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Gorilla Tracking, Glorious Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Tracking, Glorious Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi

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~~$2847~~

$2712

Gorilla Tracking, Glorious Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi

5 Days Starting and ending in Enteebe

Visiting: Kibale Forest National Park, Kibale Forest National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe

Tour operator:

Trek Rwenzori Tours

Tour code:

300

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-85

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Kosher, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

From: $2847 $2712 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$135

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

They may be double our size, covered in fur, and walk on all-fours, but humans and Mountain gorillas are more similar than you think! Did you know, we share around 98% of our DNA with these fascinating beasts. This tour will enable you encounter these beasts & a tour of Lake Bunyonyi-one of the most beautiful places on earth with about 30 islands connected like dots! Take a boat ride to “Punishment Island” and discover some magical myths, see the tree climbing lions & local culture!

Highlights

Gorilla Trekking
Chimpanzee trekking
Game driving and boatcruise
Cultural and nature walks

Places You'll See

Gorilla Tracking, Glorious Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Pickup And Transfer To Fort Portal

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Fort Motel

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Depending on your arrival time at Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to Fort Portal town. The journey takes you through the cool undulating tea plantations along Fort Portal town also known as Uganda’s Tourism City with lunch Enroute.

On arrival check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight

Day 2 : Chimpanzee Tracking And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Location: Kibale Forest National park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Engiri safari lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early morning breakfast, your driver will take you for chimpanzee tracking activity which takes about 3 hours in Kibale Forest National Park where you will view a variety of monkeys, birds, butterflies in the tropical rain forest.

After Chimpanzee tracking, you will be transferred to Queen National Park. On arrival have lunch at your hotel and after lunch go for an afternoon boat cruise for 2 hours at Kazinga Channel where you will view buffaloes, Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of bird species.

After the boat cruise you go for an evening game drive as you head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight

Day 3 : Ishasha Morning Game Drive And Transfer To Bwindi

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Ruhija community rest camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have an early morning breakfast and depart to Ishasha sector to search the tree climbing lions in the fig trees as well spot elephants, Topi, water backs, Kobs and buffaloes. After a 2 hours game viewing, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

On arrival, check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 : Gorilla Experience And Visit Lake Bunyonyi

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Name: kEIJE BUNYONYI ECO RESORT

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the UWA offices for a briefing about Gorilla tracking experience in the thick tropical rain forest of Bwindi. After briefing, embark on a 3-hour trek in the jungle searching the Gorilla family, when you find the family you're tracking, you will spend an hour with these might apes as you learn more about them and take memorable life tie photos.

Later after tracking the gorillas, head to Lake Bunyonyi, a place that some travellers have with tears described as the most beautiful on earth. The hilly landscape, the about 30 islands connected like dots in the Garden of Eden should leave you breathless!

You can choose to take an optional local boat ride to “Punishment Island” and see where myth has it that non virgins were left to die several decades ago as punishment. Listen to tale of this place as you savour the scenery, the beauty of the most beautiful place on late afternoon, depart Bunyonyi and spend the night in Kabale town.

Optional tour of Kabale museum for some beautiful Bakiga folklore.

Day 5 : Transfer To Entebbe International Airport With A Stop Over At Igongo Cultural Extravaganza/Equator

Location: Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast embark on a 7-8 hour drive to Entebbe Airport via Mbarara Masaka highway with a stopover at the Equator at this imaginary line that dives the world into two hemispheres (Time for photo shoot & and a practical compelling experiment of seeing water swirl in two different directions.

You will have lunch at Igongo cultural museum and a detour of the museum for a true cultural extravaganza from the great stories, artefacts etc. Across the road from the museum, visit and climb the imposing iconic “Biharwe Eclipse” monument, which was dated by astronomers and historians to have taken place in the year 1520 AD.

This was the only scientifically dated event in the early history of the Great Lakes region, the eclipse, which was acknowledged in the legends of Bunyoro, Buganda and Nkore, became the key benchmark that was used by historians to determine royal genealogies of those kingdoms.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

Bottled water through out the trip
Accommodation

Accommodation cottages self contained with WiFi available and hot showers
Airport Transfers at Destination

Round airport trip with a customized safari Van and has A top up for wildlife viewing during the game drive
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

Transport with only by car no flights of any kind.
Drinks with Meals

only water and meals, meals we serve mine course i.e starters and deserters you pay them separate and at your on cost
Entrance Fees

All park fees are are included on the price and according to itinerary
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

WiFi is available at the all hotels and lodges
Game Drives on Safari

We only conduct 2 game drivers in queen Elizabeth national park and boat cruise at kazinga channel
Local Taxes

All Government taxes are included in price
Meals – Full Board

We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner
Gorilla permits Chimp permits

The price includes Gorilla permit in Bwindi forest

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas
Tipping and Gratuities

Tipping is allowed depending on how happy you are with your guides either from park rangers and company guides but its not a guarantee.
Train Tickets

We dont travel by train or bus.

a private will have a private transport
Deserter, stater, alcoholic beverages , sodas and juice, visas and all flights of any kind

Check out our Q&As

What is the tipping policy?

$3 per person per day
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

Yes available group will start the tour
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Yes

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Company Instant Book

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Low
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Budget
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

22
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

I will first consult the group if they allow but not common
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Being an experienced local-based tour company, we know how to work and support the local community because we are born here; we live and raise our families here. When you travel with us, your support creates strong harmony between people and wildlife conservation.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No, solo travellers requiring their own room are required to pay a supplement.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us regarding our latest COVID-19 policies and practices.

Reviews of this operator

Hilal Mohammed (Google Reviewer)

Well organised toure company, I...

17-Feb-2024

Well organised toure company, I did the 7 days Margherita peak hike, Emma and his team did a very good plan, well organised and planned, the hike was challenging and so beautiful sceneries with different landscapes, thanks for Emma and his team for making my experience in Rwenzori Mountains and Uganda the best .

Elly Butler (Google Reviewer)

Emmanuel is the perfect guide...

12-Nov-2024

Emmanuel is the perfect guide when you visit Uganda. He is bright, ambitious, trustworthy and a great communicator. We had a great day with him in Kibale and at Bigodi Community Village. Highly recommended.

Yolanda H (Google Reviewer)

Amazing bespoke tour through Uganda's...

28-Feb-2024

Amazing bespoke tour through Uganda's beautiful scenery and national parks. Wildlife, waterfalls, sunsets and the equator. What's not to love? Well -arranged and Emma was great!

Fabio Manfreda (Google Reviewer)

Emma organized a super great...

15-Mar-2024

Emma organized a super great customized 6-day trip for me at an extremely good price (3 days Rwenzori Mountains, 1 day Queen Elizabeth Safari with game & boat drive and another 2 days in total for the gorilla trekking). He was proactive throughout, personable and did everything to make sure I was completely comfortable! I can only recommend Emma and Trek Rwenzori Tour to everyone! If I come to Uganda again, I will definitely book my tours through him again.

Steven O Connor (Google Reviewer)

Fantastic experience with the Chimps Emma...

12-Aug-2024

Fantastic experience with the Chimps Emma helped us throughout the booking process and was genuine. Definitely recommend this company as well as to support a local business that is hard working and honest.

Hervé Pigeault (Google Reviewer)

We booked all our trip...

11-Apr-2023

We booked all our trip from France directly with Emmanuel of Trek Rwenzori Tours. It was the best choice we did. In fact, they picked us directly at the airport and all the trip was perfectly organised: Trekking to Margherita Peak, Safari, Chimpanzee adventure, Rhino experience, hot spring, crater lakes and rafting, accommodations, food, water… Emmanuel is very kind, helpful and always do what he says without surprises. We share marvellous moments with him and his team (a good thought to Johnson). I DO RECOMMEND !

Julian Wittkamp (Google Reviewer)

Ema and John organized a...

01-Sep-2023

Ema and John organized a truly wonderful and memorable trip for me. I arrived via Entebbe and was transferred to the Rwenzori Mountains by car, while they explained the landscape to me. At the mountains, I was transferred into the responsibility of the local guides. With me were 4 porters, 1 chef and 1 guide, so I was well taken care of. Starting from day 2, the hike gets pretty tough due to mud and altitude. However, the amazing views and changing scenery are well worth the struggle. Who wants to get higher up needs a bit of courage and a good motivation, as it can be a hard climb at times. Physically, however, you don't need to be a trained mountaineer. If you plan to summit, it helps a lot if you have some climbing experience though (for example from bouldering). I also strongly advise to bring enough warm clothing / many layers, as the nights can get pretty cold. After the hike, John and Ema took me to several other locations, i.e. a boat toor on a canal, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking. These were all really wonderful experiences and I enjoyed them very much. Overall, I am very happy to have booked my expedition with Trek Rwenzori, which has shown to be very reliable and flexible in the planning of my trip and any spontaneous adjustments I wanted to do. This young local enterprise is well worth your trust and support and will enable you to create outstanding memories of your time in Uganda.

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