4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi Forest & Wildlife Safari Uganda

This 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi Impenetrable National and Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda will introduce you to both Uganda’s forested parts and savannah plains in Bwindi Impenetrable and Lake Mburo National Parks Respectively.

While in these two parks, you will see various wildlife species like Mountain Gorillas, forest elephants, buffalos, monkeys in Bwindi, and a big number of zebras, topis, and Uganda kobs, giraffes, among others. You will also experience several bird species in Lake Mburo and relatively in Bwindi as well. Above all, you will enjoy a comfortable and hospitable climate and nature

The highlight of the 4 days Gorilla Trekking Safaris to Bwindi

• Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi National park
• Gorilla trekking
• Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
• A boat safari on lake Mburo and departure back to Kampala

Activities to do on this safari:

• Game drive
• Gorilla trekking
• Equator moments
• Community walks
• Boat cruise

4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Safari includes:

• Transportation in a tour van/Landcruiser
• Service of an English -speaking tour guide/driver
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Park admissions
• Accommodation on full board
• Entrance fees to all destinations as per the program
• Transfer to and from the airport

4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi Impenetrable National and Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The journey is too long here and so you have to wake up as early as possible to prepare. After breakfast at around 7:00 am, our guide driver will drive to your hotel in Kampala.

You will have a few moments as he briefs you before you hit the road for the 8hrs trip. Drive to the southwestern part of Uganda to Bwindi.

This journey will be incredible as you will be seeing various things on the way such as coffee and banana plantations, valleys, topographic roads, vegetation rolling hills, etc.

You will have a stopover on Masaka road at the equator for photo-taking moments. You may opt to have a cup of coffee or proceed after.

You will have another stopover in Mbarara town to have an en-route lunch. This will be a short stop to beat time.

You will embark on the road through the terraced Kigezi highlands and later arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which hosts a rich ecosystem of different living organisms which you be viewing the next day.

You will head straight to your lodge to check in and have moments to relax before dinner and overnight. You have to rest early for you another tiresome yet exciting day the following morning

Recommended Accommodation:

• Silverback lodge
• Sanctuary Gorilla forest camp
• Buhoma lodge
• Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Mahogany Springs
• Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
• Gorilla Safari Lodge
• Rushaga Gorilla Camp
• Meal plan: lunch and supper

Day 2 of 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

The day is finally here. Wake up as early as possible to have enough time to prepare, have your breakfast on time and even pack some lunch since you won’t be able to return for lunch on time, pack enough water as well to help you during the long trek.

You can also pack other things like a camera. You might need to have sturdy shoes, sunglasses, a rain jacket and a pair of long trousers.

Your guide will take you to the information Centre for a briefing and hand you over to the park ranger guides to take you through the trekking.

After mountain gorilla trekking, enter the mighty Bwindi forest as led by park rangers who will take you to where the gorillas can be located at that time.

The activity takes 2 to 8 hours, this is because these gentle giants migrate and cannot be stationed in one place.

The move basing on the available food and water. Also, remember no skill is needed to trek gorillas through one needs only to be fit enough

There is nothing as astonishing and thrilling as watching the silverbacks guard their bases, watch the females feed young ones, play, and grumble at each other among other things.

You will take as many photos as you can as you are only allowed to spend only an hour with the family they allocated. Would you wish to spend a full day with one family this can also be arranged.

Return to the lodge and rest. In the evening if time allows, you visit the Batwa community and experience how they live. After returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight

Recommended Accommodation:

• Silverback lodge
• Sanctuary Gorilla forest camp
• Buhoma lodge
• Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Mahogany Springs
• Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
• Gorilla Safari Lodge
• Rushaga Gorilla Camp
• Mean plan: full board

Day 3 of 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi: Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast in the morning, you will check out from your lodge. Your driver guide will come for you for transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.

You will drive eastwards to the park a home to large numbers of antelopes and other animals like Burchell’s Zebras, hippos, warthogs, buffalos, and birds leaving the spectacular Kigezi highlands behind passing via Mbarara which is the home to the long-horned cattle. You can ask your guide for anything you spot on your way and needs clarification

You will have lunch along the way preferred in Mbarara en route to the park. Later arrive in the park, check-in at your lodge, and have an evening game drive. Later have dinner and overnight

Recommended Accommodation:

• Montana tented camp
• Mihingo lodge
• Lake Mburo safari lodge
• Rwakobo rock
• Rwonyo campsite
• Meal plan: full board

Day 4 of 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi: Boat Safari On Lake Mburo and Return to Kampala

Early in the morning have your breakfast, and set out on a boat cruise safari. You will be able to sight other smaller lakes like Lake Bwa and lake Kazama.

Also enjoy watching buffalos, hippos, and crocodiles, near the shallow waters. There will be a chance to see the birds like the crested cranes, saddle bill stork, and Abyssinian ground hornbills among others

After you will head back to your lodge, and unwind, as you relax at the bar area or the swimming pool. Later have lunch and say goodbye to the park staff as you check out from your lodge and embark on a journey back to Kampala.

You may opt to stop at the equator for some photos and buy some crafts at the nearby shops. You will arrive in Kampala late evening

Meal Plan: breakfast and lunch

End of the 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi

What You Need for 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safaris Bwindi

Just like Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Gorilla trekking also requires these items when trekking the gorillas;

Water:

Gorilla trekking can be very tiresome and you need to refill your tank as the trek goes on. It is advisable to park a few water filtrations tablets before you come for the trek

Boots:

you will need good waterproof comfortable shoes. Sometimes it rains during the trek, so skid-proof shoes can come in handy

Rain Jacket:

You are advised to carry a rain jacket because it rains very often in Bwindi impenetrable forest

Snack:

You can carry a light snack to give you some energy during the walk in the forest

Trouser and shirts:

Bwindi forest is covered with thick undergrowth, therefore light trousers and long-sleeved shirts are advised

Socks:

You will have to tuck the trousers into the socks to avoid insects crawling inside

Gloves:

You will need Garden gloves because you will be grabbing tree branches, leaves, etc. and some can be thorny

Camera:

Carry a good camera (no flash) to capture this lifetime experience