4 Days Bwindi Safari Tour

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~~$2800~~

$2477

4 Days Bwindi Safari Tour

4 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe

Visiting: Entebbe aircargo transporter, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Tour operator:

Kent Safari Tours

Tour code:

kent-002

Recommended For:

Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 14

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-80

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From: $2800 $2477 Operator discount: -$200 Travel Club discount: -$124 -12%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This 4 days trip to bwindi is a safari adventure a National Park which covers a series of verdant rolling hills with incredibly thick rain forests containing over 400 species of plants, a home to almost half of the world's endangered Mountain Gorillas, 350 bird species, 200 butterfly species, 27 frog species, 120 mammals such as baboons, chimpanzees, and more than 30 elephants.

Highlights

Gorilla Trekking and tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Bird watching
Nature walks to Bwindi Forest
Bamboo trail walks
Visiting the Bwindi local Community

Places You'll See

A Good View Of Mountain Gorilla Lodge At The Park

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Binp) Is In Southwestern Uganda. The Park Is Part Of The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest And Is Situated Along The Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc) Border Next To The Virunga National Park And On The Edge Of The Alb

A Good View Of Mountain Gorilla Lodge At The Park

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Binp) Is In Southwestern Uganda. The Park Is Part Of The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest And Is Situated Along The Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc) Border Next To The Virunga National Park And On The Edge Of The Alb

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive At Entebbe International Airport

Location: Entebbe aircargo transporter

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Bwindi Lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our representatives will aid your transfer to the hotel or charter a domestic flight to Kihihi. Upon arrival to Kihihi, you will be welcomed by our guide who will provide the necessary briefing to ensure that your tour is smooth and to assist you through your period of stay in Bwindi. From Kihihi, you will be transferred to Bwindi lodge for lunch / dinner. Here, you will be seated on the balcony overlooking the Impenetrable Forest, to accord you a life time enjoyment of the sights and sounds of the more than 200 bird species echoing in the near distance.

Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking And Tracking

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Bwindi Lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast and briefing from the wildlife authority or guides, we set off through the steep densely forested hills, an expedition that will take us into close interaction with the gorilla families in the thick vegetation, an inspiring moment. Gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest requires energy and can take more than 8 hours. Therefore, water bottles, snacks, jungle boots, raincoat/jackets are a necessity.

Day 3 : Activities Are Optional

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Bwindi Lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Take a guided walk in the forest (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest). Visit local villages, schools, hospitals, or clinic centers and learn about the amazing ways of life of the local community. Visit Bwindi Community hospital that provides vital medical and educational services to more than 6500 members of the community, and where donations of any kind to help the community are appreciated by community leaders. Touring the local tea processing corporation that is the community job platform from where the locals earn a living is also a very rewarding experience. This walk is also the surest way of experiencing the amazing cultures and traditions, plus interacting with the Batwa and pygmy communities inhabiting the area.

Day 4 : Bwindi To Entebbe International Airport

Location: Entebbe aircargo transporter

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will be transferred by our guide/driver from Bwindi Lodge to Kihihi airstrip for a flight to Entebbe International Airport. You can possibly charter the morning or afternoon flight to Entebbe and connect for your next flight back home or other destinations.

Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip is 1-2 hours

By road from Entebbe to Bwindi is 7 hour

What's Included

All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Entrance Fees

Gorilla permit and park fees per person
1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Game Drives on Safari
Gorilla permits
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Meals – Full Board
Accommodation
Drinks with Meals
Emergency Evacuations ( AMREF)
Sanitisers, Masks / per person

What's Not Included

Cigarettes and alcohol
Travel Insurance
International Travel
Country Entry Visas
Tipping and Gratuities
Local Taxes
Souvenirs
Personal expenses

Check out our Q&As

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

The standard of hotels on this tour is 5 star luxury accommodation (hotels and lodges)
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes of course the names of the accommodation are on the itinerary and more details can be provided if required
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes, airport transfers from the airport to the accommodation facility, then to the destination and back to the airport for departure after the end of the trip
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

No, there is no supplement for solo travellers however there is a discount for group travellers
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, pre or post tour accommodation can be organised but at an extra cost

What is the Travel Insurance and why is strongly recommended?

The Travel Insurance offers important services to help protect your holiday purchase’ you can cancel your trip before departure for several eligible reasons and receive a refund Travel Insurance benefits including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Air Ticket refund, Trip Delay, medical expense, emergency medical transportation, body repatriation, baggage loss, theft, damage or delay coverage,
Company Instant Book

Yes there is instant Book
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes, the local guides on the tour speak English
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all park and entrance fees are included in the final price
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

yes, you require a ugandan visit visa for this holiday got at the immigration office at Entebbe Airport
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes, children from 4 years are permitted to take part in the tour, however only those that are 15 years and above are allowed to take part in gorilla trekking as per the government regulation
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The minimun number of passengers required is 1 so if he/she doesnt turn up, cancellation and refund will base on the conditons below; Customers will receive a full refund, less the cost of the non- refundable gorilla permit ($600), with 45 days’ notice of cancellation
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

A normal fitness level is required
What is the tipping policy?

There is no tipping policy, its out of your will and liking to tip
What is the maximum group size?

The maximum size group is 14 people. In order to observe Standard Operation Procedures to overcome Covid-19
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

Visas are not included on the price and are not part of the package
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

The yellow fever vaccine is required for this tour therefore you should carry your yellow book for the trip and also due to the covid -19 pandemic that hit the world, covid-19 vaccine is also essential for the tour.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes, you will have a representative from Kent safaris escort you on the trip.
Are flights included in this tour?

Domestic flights where indicated in the package are included in the tour however international flights are not included.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes, there is plenty of time to explore places besides those stupilated on the package
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

This is a private tour which is scheduled a particular client at a particular time
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes,the tour coach is air conditioned
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

There is no limit, however its of advice for you to carry only what you will need during the tour
What currencies are required for this tour?

The US dollar is required for this tour

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