3 Day Fly in Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour

OVERVIEW

3 Days / 2 Nights

Our 3 day fly in gorilla habituation experience tour to Bwindi Impenetrable national park is meant for those that do not have many days in Uganda but want to spend more time with mountain gorillas. Our 3-day fly-in gorilla habituation experience tour provides an opportunity for them to spend four hours with mountain gorillas, all done in one day. Instead of driving 8-9 hours from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, our 3-day fly-in gorilla habituation experience tour uses scheduled or charter flights to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Internal flights to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park take about one and a half hours, giving you time to relax at the lodge.

ITINERARY

Morning: Start your 3 day fly in gorilla habituation experience tour by transferring to Entebbe International Airport for your one hour internal scheduled or charter flight to Kisoro Airstrip. At Kisoro Airstrip, you will be transferred by road to the lodge for relaxation

Lunch/Afternoon: You will have Lunch at the Hotel and Relax,

Evening: You can opt to do a community visit around the Hotel, followed by dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Mid Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge/Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge
Morning/Briefing: You will wake up early in the morning and head to the park headquarters to join other clients for briefing about dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas on your habituation experience. After briefing, you will start your trek into the forest guided by researchers and guides.

Trek and Observation: During your trek, you may encounter several birds, other animals and primates in the forest and once you have found the gorillas you will spend four hours with them and return back to the Lodge for overnight. You will have an opportunity to listen and observe researchers doing their work of habituating gorillas and if possible you will be called upon to participate by collecting samples, naming of group members, making calls and so much more.

Afternoon/Lunch: You will then have your packed Lunch while in the forest, and Later return from the forest and be awarded a certificate

Evening: You will drive back to the Lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Accommodation
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Mid Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge/Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Gorilla permits: We encourage you to book gorilla permits in advance so that we secure your trekking spot. Gorilla permits are served on first come first serve at Uganda wildlife Authority. Please contact us so that we book them for you.

Cost of the gorilla permit: The gorilla permits in Uganda cost USD800 for Non-Foreign residents, USD700 for East African Foreign Residents, USD500 for Rest of Africa Residents and UGX300,000 for East African Citizens, cost applies for trekking in Both Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park

Gorilla trekking Regions: Bwindi has 4 gorilla trekking sectors namely Buhoma, Ruhaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija. We shall book for you accommodation in respect to the permits location.

Physical Fitness: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi can be physically demanding, a certain level of fitness will be required, please ensure you are in good health and have a certain level of fitness before you leave your country.

Packing List: Please ensure you have comfortable walking/ hiking shoes that can handle the terrain in Bwindi, a rain Jacket, gloves, Camera, Binoculars,

Age Limit: The Minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years and above, please ensure all travelers are aged 15years and above.

Accommodation Options: Please choose the accommodation that suits your budget, Bwindi has all options of Budget, Midrange and Luxury.

Means of Transport: You can opt to fly or drive to Bwindi, Flights take 1-2 hours, and driving takes 8-9 hours drive to Bwindi. For budget clients, we recommend use of safari vans, then others can opt for Safari Land Cruisers. All vehicles are comfortable with enough leg room, AC and are driven by our professional driver guides.

Best time to visit: Bwindi can be visited all year round for gorilla trekking, The most prefered time is June to September, December to February because they are the drier months of the year.

Gorilla trekking Regulations: Uganda Wildlife Authority has rules and regulations to adhere while on your gorilla trek.

Chances of Seeing the Gorillas: The chances of seeing gorillas are 98% because there are trackers who follow the movement of gorillas on a daily basis, they communicate to the Park guides and you walk in the direction they are.

Choose a gorilla family: You can choose your preferred gorilla family of the day of the trek, if you prefer a close/ easy trek due to your fitness level, please request it and communicate to your guide.

Gorilla Habituation experience: Bwindi has an option of spending 4 hours with the gorillas called gorillas habituation, the is only possible when you book a gorilla permit that costs USD1500 for Non- foreign residents, USD1000 for East African Residents, and UGX750,000 for East African Citizens

Other activities: There are several activities you can do in Bwindi namely Birding, Batwa cultural experience, Nature walks, Community visits. All these can supplement your gorilla trek in Bwindi.

Trip cost estimate: The cost of the 3day gorilla tour ranges from USD1300 to USD2860 per person, based on your travel style which is Budget to Luxury. The cost Includes gorilla permit, accommodation, Meals, transport, and all services.

About Bwindi: Bwindi impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site, with half of the worlds gorilla population, it has more than 20 Habituated gorilla families in regions of Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo.

PRICING PER PERSON

This safari is available on a private basis, so you can contact us for a quote. Provide us with details of how many people you will be in a group, when you intend to travel, and one of our specialists will reply to you as soon as we receive your email.