The safari begins from Kampala at 7:00am and drive towards western Uganda. A brief stopover at the Equator allows time for photographs. Another stop at Igongo Ankole cultural centre to share and learn about the Ankole culture how it has evolved. Drive to Mbarara for Lunch break at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, proceed to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Via the verdant countryside, you will pass traditional homesteads and have panoramic views of the surroundings. Overnight stay and dinner at your Lodge Meal plan: (L, D)

Available Safari Lodges:-

High End/ Luxury Facilities: -Gorilla Forest Camp |Buhoma Lodge| Mahogany Springs |Trackers Lodge

Mid Range/ Moderate Facilities: Engagi Gorilla Lodge |Silverback Lodge |Chameleon Hill Lodge| Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget/Low Facilities: Buhoma Haven Lodge| Buhoma Community Bandas| Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 a.m with a briefing from the UWA staff on how to behave with these endangered mountain Gorillas. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the beautiful ecosystem to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. Overnight stay and dinner at your Lodge Meal plan: (B, L, D)

Available Safari Lodges:-

High End/ Luxury Facilities: -Gorilla Forest Camp |Buhoma Lodge| Mahogany Springs |Trackers Lodge

Mid Range/ Moderate Facilities: Engagi Gorilla Lodge |Silverback Lodge |Chameleon Hill Lodge| Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget/Low Facilities: Buhoma Haven Lodge| Buhoma Community Bandas| Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 3: Bwindi – Kampala/Entebbe

Start off your day with breakfast ready for a long drive back to Kampala. You may choose to drive back through Kasese Fort Portal road for an opportunity to feel the other country side of Uganda, a stopover at your choice of local hotel for your lunch enroute before returning to Kampala or Entebbe Airport arriving very late in the evening. Meal Plan B-L. End of service.

Inclusions.

• Transportation by a 4 x 4 safari vehicle.
• Full board accommodation as per the itinerary.
• Park fees.
• A visit to Igongo cultural centre.
• One Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi to be secured and paid up in advance.
• Equator Monument.
• Driver/guide subsistence allowance.
• Enroute lunches.
• Ranger guide fees.

Exclusions: – International flight ticket expenses, expenses of personal nature like: drinks, laundry, tips, telephone, any activities not highlighted in the itinerary cigars, etc.