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At a Glance
- 3 nights - Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Value Add
- VIP Meet & Greet on arrival in Cape Town or Johannesburg
- Africa Tailormade Gifting
- A professional and Experienced English-speaking Guide
- A complimentary 30-minute massage per stay
Highlights
- Encounter one of Africa’s most majestic and gentle creatures in the wild when Gorilla Trekking with a guide
- Take a walk through the Buhoma Community Village where you can meet a traditional healer, visit the banana brewery or interact with children at the Mukono Primary Schoo
- Take a guided walk through the dense African forests to nearby waterfall
- Spot a vast diversity of bird species in a region that offers some of the world's best bird watching
- Enjoy a full day experience provided by the Batwa Development Program allowing one to see, understand and participate in the lifestyle of the Batwa.
Overview
Discover the Best of East Africa - Uganda
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Uganda with our enticing 4-day package, highlighting the breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This intimate and charming destination commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the forest ahead. Climbing up along the slopes of a mountain range, the park consists of a series of narrow, steep valleys, deep green and cloaked in mist, while it also serves as a home to half the word's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.
Fourteen distinct groups of mountain gorillas inhabit four separate sectors: Buhoma, Ruhijja, Rushaga, and Nkuringo, located within the districts of Kanungu, Kabale, and Kisoro, all of which are managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Out of these, several families have become habituated to humans, allowing small groups of people to track them and spend an hour in their company. The gorillas remain wild and the interaction takes place under the careful eyes of highly trained trackers.
Take this opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure set within an ancient, deep forest rising up along the southwestern border of Uganda and experience the rare world that lies within its depths.
Day 1
- On arrival at Entebbe International Airport and after completing the necessary formalities, you will embark on your internal flight to Kihihi Airstrip (1-hour & 45-minute flight).
- Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by your guide, who will assist you in traveling to Buhoma Lodge located within the breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (30-minute drive)
- After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure
Day 2
Today is the day!
A day of gorilla trekking begins early, departing from your lodge with the dawn. The guides will meet and brief groups of visitors at the gathering point before setting off. The walk can be challenging, especially during Uganda’s two rainy seasons, which are from March to May and then again in November and December.
Depending on where the gorillas were last seen, the trek can take anywhere between 40-minutes to six hours spent making your way through the tranquil green undergrowth that covers the mountain slopes, with several quiet encounters with the other denizens of the park enroute. When the gorillas emerge from the foliage, time stands still as you enjoy their company for an hour. There is something deeply moving about being in the presence of these regal creatures.
Optional Activities at Buhoma Lodge include
- Buhoma Community Village Walk
- Bwindi Community Hospital
- Ride 4 a Woman - An Initiative to Support Local Woman Struggling at Home With Issues Associated with HIV, Domestic Violence & Poverty
- Batwa Cultural Experience
- Bwindi Forest Walk
- Bird Watching
- Butterfly Watching
Day 3
- Today, you will get up early again and go for a second trek in search of the gentle giants
- You will be trekking a different family and spend time watching the adults feed their young ones, brushing and resting as the youngsters swing from vine to vine in a playful display.
Day 4
- After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Kihihi Airstrip for your internal flight back to Entebbe, enjoying the beautiful aerial view of South-Western Uganda, the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals.
- Upon reaching Entebbe Airport, you will connect to your return flight home.
Rates
Specials
- Please chat to your Travel Specialist re any Special Offers that may be applicable to this package on specified dates!
Please note:
- Specials cannot be combined
- All rates quoted are per person sharing, unless otherwise stated
- Please chat to one of our experts about the single accommodation & child rates
- Our rates reflected are only an indication / guideline of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
Value Add
- VIP Meet & Greet on arrival in Cape Town or Johannesburg
- Africa Tailormade Gifting
- A professional and Experienced English-speaking Guide
- A complimentary 30-minute massage per stay
Rates Include
Inclusions at Buhoma Lodge
- Accommodation
- All meals
- All hot beverages and bar snacks
- Selected local beverages
- One complimentary 30 min massage per stay
- Return airstrip transfers
Rates Exclude
- Scheduled flights to / from Entebbe International Airport
- Conservation Fees
- Gratuities
- Fully comprehensive personal travel insurance
- All items not specifically mentioned as an inclusion
- Drinks other than those mentioned above & premium brands
- Gorilla Trekking permits must be organised in advance and will cost approximately $ 800 per person per trek
- A Golden Monkey Trekking individual permit will cost approximately $ 100 per person
*Please enquire with us for a comprehensive travel package inclusive of all flights and the guide to the Gorillas, Trekking & Uganda in general.
Location
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Buhoma Lodge - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma, Uganda
Terms and Conditions
- All rates quoted are per person sharing, unless otherwise stated
- Please chat to one of our travel experts for single accommodation & child rates
- All accommodation will be subject to availability
- All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
- Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
- Childminding is generally at an additional cost
Important Notes
- Permits for Gorilla Trekking are subject to availability at the time of the booking. Flexibility in travel dates are helpful!
