GORILLA IN UGANDA

IMPENETRABLE BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

In Uganda, the Bwindi impenetrable forest is the sanctuary for almost half the world's population of Mountain Gorilla's ( About 330 of 600 ), which is the rarest race of Gorilla. Established as a safe habitat for several families of mountain gorilla , it is now the location of an an important scientific conservation programm. Gorilla Tracking visits are limited to small groups.

PEARL OF AFRICA GORILLA SAFARI- UGANDA

The Pearl of Africa as desciribed by Winston Churchil is Situated on the equator and offers breathtaking scenery. The National Parks are more remote and less crowded. Alefran Tours and Safaris will organize for Gorilla tracking, to see this awe inspiring giants is to remind us of our ancestry.

GORILLA TRACKING IN UGANDA

This is the home to nearly half of the only remaining Mountain Gorillas in the world holding about 350 of these rare creatures.

Transfer to Kampala: This is by public bus and there are many companies in this service provision.

Day 1: Drive from Campala to Mbarara for lunch, then to buhoma where the park headquarters is. Dinner
and overnight at Buhoma Community Restcamp or Bwindi View Restcampa.

Day 2: After breakfast, track the Gorillas in the forest and this might take some hiking to higher levels of the mountain through stinging plants that require good dressing .It is also cold due to altitude and thicket. Reaching them stay with them for one hour and return to the base camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: After breakfast, return to Kampala with lunch on the way arriving late in the afternoon where the tour ends.
 

• Mountain Gorillas are an endangered species, living in remote and ancient forest borders between Uganda and its western neighbours.
• Permits are strictly limited and advance planning & booking is strongly recommended
• All Safaris offer full board accommodation as described B/L /D.
  
  

NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY- DEPARTS DAILY
Drive to Entebbe and Board a small boat to visit the 100 acre island of natural forest. Here you find orphaned Chimpanzee and you can assist in their feeding. Enjoy a picnic lunch and return to the mainland for transfer back to Kampala in the afternoon.