Overview
On this 4 Days Gorilla Express Tracking Safari; all aboard this whistle stop tour as you not only get to trek the gorillas in their native habitat, there are also opportunities to walk the Congolese border, meet a real witch doctor, try your hand at turning banana leaves into gin and so much more – all in just 4 amazing days!
Itinerary
Arriving at the airport you will be warmly welcomed by our company guide. From Kampala you will begin the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, stopping en route to look at the Royal Drum makers and see the Equator, where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously. From there you continue through the terraced hillsides of Uganda arriving to Bwindi in the evening in time for dinner
In the morning you set off for gorilla trekking. 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 afterall. If time permits there are a diverse range of activities which you can participate in during the afternoon. Bwindi Community Hospital Tour: Started by a Canadian doctor BCH revolutionized health care for the Batwa and the Bwindi community. This free hospital tour provides insight into the region and issues that the local community members face.
The Batwa Trail: The indigenous pygmy population of Bwindi Forest provides a cultural walking tour, highlighting traditional beliefs, songs, and lifestyle practices.
Birding Safari: Take a walk through the forest as you experience the number one birding destination in Africa.
Community Walk: The walk takes you into the local communities, highlights include learning the process of transforming. banana juice into local gin and learning more about the local culture.
Waterfall Walk: Walk along the Congolese border and Bwindi to see the magnificent waterfalls and the incredible scenery.
Go for a second gorilla trekking experience, or choose another option. There are so many things to explore, track the endangered golden monkeys or go for a birding safari in the interior of the forest.Other popular options include a visit to the Batwa Trail or experiencing local village life. We can also arrange for you to visit Bwindi Community Hospital or support our efforts at conservation by planting a tree at a local school. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner.
Depart back to Kampala transferring to the airport in time for your return flight home.
