Our 5 Days Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda with the magnificent white water rafting experience on the River Nile in the Eastern district of Jinja, Uganda. Jinja is popularly known for being the source of the River Nile – the Longest River on planet earth.
The Safari then takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will have a chance to trek one of the habituated families of mountain gorilla. This trip can as well start from Bwindi and end in Jinja.
Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide at Entebbe Airport depending on your flight time and 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.
Drive time: Approximately 1 hour
Lodge: Kampala Forest Cottages or Fairway Hotel Kampala
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
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
Upon arrival at Kalagala Falls, you will start your white water rafting on the Nile river experiencing the thrill of navigating through rapids and enjoying the scenic views
You will embark on your vehicle and transfer to Kampala for relaxation followed by dinner and overnight
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lodge: Kampala Forest Cottages or Fairway Hotel Kampala
Drive time: 2 hours one way.
You will depart from your hotel in Kampala and drive 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 and later proceed with the journey to Bwindi
You will have a stop in Mbarara town for Lunch. After lunch, you will then drive through the rolling Green hills marked with beautiful Banana and Tea plantations passing through towns of Ntungamo and Kabale.
You will arrive at the lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and welcomed, check-in at the lodge for relaxation dinner and overnight
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lodge:
Basic:Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge/Bakiga Lodge.
Mid range: 4 Gorillas Lodge/Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge/Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Drive time: 8-9 hours.
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 briefing about the Dos and the Don’ts during your Gorilla Tracking.
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 to 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 noted 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 to observe them and take photographs. Although this time may seem too short, the experience you get will be worth it.
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 and then drive back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight
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 Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lodge:
Basic: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge/Bakiga Lodge.
Mid range: 4 Gorillas Lodge/Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge/Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
After your morning breakfast, you will receive packed lunch and embark on your vehicle for your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala
You will have a stop in Kayabwe at the equator for lunch and photography and then proceed your journey to Entebbe or Kampala
You will be transfered to Entebbe International Airport for a- late departure out of Uganda or your booked hotel in Entebbe or Kampala to end the tour
Drive Time: 8-9 hours
| Persons | Date | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | Any date | USD3155.00 |
| 2 Persons | Any date | USD2385.00 |
| 3 Persons | Any date | USD2180.00 |
| 4 Persons | Any date | USD2080.00 |
| 5 Persons | Any date | USD2020.00 |
| 6 Persons | Any date | USD1980.00 |
