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Kampala, Uganda

The Best of Gorilla Tracking Tour in Bwindi Forest and White Water Rafting Jinja Uganda Safari

5-Day Gorilla Tracking and White Water Rafting Uganda Safari

What you should expect

Highlights

Day 1: Pickup from your Hotel and drive to Jinja to start your 5-Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari
Day 2: White water rafting experience on the Nile River and drive back to Kampala
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport marking the end of your 5-Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari

Overview

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Kampala

Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide at Entebbe Airport, who will transfer you to Kampala for your overnight stay. Depending on the traffic situation of the day, you may pass through the city center for a brief city tour (not included in the cost and optional) before proceeding to your overnight accommodation property.

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala
Day 2 Transfer to Jinja for White Water Rafting

After breakfast, you will drive to the Eastern town of Jinja for your magnificent Uganda adventure experience. This journey will take you through Mabira forest, a tropical rain forest in central Uganda. You will also see lush tea and sugarcane plantations plus several roadside markets, arriving at Kalagala Falls in time for your full or half day white water rafting adventure on the River Nile. You will then return to Kampala arriving in the evening for overnight stay at Red Chilli Hideout.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Hotel in Kampala
Day 3 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Early departure to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda with a stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for some informative talk, photography and some experiments before proceeding to Mbarara town in time for Lunch. After lunch, you will then drive through the rolling Green hills marked with beautiful Banana and Tea plantations. You will arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the evening for overnight.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Day 4 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, with your packed lunch, you will transfer to the Park Headquarters for registration at 7:45 am. You will then join other trackers for a briefing about the Dos and Don’ts during your Gorilla Tracking. After that, you will be driven to the starting point of your allocated gorilla family to start your trek into the beautiful Impenetrable Bwindi Forest. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas. This trek may take between 30 minutes three three-quarters of the day, depending on where the Mountain Gorillas will be found. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. It is an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet Endangered Creatures.


 Please note that gorilla trekking can be strenuous and as such a certain level of fitness is required. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour observing them and taking photographs. Although this time may seem too short, the experience you get will be worth it. Thereafter, you will return to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate in recognition of your effort in contributing to the conservation of these endangered mountain gorillas.


Note: Even if you are unfit, arrangements can be made for the locals to use a ‘helicopter’ to get you to the point where the gorillas are. This cost is not included. So, you can let us know in advance then arrangements can be made.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Day 5 Transfer back to Kampala\Entebbe and End of Tour

After your morning breakfast, you will receive packed lunch and then start your long drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport for a late departure out of Uganda. Drive Time: 8-9 hours

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits (One per person non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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