Uganda Gorilla Safari

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The drive to the enchanting and thickly dense forest of Bwindi will take us a pleasant 10 hours.  This is where the largest population of the endangered mountain Gorillas in the world is resident. Don’t worry; the journey to Bwindi is all part of the fun.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy fabulous Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where as you see largest population of the endangered mountain Gorillas
    • Drive to Mbarara town known as the ‘land of milk’
    • Explore Bwindi where you see largest population of the endangered mountain Gorillas
    • Discover Kampala

What's this trip about?

    The drive to the enchanting and thickly dense forest of Bwindi will take us a pleasant 10 hours.  This is where the largest population of the endangered mountain Gorillas in the world is resident. Don’t worry; the journey to Bwindi is all part of the fun.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKampala, Uganda
End CityKampala, Uganda

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Activities

  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Kampala-Bwindi impenetrable forest

Our journey to the Mountain Gorilla land starts at 6:30 am soon after your breakfast. It takes us southwestwards passing through the equator in Masaka, to Mbarara town known as the ‘land of milk’. It’s time for us to stretch and have an early one hour lunch break. As ...

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Arise early to the great forest sounds of the African Jungle for your breakfast.  With our packed lunch, we go for the pre- trek update from the rangers who will tell you what to expect in the Jungle. Your trek could last anything from three to eight hours. Therefore,...

Day 3: Bwindi- Kampala

A wake up call from the jungle creatures ushers you to a new day with a hot delicious breakfast waiting for you.We then tress back our journey to Kampala with Lunch in Mbarara and another coffee break at the Equator.

We drop you at the airport.

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Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Backpackers Safaris is an Africa specialist tour operator based in Arusha Tanzania. We are totally committed to our work and we go an extra mile making sure our clients get the best while on their holidays. Backpackers Safaris is a unique tour and Travel Company committed to excellent service and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

With Backpackers Safaris every safari is an adventure with well-planned itineraries, timing, broad range of economy budget to luxury safaris to suite everyone budget and safari objectives. Backpackers Safaris will enable all types of travelers to get the most out of their trip. You could visit Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park, Arusha national park, Serengeti national park, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, or Mount Kenya and the active volcanic mountain Oldonyo lengai meaning the mountain of God. Beaches are also a great holiday - consider Zanzibar Beaches, Tanga Beaches, and Bagamoyo Beaches.

Backpackers Safaris boasts years of quality, reliable travel, tourism, car hire, and hotel services in Africa. We cater for all classes of tourists, from the luxury category to lower budgets. Our safaris cover Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.

We arrange hotel bookings online from our website. We provide our clients with Wide Range of Selected Hotels together with their information in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Also you can book online flight, car hire and reservation to any destination of interest.

We are also presented on SafariBookings.com, the online resource for planning a safari to Africa.

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Tailor the program of your visit according to your preferences, time and budget constraints.

The services we offer include:

Accommodation according to the budget you want to spend

Transfer to and from the Airport

Student and teens packages

Honey moon packages

Weekend getaways

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Individuals who want to join with other people: let us know and we try to arrange something for you

We take care of bookings and reservations, for Air Tickets, Hotel/Lodge Accommodation, Car Hire, and Air Charter services, Air Transfers, picnic arrangements and National Park fees

Reliable 4-wheel drive cars and minibus for groups

Tents, Duffel bags, cooking material, anything you need for a comfortable camping safari

 

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Logistics

Cancellation policy

when the cancellation is done in a period of over 28 days of the safari/tour, 50% of the deposit sent will be refunded. When the cancellation is done in a period between 14 -28 days of the safari/tour, 25% of the payment would be refunded. When the cancellation is done in a period between 7 – 14 days NO REFUND.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

LOSS/DEMAGE

We exercise utmost care in handling our guests and their property, but will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings or personal injury.

TRANSPORTATION

We use Land Cruiser, Land Rover, Mini-buses. we provide English/French and Spanish driver guides .

CREDIT CARDS AS MODE OF PAYMENT

We don’t have facilities to process Visa or Master Card for your safari and mountain climbing, the deposit should be paid by bank transfer / The balance is to be paid on a cash basis

MONEY

Most of Banks offer ATM facilities. Banks in major town and Cities have introduced now ATM facilities. Don’t change money in the street.

CAMPING

Prices for camping safaris include: Park fees, meals, cook, driver, camping equipments and transport. Prices for camping safaris per trip will depend on the number of people. We prefer every client to have a window seat. We can arrange for an extended car that gives all our clients a window seat.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

Prices for mountain climbing include all national park fees, meals, 4 ways transport, camping equipments, porters, cook and guides. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE climbing gears or any other personal arrangement.

INSURANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY

everyone is responsible for personal travel insurance. Please check whether it applies for Africa and for mountain trekking. Backpacker Safaris act only as agents of the clients in all aspect relating to hotel accommodation, tours, transport and shall not be liable for injury, delay, loss or damage in any manner. The company is not responsible for theft or loss of baggage. Please baggage insurance is therefore recommended.

LIABILITY

the Company act only as an agent of the tours and transport, and shall not be liable for injury, delays, loss, or damage in any manner. The company’s liability to passengers carried in its own vehicle is governed by the laws of the country in which the tour takes place and no other country. All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the actions arise. The company shall not be held responsible for loss or damages to baggage

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