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BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in south western Uganda, on the edge of the Western Rift Valley (Albertine rift) and is shared by Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro districts. It is 331 sq km in size and on an altitude range of 1,160 meters (Ishasha gorge) to 2,607 meters (Rwamanyonyi Peak). The annual average temperature range is 7°C - 20°C with the coldest period being June and July.

Of the local people neighbouring the park, the majority are Bakiga and Bafumbira, constituting the densest settlements in Uganda (350 people/sq km). A few Batwa are also found.

Species Diversity: Bwindi is home to 326 gorillas, almost a half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. There are also 346 species of birds and over 200 species of butterflies. This afromontane forest has dense under storey of fern, vines and shrubs. About 324 tree species have been recorded here, 10 of which occur nowhere else in Uganda.

Bird Watching: Bwindi is the bird watchers haven! It holds 346 species of birds and contains 90% of all Albertine rift endemics, difficult or impossible to see in any other part of East Africa and seven IUCN red data listed species. An experienced bird watcher can identify up to 100 species in a day! Visit Ruhija and Buhoma for this dream. Indicate your interest to the Park Management so that appropriate early morning departures can be arranged.

 

 

 

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Safari Highlights

 
ITINERARY
     

 
DAY 01: ARRIVE ENTEBBE
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport and after clearing customs you will be met by Earth Tours And Travel representative who will transfer you to Kajjansi airstrip for an early morning charter flight to Kayonza airstrip – Bwindi. Your guide will be there to meet you and transfer you to the lodge.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the only camp located within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the perfect luxurious base for a tracking experience as it offers luxury in the heart of the rainforest. Accommodation is in eight large en-suite ‘tents’ which have two queen-sized beds and a bathtub looking out onto the forest - ideal for soaking away aches and pains after a day searching for gorillas in the forest. Dinner and Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

   
 
DAY 02: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Early breakfast this morning before a briefing from your guide. Tracking commences every morning from the park headquarters at 8.30 am. The gorillas we track belong to one of the 'habituated' family groups in Northern Bwindi. For several years each group has undergone an extremely delicate process that has gradually made them used to the presence of humans. Experienced guides will accompany the tracking, many of who have been involved in the habituation process themselves. Once the gorillas are located, the group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Return to camp for dinner. Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
   
 
DAY 03: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Today relax at camp or visit a local village and meet the villagers to learn about their day to day lives. On this walk you can visit a honey production site, a traditional medicine man, a traditional blacksmith, a local school when in term and even attend a Batwa (Pygmy) dance performance. The walk is done with the local community as part of our. The walk is done with the local community as part of our community support. Or you could take a bird walk. Bwindi boasts over 300 bird species, including 24 that are endemic to these highlands straddling Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo – the “Albertine Rift Endemics”. There are also over 200 species of butterflies found in the park. A local expert will guide you on this fascinating walk. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. After dinner simply relax and sip a drink as you listen to folk tunes played on the traditional Bakiga guitar. Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
     
 

DAY 04: DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the lodge, before your transfer to Kayonza airstrip for your charter flight back to Kajjansi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Boma Hotel for the use of a day room and lunch. You will then be transferred to Entebbe for your international flight later in the afternoon.

     

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Rate Per Person
On Request
Duration:
04 Days/ 03 Nights
Departures:
Weekly
Departure Time:
To be advised
Minimum Persons Required:
2
   
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