Exclusive 3 days gorilla habituation safari in Rushaga
3 days gorilla habituation safari in Rushaga is a short safari to the lushest highland rainforest in the world, Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Gorilla Habituation is when one accompanies researchers to teach these endangered species to get used to human presence without altering their natural behaviors. Gorilla Habituation is one of the most exciting and adventurous activity one would ever experience. Unlike gorilla trekking where you spend 1 hour with the gorillas, during habitation you will be give 4- a full day with these apes in their natural home and experience them get out of their nest until they built new nests, watch them feeding, copulating, hunting, breastfeeding, resting, patrolling, playing, you will get a change to spot the Silver back which is the head of the family. Don’t get it twisted that Gorilla Habituation is the best way to capture marvelous photos with Gorillas.
During this habituation experience you will encounter with the Bukingyi and Bushaho gorilla families located in Rushaga section.
Brief Itinerary of 3 days gorilla habituation safari in Rushaga
Day 1: Kampala -Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience
Day 3: transfer to Transfer Kampala
Detailed Itinerary of 3 days gorilla habituation safari in Rushaga
Day 1: Kampala -Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our company representative will pick you up form a hotel or residence in Entebbe/ Kampala, brief you about the safari and commence with your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Masaka-Mbarara high way. The first stop will be in Masaka at the equator, take as many photos as you please to keep the memories a life en-route with a lunch break in Mbarara the land of milk.
After lunch proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable, on reaching check in at a prior booked accommodation facility for dinner and night stay.
Accommodation Options; Gorilla Hills Eco-Lodge, Bwindi Guest House, Lake Muhele Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Cultural Center, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Families.
Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience
A heavy very early morning breakfast will be served, meet with your driver guide and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing on the dos and don’ts of the forest. Don’t forget to carry a rain coat, jungle boots, parked lunch, enough drinking water, walking stick from the HQ. At exactly 8: 00 you will start you gorilla search led by a guide ranger and researchers, you will spend the rest of the day enjoying watching gorillas in their natural home as you take plenty of photos with non-flash light cameras, get to watch their movements, interaction patterns and their day to day activities. Later in the day around 5:00 pm you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation after along adventurous day.
Accommodation Options; Gorilla Hills Eco-Lodge, Bwindi Guest House, Lake Muhele Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Cultural Center, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Families, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge.
Day 3: transfer to Transfer Kampala
You will have a relaxed breakfast as you enjoy the lodge environment, pack your backs and check out of the lodge. You will meet with your guide driver and commence your journey back to Kampala. A stop over for lunch at Igongo cultural village where you will get to know more about the western people and visit the Ankole Museum, at the gift shop you can grab a gift for your loved ones back home. Embark on the journey back to Kampala, on you guide will drop you off at your convenient destination.
End of 3 days gorilla habituation safari in Rushaga
Price Includes
- Park fees
- Gorilla habituation Permit
- All Activities include in the itinerary
- On board Accommodations
- A professional English specking guide driver
- All transportations
- All taxes/ VAT
- Pick up and drop off
- On board Meals
- Bottled drinking water
- Park entrance fee
Price Excludes
- International Flights
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Tips
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
- Personal expenses like beverages, laundry, snacks, extra meals
- Government imposed Increase of taxes or Park fees.
- All activities not included in the safari.
