The 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour lets you go gorilla tracking in the Southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Rushaga is one of the 4 regions where gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park is done and the others are Buhoma, Ruhija and Nkuringo areas. Trekking mountain gorillas in Rushaga region allows you trek gorilla families like Kutu, Rwingi, Nshongi, Busingye, Mucunguzi, Mishaya, Bikingi, Kahungye and Bweza groups. Your trip will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
Trip activities to do on 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour
- Gorilla trekking in Rushaga region
- Batwa community visit
- Photo taking
Brief itinerary of your 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour
Day 1: Travel from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour
Day 1: Travel from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up early to enjoy your cup of tea or coffee at the hotel in Kampala/Entebbe and after, meet the tour leader prepared to begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for your 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour. Your trip will take you about 8 to 9 hours and it will cover towns such as Masaka, Mbarara, Rukungiri, Ntungamo, Kabale and Kisoro. A stopover will be made at the equator crossing for photo taking and later at Igongo Cultural Center for lunch. After, drive to the southwest to Bwindi to check in your gorilla safari lodge to relax, dine and spend a night as you wait for kick start your trek to view mountain gorillas in Rushaga region.
Accommodation in and around Rushaga region
Luxury: Clouds Mountain Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Budget: Nshongi Gorilla Camp, Travelers Rest Hotel
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park
Start your day with an early morning breakfast and after, connect to briefing point at Rushaga region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get to know the set safety measures for gorilla trekking. Since a trek to view mountain gorillas is unpredictable, make sure you have some energy giving snacks and bottled drinking water. At 8:00am, expect to begin your search for mountain gorilla group assigned to you to trek in a group of 8 visitors. The length of this adventure may cover between 2 and 6 hours including 1 hour of a face to face encounter and photography. Also, expect to sight birds, primates and other mammal species. Later, get back to the lodge to chill and in the evening, take a walk to the Batwa community for cultural exploration, enjoy the rare dances, music performances, ancient gathering and hunting techniques of the Batwa pygmies and a lot more.
Accommodation in and around Rushaga region
Luxury: Clouds Mountain Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Budget: Nshongi Gorilla Camp, Travelers Rest Hotel
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Have a hefty cup of tea or coffee and later, begin your 8-9 hours’ road trip back to Kampala. Lunch will be served to you at Igongo Cultural Center and once again at Equator, your stopover will involve photo taking and chilling. After, drive to Kampala/Entebbe and this marks the end of the 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour.
End of the 3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour
3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour includes
- Gorilla trekking in Rushaga area
- Bottled drinking water
- Ground transport
- 2 night and meals
- Relevant government taxes
- All trip activities in the itinerary apart from optional ones
- Fulltime English-speaking tour guide
3 days Rushaga gorilla trek tour excludes
- Airfares
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal insurance
- Telephone calls
- Beverages
- Laundry services
- Optional services
- Souvenirs
- Hotel fees in Kampala/Entebbe after the trip