5 days Gorilla Safari (Focus on gorillas- Fantastic extension from Kenya or Tanzania).
Tour Code: CH 003.
(Please note that this itinerary also applies for Rwanda if we can’t get gorilla permits in Uganda and Nkuringo as well the southern sector of
Bwindi).
Gorilla tracking began in 1993 and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers half of the world’s recorded Mountain gorillas - its also home to many bird species.
Trip highlights: The main activity is gorilla tracking, a forest walk in Muyanja water falls with an option of visiting the Batwa community.
Day one: Arrival - Entebbe -Kampala - 42km.
On arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide from Churchill Safaris who will then transfer you to Kampala for the over night at either Sheraton Kampala Hotel (High end/luxurious accommodation), Metropole Hotel/Cassia lodge (Medium class accommodation) or Sungira Guest house. (Low budget/basic accommodation). B/B.
Day Two: Kampala - Bwindi - 530 km.
After breakfast, your guide will drive you through the rolling green hills of the Switzerland of Uganda (Kabale) with beautiful scenery and terraced farming to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Best known for its Mountain Gorillas the Montane Forest also attracts spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemics including the African Green Broadbill, Bar Tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species. Spend the night at either Buhoma Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation), Lake Kitandara Tented Camp /silver back logde (Medium class accommodation) or UWA Community Bandas.(Low budget/basic accommodation). F/B.
Day Three: Bwindi - Gorilla Tracking.
Gorilla tracking. Take with you lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences. There are now only 650 left in the world! The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours with Park Guides interpreting the
flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. In the afternoon relax at the Camp or an option of taking a forest walk at an extra cost of $20. Overnight at either Buhoma Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation), Lake Kitandara Tented Camp / Silver back lodge(Medium class accommodation) or UWA Community Bandas.(Low budget/basic accommodation). F/B.




