The 3 days gorilla habituation tour is an exceptional wildlife experience in Bwindi impenetrable Impenetrable National Park. Spend four hours with the wild gorillas in the jungle, take part in training them and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. The trip may start in Entebbe or Kigali international airport depending on the traveler’s flight.
The gorilla habituation experience can only be done in Bwindi Forest. Rwanda has not yet introduced a similar activity. Gorilla habituation is the gradual process off introducing the gorillas to human presence. Thus the activity that last for four hours is able to introduce the visitor to most of the activities including nesting that these gentle giants are involved in.
Trip summary – 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Tour
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation
Day 3: Departure
Detailed Trip itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi
Upon your arrival at the airport/Entebbe or Kigali, meet our driver guide and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. The drive is an enjoyable road trip with exceptional scenic views of Uganda or Rwanda. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi takes roughly 4 hours while Entebbe to Bwindi is a full day drive but worth it. Dinner and overnight at Gorillas Safari lodge/ gorilla havens lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation
After breakfast, with packed lunch, transfer to the park headquarters in Rushaga for a pre habituation briefing. You will then hike into the jungle to be with mountain gorillas. Spend four hours training wild gorillas to make them used with human presence. You will hike along with a team of doctors, conservationists and researchers. Dinner and overnight at Gorillas Safari lodge/ gorilla havens lodge
Day 3: Departure
On this day check out of the lodge and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Tour inclusions
• Gorilla permit
• Park entrance fee
• Park ranger
• English speaking guide
• Accommodation and meals
• Transportation
Tour Excludes
• Personal expenses
• Flights
• Alcoholic drinks
• Driver tips