Safari Highlights: The 5 days Eyalama Uganda Luxury Primates Safari includes A day with the Mountain Gorillas in the Jungle, A day with the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, domestic flight, luxury Accomodations at Chimpundu Safari Lodge Kibale and Mahogany Springs Bwindi Lodge & local Community Visits.
Brief Uganda Gorilla Primates Safari Itinerary;
Day 1: Depart with 7am Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi. Transfer and check in at Mahogany Springs. Lunch. Community Visits. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 2: Early Morning Breakfast and depart for Gorilla Trekking Experience. Picnic Lunch in the Forest. Return to Lodge. Dinner and Overnight at Mahogany Springs Full Board.
Day 3: Breakfast and Depart for Kibale Forest National Park. Check in at Chimpundu Safari Lodge . Lunch. Afternoon Relaxation . Dinner and Overnight
Day 4. Early Breakfast. Depart for Morning Chimpanzee Trek . Return to Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon Community Walk in Bigodi. Dinner and Overnight at Chimpundu Safari Lodge
Day 5. Morning Breakfast and Depart for Entebbe Airport
End of Safari
Price: $ 4,100 per person Sharing
Inclusions
- One way Domestic Flight from Entebbe to Bwindi & Ground Transfers
- Gorilla Trekking Permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- 2 nights at Mahogany Springs Bwindi Full Board
- 2 nights at Chimpundu Safari Lodge in Kibale Full Board
- Community Visits
- Full time English Speaking Guide
Exclusions
- International flights
- Drinks
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and other expenses of personal nature
To Book this Tour Email us on info@eyalamatravel.com or Call +256 772 367972
Gorilla Trekking Safari Guide & Useful Travel Information for Tourists
Flights to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Domestic Direct Flights from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi are readily available . Multiple domestic Airlines service this route but most popular is Aero Link. This makes connection for the Gorilla safari visitors very easy.
Entry Visa to Uganda
The Entry Visa to Uganda is very easy to process and only costs $50. The Visa processing is done online seamlessly through the following this link Uganda Visa Application and you obtain your actual Visa stamp on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
Where are Gorilla Found in Uganda?
Gorillas in Uganda are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with 22 habituated gorilla families and the Mt. Mgahinga National Park in South Western Uganda with one habituated gorilla family. Only 8 Tourists are allowed to track each family per day and the tracking time takes anywhere between 2 to 7 hours. Once you encounter the mountain gorillas you are only allowed upto 1 hr maximum time with them.
Gorilla Permit Booking
Gorilla Permits are always in limited supply despite the high demand. Reason being only 8 tourists are allowed to track a gorilla family per day and this is mainly for conservation reasons . A Gorilla Permit for Foreign Nationals costs $700 . Foreign Residents in Uganda is $600. For East African Citizens the cost is Ugx. 250,000. However Gorilla Permit fees are included in all our packages provided by Eyalama Adventures.
Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forests is easily accessed by a 1 hr and 20 minutes domestic flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip. There after an hour road transfer to your lodge near the Gorilla Trekking Starting point in Bwindi.
If you choose to travel by road, this is a 9 hr scenic drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park in South Western Uganda.
What Essentials to Carry for Gorilla Trekking Activity?
Hiking Boots
Rain Coat
Insect Repellant
Long sleeved shirt and trousers
Bottled drinking water and snacks
How to Book your Gorilla Trekking Safari?
Eyalama Adventures specializes in arranging Memorable all inclusive Gorilla Tracking Safari Simply contact us