Dawnlight Journeys
Embark on an exclusive 3-day journey to witness the massive mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy gorilla trekking, a Batwa cultural experience, and scenic drives through southwestern Uganda. The adventure begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.
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Follow your adventure day by day through this exciting itinerary
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and meet your Dawnlight Journeys guide for a briefing on your 3 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking tour. Depart early from Entebbe or Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route (8-9 hours' drive). Stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and relaxation, and have lunch in Mbarara City. Continue to Bwindi, enjoying scenic landscapes, and check in at your accommodation. Accommodation options: - Budget: Ride 4 a Woman - Midrange: Engagi Lodge, Mahogany Springs - Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner Travel time: 8-9 hours from Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, proceed to the Buhoma sector (or as per your permit) for verification, briefing, and allocation of park ranger guides and gorilla groups. The briefing covers safety measures and trekking rules. Trekking with gorillas takes 2-6 hours depending on conditions. Once a gorilla group is found, spend one hour observing and photographing them. Return to park offices for your trekking certificate, then to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the Batwa pygmies and their traditional lifestyle. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation options: - Budget: Ride 4 a Woman - Midrange: Engagi Lodge, Mahogany Springs - Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet your driver guide for the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe (8-9 hours' drive). Stop at the Equator crossing and for lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala/Entebbe and be dropped off at your hotel. End of the 3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour. Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch Travel time: 8-9 hours to Kampala/Entebbe
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Everything you need to know about this safari
The drive takes about 8-9 hours via the Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route, with a stop at the Equator and lunch in Mbarara.
Gorilla trekking can take 2-6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. You will spend one hour with the gorillas once found.
The package includes a valid gorilla permit, Batwa cultural visit, park entry, full-board accommodation, en route meals, 4WD vehicle, pick up/drop off, taxes, guide services, and bottled water.
Accommodation options include Ride 4 a Woman (budget), Engagi Lodge or Mahogany Springs (midrange), and Buhoma Lodge or Bwindi Lodge (luxury).
Pack good hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, safari hat, rain jacket, sweater, insect repellent, daypack, bottled water, socks, camera, gorilla permit, toiletries, passport, visa, sunscreen, anti-malaria medication, sunglasses, and optionally a walking stick.
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