Day notes
After breakfast you will set off for Kibale Forest National Park. The journey from Kampala to Kibale takes approx. 4 hours. The trip is long, but also very nice with a beautiful changing landscape and amazing views of the hills and mountains.
On arrival you will enjoy lunch and then start Bigodi swamp walk, during this walk you will see many different birds species and several monkeys.
Guided Transfer from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Isunga Lodge
Check-in to Isunga Lodge
Day notes
Time to search for the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. First, you visit the Rangers post in the park for a briefing, then the walk starts in the rainforest. The walk can be heavy at times, so wear good shoes and bring a poncho. Try to keep quiet as you’ll have a better chance of meeting the chimps. The Rangers are experienced in tracking so the chances very high.
Day notes
After breakfats you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable forest and check in at the lodge
Check-out from Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer from Isunga Lodge to Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer
Isunga Lodge
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Check-in to Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Day notes
Today is a day of Gorilla trekking. After breakfast you have a briefing at the Rangers post. After the briefing Starts The Search To The mountain gorillas. Depending on the location of the family group the trek can take several hours. The landscape is mountainous so take good walking shoes, but the trek is beautiful. After this exciting day and unique experience there’s time to relax at the Lodge, explore the camp and take photos.
Expert tips:
When you are with the gorillas:
- A 7 meter (21 feet) distance should tried to be observed at all times from the gorillas. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
- You must stay in tight group whey you are near the gorillas.
- Keep your voices down at all times. However, it is okay to ask the guide questions.
- Do not smoke, drink or eat when you are near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inevitably will increase the risk of food/drink morsels/droplets falling, which could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.
- Sometimes the gorillas charge. Follow the guides example (crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas directly in the eyes and wait for the animals to pass). Do not attempt to run away because that will increase the risk.
- Flash photography is not permitted! When taking pictures move slowly and carefully.
- Do not touch the gorillas. They are wild animals.
- The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour. However, if the gorillas become agitated or nervous, the guide will finish the visit early.
- After the visit keep your voices down until you are 200 meters away from the gorillas.
General health rules:
Remember that mountain gorillas are very susceptible to human diseases. The following rules are ways to minimize the risk your visit might poses to them:
- Respect the limits imposed on the number of visitors allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes the risk of disease transmission and stress to the group.
- If you are feeling ill, or you are carrying a contagious disease, volunteer to stay behind. An alternate visit will be arranged for you, or you will be refunded your money.
- If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are near the gorillas, please turn your head away and cover your nose and mouth in order to minimize the spread of bacteria or viruses.
- Always stay 7 meters (21 feet) away from the gorillas. This is to protect them from catching human diseases.
- Do not leave any rubbish (eg. food wrappers) in the park; foreign items can harbor diseases or other contaminants.
- If you need to go to the toilet while in the forest, please ask the guide to dig you a hole with his panga. Make sure the hole is 30 cm deep and fill it in when you are finished.
What to bring on your Gorilla Safari:
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes.
- Carry a packed lunch and enough drinking water.
- Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellent.
Day notes
Today is a travel day with a stop over for lunch en route and at the equator line.
Check-out from Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer from Rushaga Gorilla Camp to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Guided Transfer
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
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