🌿 Overview:

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure deep in the heart of Africa’s misty mountains. This 3-day gorilla trekking safari offers a thrilling opportunity to come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Hike through dense forests, engage with local communities, and experience the beauty of the wild like never before

🗓️ Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi (or Mgahinga)

• Pick-up Location: Entebbe International Airport (Uganda) or Kigali International Airport (Rwanda)

• Activities:

  • Meet your guide/driver and depart for Bwindi/Mgahinga NP.

  • Scenic drive through rolling hills, villages, and countryside.

  • Stopovers at the Equator (Uganda route) or Genocide Memorial (Rwanda route).

  • Check-in at your lodge.

• Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodge near the park.

• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience

• Start Time: Early breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters by 7:00 AM.

• Activities:

  • Briefing by park rangers on gorilla trekking rules and etiquette.

  • Begin your trek in search of a gorilla family (1–6 hours depending on location).

  • Spend 1 magical hour observing gorillas: watching them feed, play, and interact.

  • Return to base, receive a trekking certificate.

  • Optional: Community walk, Batwa cultural experience, or forest nature walk.

• Accommodation: Same lodge

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Return Journey / Departure

• Activities:

  • Breakfast at the lodge.

  • Check out and begin your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe (Uganda) or Kigali (Rwanda).

  • Airport drop-off for your international flight or continuation of your trip.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

💰 Inclusions:

• Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda: $800 – subject to change)

• Accommodation & meals as per itinerary

• Ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicle

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Bottled water in the vehicle

• Park entry fees and ranger guidance

❌ Exclusions:

• International flights

• Visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Tips and personal expenses

• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

🎒 What to Pack:

• Sturdy hiking boots

• Waterproof jacket

• Long-sleeved shirts and trousers

• Insect repellent

• Gloves (for holding vegetation)

• Refillable water bottle

• Camera with no flash