Day 1

Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, your adventure to the land of mountain gorilla will have officially began. One of the most unique, rare and sought-after safaris in the world is to track mountain gorilla in a natural and forested environment, South West of Uganda. Because of the rather long journey from Kampala to either Bwindi or Mgahinga national parks, you will lodge in Kampala or Entebbe upon arrival.

Day 2

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and off to south western Uganda. This rather long journey will be characterized by a stopover for lunch. You will also gaze at banana and tea plantations, rolling hills, long horned cattle, a transit through other national parks where you will chance yourself at lots of flora and fauna, fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, welcoming and hospitable people. You will arrive at either Bwindi or Mgahinga national parks (as dictated by the gorilla tracking group) late afternoon or early evening, check-in at the lodge, have a shower, dinner and sleep.

Day 3

You will wake up at 5:30am, freshen up and move to the restaurant for breakfast. After, you will go for a gorilla trek briefing, all will be expected to hold a gorilla tracking permit. You will be grouped accordingly (each group has 8 tracking members). Porters will carry your packed lunch and water; be prepared to walk/ meander  for about 5 hours or slightly more depending on the location of Gorillas. However, the walk is exciting and exercising and also characterized by scenic viewing, question and answer sessions. Do not also forget to carry your digital cameras, smart phones, binoculars and indeed anything to help you not miss out on anything. You will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and bed-in; this will be after gorillas have been found; a maximum of 1 hour is allowed for interaction with these majectic creatures.

Day 4

Drive back to Kampala with occasional stopovers for sightseeing, relaxation and lunch

What to bring?

• Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet
• Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds
• Carry packed lunch
• Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat ( as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellent

Gorilla tracking is a regulated and controlled activity and hence the following rules must be strictly adhered to:

• No one with a communicable disease is allowed to enter the park
• Stay together in a tight group while with the gorillas, do not surround them
• Do not use flashes while photographing gorillas
• Do not get closer than 7 metres to the gorillas
• Do not eat or smoke when with gorillas or within a distance or within a distance of 200 metres from the gorillas.
• Turn away from the gorillas if you have to sneeze or cough. Cover your nose and mouth in the process.
• Bury all human excreta a minimum of one foot deep and ensure that the hole is properly covered
• No person under 15 years is allowed to track
• Do not leave litter, all litter must be carried out of the park and disposed off properly
• Do not make loud noise or move suddenly
• You are allowed a maximum of 1 hour with gorillas
• Do not spit on vegetation or soil while in the park, use your hankie, facial tissue or other garment
• Your group must not be  more than 8 and all must be above 18 years

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