3-Day Gorilla Habituation Safari in Bwindi

This 3-day gorilla habituation safari gives you four hours with a gorilla family still being habituated in Bwindi, in a small group of four.Trip over viewThe 3 days gorilla habituation safari is an exceptional wildlife experience Bwindi impenetrable forest Spend…

Duration3 days, 2 nights

DestinationUganda

HighlightGorilla trek

Starts inKigali

StylePrivate, tailor-made

On this routeBwindi Impenetrable

3-Day Gorilla Habituation Safari in Bwindi: overview

This 3-day gorilla habituation safari gives you four hours with a gorilla family still being habituated in Bwindi, in a small group of four.

Trip over view

The 3 days gorilla habituation safari is an exceptional wildlife experience Bwindi impenetrable forest Spend four hours with the wild gorillas in the jungle, take part in training them and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. The trip may start in Entebbe or Kigali international airport depending on the traveler’s flight.

The gorilla habituation experience can only be done in Bwindi Forest. Rwanda has not yet introduced a similar activity. Gorilla habituation is the gradual process off introducing the gorillas to human presence. Thus, the activity, which lasts for four hours, is able to introduce the visitor to most of the activities, including nesting, that these gentle giants are involved in.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival and transfer to Bwindi

Upon your arrival at the airport/Entebbe or Kigali, meet our driver guide and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. The drive is an enjoyable road trip with exceptional scenic views of Uganda or Rwanda. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi takes roughly 4 hours while Entebbe to Bwindi is a full day drive but worth it. Dinner and overnight at Gorillas Safari lodge/ gorilla havens lodge

Day 2Gorilla Habituation

After breakfast, with packed lunch, transfer to the park headquarters in Rushaga for a pre habituation briefing. You will then hike into the jungle to be with mountain gorillas. Spend four hours training wild gorillas to make them used with human presence. You will hike along with a team of doctors, conservationists and researchers. Dinner and overnight at Gorillas Safari lodge/ gorilla havens lodge

Day 3Transfer back to Entebbe Airport

On this day, wake up take your breakfast .check out of the lodge and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Good to know

Inclusions

• Gorilla permit

• Park entrance fee

• Park ranger

• English speaking guide

• Accommodation and meals

• Transportation

Exclusions

• Personal expenses

• Flights

• Alcoholic drinks

• Driver tips

Questions about this tour

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Every Fuga safari is private, so we can add or remove days, change lodges or combine this tour with another park. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

When should I book the gorilla permit?

As early as possible: permits are limited each day. Uganda permits cost US$800 and Rwanda permits US$1,500. See our gorilla permits guide.

Which comfort levels are available?

We can run this tour at budget, mid-range or luxury level. The lodges change, the route stays the same, and we quote each level separately.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your dates. We check permit availability, send a costed itinerary, and confirm once you pay the deposit. See how to book.