I had a couple of days to myself before joining my tour group. I hired Kagera Safaris to take me to Ngambe Island on one day and to take me birding on the second. Miriam of Kagera Safaris did a great job. She accompanied me on both days. The chimpanzee sanctuary was a delight, not only for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees and learning about them from the staff, but also we were able to see several bird species up close. Miriam hired a phenomenal birding guide for my day of birding. The shoe-bill was the highlight. I saw more bird species that day than any other.
Miriam is a delight. My two days with her were among the highlights of my trip to Uganda. Everything ran smoothly under her care. I completely endorse her services.
3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking… (trip)
3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
- Uganda
- Active & Adventure
- Culture & Nature
| from $1,337* per person | 3 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 6 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 12 people max | |
This tour will take you to the southwestern part
of Uganda for an experience with the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi
impenetrable national park. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a UNESCO World
heritage covering an area of 321km2. Bwindi impenetrable forest is
home to over 400 species of trees, 120 mammal species, and 11 primate species
with over 300 bird species especially the Albertine rift endemics. The drive to
this park takes over 8 hours depending on number of stopovers. There is an
option for a flight to Bwindi for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
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Locations visited/nearby
Kampala , , Bwindi impenetrable national park , Gorilla trekking , rain forest , national park , Uganda, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kagera Safaris:
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Reviewer: Daniël LOUSBERGH
located in
Kortessem,
Belgium
Perfect, An experience once in a lifetime!
19 days Uganda and Rwanda. Perfect organisation, Alex was an exceptional competent guide and driver. Gamedrives and tracking the gorilla's, chimps and golden monkees were marvellous! The accomodation was comfortable and excellent price/quality. Only Mahabura hotel seems a little bit worn-out. But we enjoied the whole trip, especially the accompaniment by Miriame herself. Really highly recommended!
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Reviewer: Erik Cox
located in
Washington DC,
USA
My wife and I did a trip through Uganda via Kagera Safaris in late June/early July 2016. The three highlights were seeing chimpanzees, seeing gorillas, and a homestay.
Kagera put together an exciting itinerary, which we customized to include a 2-night homestay with a local Ugandan family. The homestay was the highlight of the trip; we got to know the family and see life through their eyes. We're actually Facebook friends with members of that family now! The chimpanzee and gorilla treks delivered as promised, too. We got to see them in the wild, up close and personal.
Kagera is a local Ugandan company, and my wife and I found that they are big into responsible tourism and giving back to local Ugandan communities. That made the trip even more meaningful. We did the mid-range price option trip; you can go less (or more) expensive, and Miriam will be happy to customize the adventure to your reasonable needs. I also suggest you ask that you have Meddy as your in-country guide. He's fantastic.
In sum, we'd highly recommend Kagera. -
Reviewer: Edie Barschi
located in
Berkeley,
Carlifornia
USA
Special information
- You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an
early breakfast, we start journey to the home of the endangered mountain
gorillas – Bwindi impenetrable national park. The drive to Bwindi though far is
through Uganda communities giving a glimpse in the everyday lives of Ugandans,
roadside fruit markets.
Lunch
will be enroute arriving later in the evening straight to your lodge for
overnight ready for an adventurous day tomorrow.
Lunch
& Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 2: Uganda Ultimate Gorilla trekking
Experience
The highlight of your safari is the mountain gorilla experience in
the jungles of Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable forest is true to its name thick and
you often have to get off the maintained tracks.
After breakfast, the driver guide will transfer you to the
briefing point to receive instructions on how to conduct yourself while in the
forest and when you locate the gorillas. Flash photography is prohibited and so
is prolonged eye contact with gorillas because it is a sign of challenging
them. The trek takes anything from minutes to hours in search of the gorillas
depending on where they nested the previous night – travel prepared to trek for
long hours.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 3:
Transfer to Entebbe
After an
exciting experience with gorillas in the wild, you are ready to start journey
back to Kampala/Entebbe by road. Alternatively, you can choose to fly back, we
hope you take home only good memories of your experience in Uganda.
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