Bwindi was gazetted as a National Park in 1991 and declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 1994. It is considered one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rain forests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 320 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. Penetrate the impenetrable Bwindi forest for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Join experienced game rangers and penetrate deep into the Uganda’s Impenetrable forests. Our safari trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the highlights. Experience a world apart as you encounter the colorful cultures and wild landscapes of Uganda.
Day 1: Arrival – Airport pick up
1000 Shades of Green representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at Laico Hotel Entebbe or Two Friends guest House (B&B)
Day 02: Early pick up from your hotel or residence and our guide will drive you to Entebbe airport for your flight to Bwindi. Flight takes about 2 hours to Kisoro where you will be picked and driven to your lodge. In the afternoon, you will take a boat to Lake Mutanda and visit the Akampene aka punishment Island where pregnant girls where left to die in the early 90s. Dinner and Overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge (B.L.D)
Day 3: Our guide will pick you up early in the morning with packed lunch and drive you to the briefing point. You will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with the gorilla and you will penetrate the Impenetrable in search for the giant people’s closet friends. When you meet them, you will spend one hour with them, take pictures and later return tot the lodge. In the evening after lunch you will take a community walk and return for dinner and overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge (B.L.D)
Day 4: Early morning breakfast and our guide will drive you to Mgahinga national park. Mgahinga forest is the home to the indigenous Batwa – hunter-gatherers and fierce warriors who depended on the forest for shelter, food and medicine. Track the golden monkeys in the morning and later interact with the Batwa people while they introduce you to the forests and teach you techniques of how they used to survive in it. Dinner and Overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge (B.L.D)
Day 4: Depart Bwindi after breakfast and our guide will drive you to Kisoro airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Flight departs at 8:30Am and you will be in Entebbe around 11:00Am.
From: $1,980
Inclusions
- Airport transfers
- Local scheduled flight
- Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
- Three meals a day except for your stay in Kampala
- Batwa community visit
- Mineral water in the safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Gorilla permit (USD $600 per permit)
- Ranger fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Exclusions
- International flight
- Visa (USD $50 per person)
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Items of personal nature
- Tips & laundry service
- Christmas supplement if any
