Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Situated in the southwestern corner of the country, Bwindi Forest is home to 330 of the 600 mountain gorillas left in the world. Some of the families have been habituated and in small groups it is possible to visit them in their natural habitat within the forest.

Experienced trackers and armed rangers lead the way up through dense undergrowth and inhospitable volcanic terrain. The search can take thirty minutes or up to eight hours although the gorillas are usually found after two to four hours.

For clients there is a minimum age of fifteen, and it is very important that under no circumstances must the gorillas be touched by humans. This is to protect the animals from communicable diseases to which they are very susceptible. Bwindi also contains seven other primate species and offers interesting and more relaxing walks for visitors around the lower levels of the forest. There are over 350 species of birds and over 200 species of butterflies in the park as well as coffee and tea plantations and the friendly village tribes of Bakiga and Bafumbira nearby.

PROGRAM

3 Days Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi

Day 01:
An early morning start from Kampala takes you southwest and across the equator. Drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds or Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns. You then ascend into the Kigezi Highlands known as the Switzerland of Africa with terraced farming and Mountain scenery. Drive through to Bwindi or Kisoro. Overnight at volcano Bwindi camp or Travelers rest hotel.

Day 02:
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular. The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and its incredibly dense but cris-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists .The time taken and the terrain varies with the movement of this great primates .The thrill of pending time observing this gentle endangered giants is an awesome exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity. Overnight at Volcano Bwindi camp or Travelers rest hotel.

Day 03:
Sadly return to Kampala with great memories of and moments spent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas. You will have a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. Drop off at your hotel.