Safari Highlights
Gorilla tracking, Equator Experience
Safari Overview
The three days safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site and a habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas. It hosts 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorilla Population.
It is located in South Western Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley, covering 331 square kilometers shared by Kabale, Kisoro and Kanungu districts on the edge of the western rift valley.
The park lies on an altitude range of 2607m (Rwamunyonyi peak)-1160m (Ishasha gorge).
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the best place in the world to track the endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Apart from gorillas, there are 11 primate species in the park. They include: Black-and-white colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys, baboons and chimps among the many. Other residents are: Forest Elephants and several species of antelopes. Of Bwindi’s 200 butterfly species, 42 are endemic to the Albertine Region. Out of around 350 species of birds, 23 Albertine Rift endemics.
Trip summary
Day 1 Transfer from Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Day 2 Gorilla tracking
Day 3 Transfer back to Kampala
Kampala
8:00 a.m
Good walking boots, wet weather clothing and warm layers for the evenings – it gets cold and damp at this altitude.
The sun is still fierce during the day – even when overcast – so be sure to still wear sunscreen and a sun hat. You may also want to bring waterproof bags to protect cameras and other equipment when hiking. Water and snacks will be provided.
This itinerary is based on a trip to Buhoma Section which is the main sector in the park but can be adjusted according to the location of the gorilla family to be tracked.
After an early breakfast, check out and depart at 8:00 am towards Western Uganda. We stop at the Equator to allow time for photographs. During the drive, you will see long-horned Ankole cattle, the rolling hills and terraced landscapes of the region, and beautiful panoramas that are part of the Kabale District. We have a lunch break en-route at Igongo Country Hotel. We arrive at the park in the late evening and check-in at your lodge.
Meal plan (L, D)
Accommodation: Luxury-Buhoma Lode
Midrange- The Haven Lodge
Budget- Buhoma Campsite
Arise early in the morning, have breakfast and then drive to the park headquarters where they will brief you about how to track the Gorillas. Note that you have to be physically fit to undertake this activity and one is given one hour to interact with the primates. You will be led by the park rangers through the forest in a bid to see the great apes. On your way, you will might see other primates through the thick forest, like the red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons and some bird species which include the African green broadbill, White-tailed blue flycatcher, Brown-necked parrot, White-bellied Robin-chat and among others. This activity may take half a day or a full day depending on the location of the gorilla group. After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation.
Meal Plan (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Luxury-Buhoma Lode
Midrange- The Haven Lodge
Budget- Buhoma Campsite
After breakfast, you will set of for Kampala and have lunch en route. Our driver guide will drop you at your hotel or airport if you have a late evening flight and end of the safari.
Meal plan (B, L)
