Gorilla Habituation Uganda Safari
Gorilla Habituation Uganda Safari
3 Days Starting in 14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda and ending in entebbe
Visiting: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Tour operator:
Tour code:
V0017
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-80
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
With mountain gorilla habituation experience visitors are guaranteed to spend 4 hours with the gorillas unlike the normal gorilla trek where visitors only have one hour with the gorillas upon encounter. With this activity of habituation, gorillas are well trained to get used to human presence and this is carried out for a period of 3 years and from there the groups are declared for normal tracking.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Bwindi Impenetrable Park
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our driver/guide will pick you from your accommodation at 7am, brief you about your habituation safari and off to Bwindi. It is approximately 540km / 9 hours of driving to the Southern sector. The drive is quite long but worth it with much more to see on the way. You may even see the zebras and impalas grazing in Lake Mburo park. You will have a stopover at the equator for photography and the experiment and another stopover in Mbarara town for lunch.
Continue with your journey arriving your accommodation in the evening.
Day 2 : Gorilla Habituation Day
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning marks the highlight of your Uganda safari with early breakfast at your accommodation then get ready to be transferred to briefing point. After briefing, you will head to the starting point for your trek through the densely, steep jungle forest. One has to be physically fit for a successful trekking experience and this may take 3/8 hours or whole day. Depending on where you will be allocated for your trek, you may start the trek from the park headquarters or drive to a starting point into the forest. After finding the gorillas, you are only allowed to view them for 1 hour and you can take videos or photos for your encounter with the gorillas. Take note that feeding mountains gorillas is prohibited and flash photography.
After the experience, you will make the trek back through the forest as you reminiscent about this once in a lifetime wildlife encounter. A leisurely evening at your lodge and overnight stay.
Day 3 : Return To Entebbe
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A relaxed breakfast and this will mark your last day in Bwindi as you prepare to travel back to Entebbe with lunch en route and a stopover at the equator if you missed it on the day 1. You will be dropped at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and if you have a flight this evening better to be dropped at the Airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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International Travel
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Optional
Mode of Transport
4x4 Vehichle
Accommodation
Mid- Range
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights included for this tour unless when a traveller requests for a luxury or midrange or super-luxury package.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Although some countries can acquire visa on entry, we highly recommend travelers to apply for E-visas to save time being spent in ques on entry and any other inconveniences.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Travellers are required to present their covid vaccination proof.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
All our tours are fully guided.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Budget hotels unless when one requests for the luxury or midrange or super-luxury package..
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above the age of 5 years can join the tour.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
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Are travellers safe while on this tour?
Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
A year
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations
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Am I safe in Uganda ?
Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your payment receipt
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.