arrival and transfer to bwindi forest
Today, you will be welcomed at the airport by one of our company representative, who will then transfer you to your lodge in Bwindi impenetrable forest in Uganda. You will have two nights in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Home to over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Interacting with these gentle giants is one of the most moving experiences that Africa has to offer and should not be missed! The ancient rainforest of Bwindi spans 321 sq km and boasts 90 mammal species, a range of primates, as well as 23 Albertine Rift endemic bird species, including the African Green Broadbill, the Bar Tailed Trogon and many others.
Depending on your arrival time, if it's early you will have a city tour around by visiting the Genocide Museum and the Caplaki Crafts Center, then, continue to Bwindi. If it’s late, you would have to have a night in Kigali (whose cost is not included in the quote).
Relax in the evening and get ready for the following day’s gorilla tracking.
Overnight at your Wagtail Eco Safari Camp OR Rushaga Gorilla Haven lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
DAY 02
gorilla trekking and optional activities
This morning, set off for gorilla trekking with your Uganda tour guide. Hiking through the thick, verdant, rainforest to eventually come across the gorillas in their natural habitat, is an amazing and unforgettable experience. Actual trek times can vary; these are wild animals after all. If time permits there are a diverse range of activities which are unique to Bwindi, which you can participate in during the afternoon.
Optional Activities:
Batwa Trail: During this moving tour, the Batwa demonstrate hunting techniques; gather honey; point out medicinal plants and demonstrate how to make bamboo cups. Guests are then invited to the sacred Ngarama Cave, once home to the Batwa King to be entertained by traditional music and dance.
Village Walk: Overlooking the imposing hillsides of Bwindi Impenetrable forest, with the mist swirling over the summits, this is one of the most dramatic settings for your cultural tour! Among others, meet a traditional healer, who not only treats the sick but uses his knowledge to conserve and educate about the various medicinal plants.
Overnight at your Wagtail Eco Safari Camp OR Rushaga Gorilla Haven lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
DAY 03
transfer to kigali or entebbe for flight home
Today, depending on the time for your flight, venture into some optional activities either in Bwindi or in Kigali, later, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Please note that this safari can start and end in Entebbe. Along the Entebbe- Bwindi route, the equator experience is a must as you get to stand in both hemispheres at the same time, not forgetting the royal drum makers. This gives you the bragging rights of having crossed the equator in the Pearl of Africa
