3 Days Ruhija Gorilla Tracking Safari
Day 1 Travel from Kampala by road to Ruhija East of Bwindi forest
6:30 am we pick you from your address in Entebbe or Kampala at 7:00 we set off for the South West of Uganda driving along the Kampala to Masaka high-way. The first part takes us through central Uganda, with a brief stop at the imaginary equator line. You will have Lunch in Mbarara at the famous Igongo Culture Centre and from here we continue on the last stretch through Kabale town before we start the climb of twisting hill. Your arrival at Ruhija will be at 4:00 pm, check you into Gorilla mist lodge or Ruhija gorilla lodge.
Driving time: ± 9 hours
Luxury Accommodation: - Ruhija Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Mist Lodge
Meal Plan: - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 The day of Ruhija gorilla tracking!
6:00 am You will travel by car from the lodge to your briefing area in Ruhija. On arrival, you will attend a briefing (7:30 am) and at 8.30 am you will start the tracking by way of walking into the forest. We can not determine how long the walk will be since it depends entirely on the way the gorillas will move looking for food. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be able to spend up to one hour with them! You will be expected back to the starting point by 7:00 pm at the latest. Being physically fit is recommended.
It is always best to hear from other visitors, and this is Janet and Sarah's story:
"At a distance of about fifteen feet, a mountain gorilla with her baby appears. She comes out of the bushes, looks at me and lies down. My presence does not seem to bother her. She just wants to rest, whether I am there or not. I can almost touch her. My heart dances with joy. I am in a good position to take pictures, so I let my camera do its work. It is the thrill of a lifetime. I cannot but agree with the American zoologist George Schaller, the first to study gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes, who once said: ‘No one who looks into the eyes of a gorilla, gentle and vulnerable, can remain unchanged."
Luxury Accommodation: - RUHIJA Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Mist Lodge
Meal Plan: - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Travel Back to Kampala or Entebbe
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Mbarara town, and after Masaka, there will be an opportunity to stop at the Equator for photo shoots and buying souvenirs and have tea or coffee.
We will then bring you to a guesthouse or hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe - or, if you continue your holiday somewhere else or back home, we will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for an onward flight.
Driving time: ± 9 hours
Meal Plan: - Breakfast, Lunch
Gorilla Permit Guarantee
We sell our tours with gorilla tracking permits. If no permits are available for a tour, canceling is free of charge and any money paid in advance will be refunded.
Included in the price for this trip
* Guides
* Vehicle
* Fuel
* English speaking driver
* Park entrance
* Accommodation
* Meals
* Bottled water
* Gorilla Permits
Not included in the price for this trip
* Drinks
* Tips
* Porters
* Laundry services
* Travel Insurance
* Visa (Uganda/Rwanda)
* Any other personal interests
* The first and last night in Uganda
Transport
4WD Toyota Land Cruiser (1-4 persons.)
4WD Toyota Land Cruiser Extended (4-8 persons.)
4WD Toyota Hiace (4-8 persons.)
4WD Overland Truck (7-12 persons.)
The cars are well maintained and our drivers are experienced and English speaking Ugandans. If necessary we can also hire other vehicles.
- Budget
- $ 1,767
per person (2 people)
- Mid-range
- $1,907
per Person (2 people)
- Luxury
- $2,205
per Person (2 people)