5 Days Gorilla Trekking & White Water Rafting Safari
These 5 Days Gorilla Trekking & White Water Rafting Safari traverse the primate world in Uganda while enjoying the beautiful landscape and the hospitability of local people. Spend your time with the gorillas and later come to the beautiful town of Jinja. Internationally famous because it is where the source of the great River Nile is located. Experience the Nile at its best by undertaking adventurous City of white water rafting and more adrenaline activities for instance Tubing, Quad biking, and Bungee jumping among others.
Trip Highlights
- Arrival and Transfer to Kampala/Gorilla White Water Rafting Safari.
- Drive to Jinja for white water rafting on the Nile/Gorilla White Water Rafting Safari.
- Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park.
- Gorilla Tracking/Gorilla White Water Rafting Safari
- Transfer back to Entebbe.
Detailed 5 Days Gorilla Trekking & White Water Rafting Safari
Arrival and Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will surely be transferred by our guide to Kampala for your hotel. 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.
- Main Destination: Kampala (City)
- Accommodation Option: Malakai Eco Lodge Mid-Range.
- Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Drinking Water and Fruits throughout.
Transfer to Jinja for white water rafting on the Nile/Gorilla White Water Rafting Safari
Early morning after your breakfast, you will then drive to Jinja for the Magnificent Uganda adventure experience. The journey will specifically take you through Mabira forest the tropical rain forest in central Uganda, and tea and sugarcane plantations. You will have lunch first and then go for your full or half-day white water rafting adventure on the Nile. Finally, you will return back to Kampala arriving in the evening overnight.
- Main Destination: Kampala (City)
- Accommodation Option: 2-Friends Guest House
- Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Drinking Water and Fruits throughout.
Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park for Gorilla Trekking
After an early morning breakfast, you will take an early departure to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda with a stopover at the equator for some informative talk, and photography before proceeding to Mbarara town arriving in time for Lunch. After lunch, you will drive through the rolling green hills of Banana and Tea plantations in order to arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening.
- Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Accommodation Option: Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Drinking Water and Fruits throughout.
Gorilla Tracking/Gorilla White Water Rafting Safari
Having had an early morning breakfast, you will then proceed to the park headquarters in order to have a briefing about the dos and don’ts of Gorilla trekking in Bwindi. The rangers will then accompany you to the rainforest to start your search for the gentle giants. This walk can sometimes be tough but when you encounter the gentle giants it will be a memorable, rewarding, and satisfying experience.
Trekkers are always advised to carry their raincoats and boots because the weather there is always unpredictable. There are also some potters who always help with the carrying of the luggage on behalf of the visitors though at a small cost. On sighting the gorillas, the rangers will guide you on how to handle them, especially by giving them a 6-meter distance as you enjoy them playing around. It’s however always not easy to predict how long gorilla tracking will take. This also depends on the location of some families since some of them are far from the park headquarters.
However, it always takes 2 to 8 hours to come into contact with them but the rangers will always be there to guide you. Trackers are also advisable to be physically fit before going for tracking. After your trek, you will return to the lodge for your lunch. In the afternoon, you may opt to visit the Batwa community to enjoy some cultural performances before retiring to your lodge.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Option: Gorilla Mist Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe
Early morning breakfast with your packed lunch, you will however start the long drive back to Entebbe. This day is specifically reserved for late-night flights. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your preferred location or Airport. Thus this is the end of our Safari.
Location: Kampala (City)
Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Drinking Water and fruits throughout
5 Days Gorilla Trekking & White Water Rafting Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Visas: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be obtained on arrival at USD 50 per person, single entry. A passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
Price Included:
- Airport transfers
- 4×4 transport with English speaking local guide/driver for all road transport
- Accommodation & all meals above
- All park entrances fees
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Mentioned activities
- Gorilla permits
Price Excluded:
- International visas
- Accommodation facilities while in Kampala.
- All expenses of personal nature such as tips and drinks.
Health:
– Yellow fever and malaria prophylactics are required.
– COVID19 certificate.
Safari Rates Per Person
MEAL PLAN: Mid-Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
1 Person $ 2,400
2 People $ 2,000
3 People $ 1,750
4 People $ 1,650
5 People $ 1,500
6 People $1,420