Explore Uganda’s mist-covered Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on the edge of Rift Valley, listed as a World Heritage Site due to its unique ecology and biological diversity. The forest is home to an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – approximately half of the world’s population – and also home to baboons, chimpanzees and many of the planet’s rarest birdlife. Few animals have sparked the imagination of man as much as the gorilla, the largest of the living primates. Although strong and powerful, mountain gorillas are generally gentle and shy. Gorillas have strong attachments to members of their own group, which are led by the dominant male silverback. Most gorillas live in inaccessible regions in various dense forests in tropical Africa, and one subspecies, the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), was not even known to science until 1902. The mountain gorilla has a robust build with long, muscular arms, a massive chest, and broad hands and feet. It is the hairiest race of gorillas; its long, thick black hair insulates it from the cold of living at high elevations.
Mountain gorillas have a slow rate of reproduction. This slow reproduction makes this species even more threatened. In a 40-50 year lifetime, a female might have only 2-6 living offspring. Females give birth for the first time at about age 10 and will have offspring every four years or more. A male reaches sexual maturity between 10 and 12 years. Able to conceive for only about three days each month, the female produces a single young and in rare cases twins. Trekking through dense jungle to spend time with a family of mountain gorillas will be an incredible experience, creating memories for a lifetime.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met and assisted to transfer to Protea Hotel Entebbe. This luxurious 4 star resort hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from the Entebbe airport. Protea Hotel Entebbe offers a wide variety of services and amenities including a restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu 7 days of the week. Specialties include Tilapia and Nile Perch, while guests can also relax on the terrace and bar. Its a hotel that complements your travel style. With elegant furnishings and a warm, inviting feel, the hotels decor and rooms create a luxurious atmosphere. The outside terrace, with its own special ambiance and superb lake views is the perfect place to take it all in.
Meals & Overnight: Protea Hotel Entebbe | HB
Meals & Overnight: Protea Hotel Entebbe | HBFly to Kihihi, and road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will transfer to Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a sanctuary of dreams, nestled at the edge of the enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Imagine waking up to the melodious symphony of the jungle, as the mist gently lifts to reveal a world untouched by time. Each morning, the sun-kissed canopy unveils breathtaking vistas, promising a day filled with awe-inspiring encounters and unforgettable memories. An excellent launch pad for your excursion is Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, perched on a ridge overlooking the incredibly lush Kashasha River valley and the forested hill known as Nkuringo, inside the park. This is not a simple or cheaply accessible destination, but seeing gorillas in the wild is worth every cent.
An ancient rain forest, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest extends over a series of steep ridges in the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range. Declared a World Heritage Site due to its ecological uniqueness and biological diversity, the forest is home to roughly half of the world’s total gorilla population. With terrain that varies from swamp and bamboo forest to dense thicket, this beautiful area poses both challenges and rewards for anyone interested in an intimate glimpse of the life of these fascinating primates. Over the next two days you have a choice of one or two optional pre-booked gorilla treks with expert guides in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional village visit and forest walks are also available. *The gorillas you will track belong to one of the ‘habituated’ family groups in northern Bwindi. Experienced guides accompany the tracking, many of whom have been involved in the habituation process themselves. One population of mountain gorillas inhabits the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.
Meals & Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | FB
Meals & Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | FBTransfer to Kihihi, to connect with your return flight to Entebbe.
Optional Dayroom or activities at your discretion.
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