watching
Volcanoes National Park is incredibly one best destination that is ideal for birding. With about 200 avifaunal species, while on birding safari in this park, expect to spot birds like Rwenzori Batis, collared apalis, archer’s ground robin, dusky crimson wing and many more.
Detailed
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the lodge/hotel in Kampala
After your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our travel guide for a transfer to your booked lodge in Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Mestil and Residents hotel
Meal plan =Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Depart for Kibale forest National Park
After early breakfast, at 7:30am you will depart for Kibale forest national park through Mubende-Mityana and Kyenjojo towns through the attractive landscape of beautiful tea plantations and the Rwenzori chain on the background that will lead you to Fortpotal town where you have your lunch stopover. After proceed to your booked lodge and check-in for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Chimp guesthouse
Meal plan=Full board
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking
After early breakfast, you will get at the park headquarters for a pre-chimpanzee tracking/briefing by one of the park rangers and later at 8:00am you will be allocated a park ranger guide and set out for chimpanzee tracking in the jungle. This experience will expose you to a number of primate species like Chimpazees, red, white and black colobous monkeys, Manga bays , Olive baboons and many more not avoiding sights and sounds of forest birds such great blue turcos among others. Later get back to your lodge lunch after you proceed to Bigodi swamp in the park a breathtaking environment for bird lovers with various bird species.
Accommodation
Chimpanzee forest camp
Meal plan=Full board
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
After early breakfast at 8:30am you will leave for Queen Elizabeth national park at a leisurely pace through the crater lakes in Kasese one of the most popular districts known for its numerous attractions. You will have a stopover in Kasese town for Lunch and later continue to the park with another at the Equator for memorable photo taking and later continue with more sightings of various wildlife along the road such elephants, buffalos, antelopes and a quite number of bird species among other wildlife as you proceed to your booked lodge to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Engiri lodge
Meal plan= Full board
Day 5: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise
After early breakfast you will head to Kasenyi plains an open grassland for great views of numerous game wildlife such as elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, antelopes, many bird species and many more game animals. After the thrilling experience in the wild, you will get back to your lodge for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat on the Kazinga channel that exposes you sightings of various water animals like hippos, crocodiles, fish among others and many bird species over 530 species. After you will get to your lodge relax for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Engiri lodge
Meal plan= Full board
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park
After early breakfast, you will get ready and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park through Ishasha area for a game drive well known for its climbing lions and later proceed on 80km drive to Buhoma area for a check-in in your booked lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Engagi lodge
Meal plan= Full board
Day 7: Gorilla trekking
After early morning breakfast 7:30am you will have packed ready and head to park headquarters for pre-gorilla trekking and later proceed to the jungle in search for the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat to watch them play, move , feed and climb trees an experience that will leave you a story tell. After this gorgeous adventure, you will get back to your lodge to retire for refresh and retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Engagi lodge
Meal plan= Full board
Day 8: Transfer to Mount Mgahinga national park
After early breakfast at 8:30am you will leave Bwindi for Mount Mgahinga national park via a scenic back road with magnificent views on rolling hills and terraced fields through the Bamboo and montane forests of Ecyuya wildlife reserve that will lead you to Kisoro town at the base of Virunga Mountains. After the arrival of will check-in your booked lodge to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Meal plan=Full board
Day 9: Golden monkey tracking and transfer to Volcanoes
After early breakfast at 7:00am you will to the Mgahinga mountains national park for Golden monkey tracking an adventurous activity expose you to these rare primate species in their natural habit accompanied with other wildlife. After the amazing experience you will to your lodge for lunch and check-out for Volcanoes national park crossing the Rwanda border to Musanze area where the park is situated. On your arrival you will check-in your booked lodge to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Mountain View lodge
Meal plan=Full board
Day 10: Gorilla trekking, city tour and departure
After morning breakfast you will leave for the park first for pre-gorilla trekking and later proceed to the forest in search for mountain gorillas in their habitat watch them play, move, climb trees with a lot of fun amongst themselves an experience an interesting experience you will live to remember. After this touching experience, you will get to your lodge for lunch and check-out to leave for Kigali city tour at the Kigali Genocide memorial a laying ground of over 150,000 people for an incident of the Rwanda Genocide between the Tutsi and the Hutu tribes in 1994. After this visit, you will be dropped to Kigali Airport by your driver guide for flight connection back home.
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