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Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in south-western Uganda
on the edge of the western rift valley. It is one of the largest natural
forests in East Africa, with both montane and lowland forest. About
half of the world's population of mountain gorillas - about 300 animals
- are found in Bwindi. Three families are habituated at Buhoma –
Mubare, Habinyanja and Rushabura (6 permits per day are available
for each of these gorilla families); and one family is habituated
at Nkuringo (4 permits per day are available), making the park accommodate
22 trackers each day. Tracking commences every morning from the park
headquarters at 0830 hours, but clients should report to the headquarters
at 0800 hours ready for a detailed briefing from the guides on gorilla
etiquette. Gorilla tracking is a year-round activity, irrespective
of season. The rain forest is moist, and it rains very often in Bwindi,
even in the dry season. Bwindi is rich in other primates, including
chimpanzee and blue monkey. Butterflies are the most conspicuous of
the rich insect fauna of the park, with more than 200 species. There
is a large variety of trees, dense undergrowth, an extensive stand
of bamboo and a number of swamps. There are also a number of nature
trails in the park to explore this primeval African forest - to the
waterfall, along the Rushura trail for some sweeping views towards
Lake Edward and the Rwenzoris; and to the Mubwindi swamp near Ruhija
for some unusual bird species.
DAY 1:
Arrive at Entebbe International airport. Meet, greet and transfer
to Imperial Resort Beach Hotel for overnight. Breakfast
DAY 2:
Drive on the southbound road; passing charming attractions en route:
look at royal drum makers, enjoy the Equator, stop at the roadside
markets to enjoy some fruit and vegetables. Lunch en route. Continue
to Buhoma in the thick, impenetrable Bwindi Forest via Kabale. Arrive
late afternoon. [Approximate driving time: 9 hours] O/N: Bwindi
Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead. All meals included.
DAY 3:
Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits
at time of booking), carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied
by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you.
You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas.
The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense
vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude
of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically
fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from
as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours before one returns
to camp. Difficulty, however, is not impossibility and coming face
to face with the great primates is well worth it! O/N: Bwindi Tented
Camp or Buhoma Homestead.All meals included.
DAY 4:
Start for Mbarara, enjoying natural attractions en route. Proceed
to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s most conspicuous park,
with zebra, leopard, hippo, antelope and many birds. Lunch on arrival.
Boat trip on Lake Mburo. Time permitting, an evening game drive.
[Approximate driving time: 5 hours] O/N: Mantana Mburo Camp. All
meals included.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, drive to Kampala arriving early afternoon and transfer
to Entebbe airport for your flight back home. All meals included.
This safari starts and finishes
in Entebbe. It can also be done from Kigali in Rwanda, or from Kampala
in Uganda (The Bwindi gorilla permit is included in the safari cost).
Please ask us for prices of this tour.
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