3 Days Ruhija Gorilla Trekking Tour: Visit Ruhija Sector
Tour overview of the 3 days Ruhija gorilla trekking tour
3 days Ruhija gorilla trekking tour is a 2nights/3day Uganda short gorilla safari taking you through magical gorilla interaction with mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park. This gorilla tour mainly takes you through gorilla trekking in Ruhija region, Southwestern Uganda. Ruhija is a gorilla tracking sector in Eastern part of Bwindi, a home to 20 habituated families of mountain gorillas but 4 are available for tracking in the eastern side.
Founded in 1991, Bwindi National Park was primarily established to host mountain gorillas and spans on 331sq.kms of land area. Today, it shelters 459 mountain gorillas which are part of park’s 120 mammal species; 310 butterfly species, 27 frog species, 1000 flowering plants, 163 species of trees, 51 reptile species, 360 bird species etc. The 3 days Ruhija gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi begins and ends in Kampala.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe to Ruhija, East of Bwindi 8-9 hours’ drive
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Ruhija
Day 3: Ruhija back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of the 3 days Ruhija gorilla trekking tour
Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe to Ruhija, East of Bwindi 8-9 hours’ drive
Rise up early morning and after, briefing about the 3 days Ruhija gorilla trekking tour in Kampala. Leave Kampala/Entebbe after briefing for your 3 days gorilla tour in Ruhija, take Masaka, Mbarara-Kabale route which will take 8-9 hours. Equator will be one of the areas you will make a stopover and later, settle for lunch break at Igongo Cultural Centre then head to Ruhija to check into your accommodation.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Bakiga Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge
Basic: Rushaga Gorilla Friends Camp/Broadbill Camp
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector
Have early hefty breakfast and after, drive from your lodge to Ruhija in the Eastern Bwindi to be briefed on gorilla trekking regulations. Today will be the day for you to undertake gorilla trekking which often takes 2-6 hours and considering its being unpredictable adventure, you should come with packed lunch and bottled water. Upon finding Ruhija gorilla family that the official allocated to you, spend a full 1 hour with it, take pictures and observe them socialize etc. Retreat to be awarded with gorilla trekking certificate at Ruhija offices and then get to your lodge, relax before you end day with Batwa visit.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Bakiga Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge
Basic: Rushaga Gorilla Friends Camp/Broadbill Camp
Day 3: Ruhija back to Kampala/Entebbe
A hefty breakfast early and after, check out of the lodge at Ruhija, drive back while enjoying Kigezi’s rolling hills, lush vegetation in the surrounding. En-route, stopover at Mbarara for lunch, Mpambire drum makers to purchase some of their items and be dropped off to a hotel or Entebbe Airport-End of your 3 days Ruhija gorilla tour.
End of the 3 days Ruhija gorilla trekking tour
This three days Ruhija gorillas tour includes
Ruhija gorilla trekking permits
Bottled drinking water
Park entry fees
Cultural tours/visits
An English speaking guide
All your activities in the itinerary except the optional ones
Accommodation-2nights & meals.
The three days Ruhija safari excludes
Airfares
Tips
Laundry
Insurance bills
Entry visas fees
Telephone
Shopping
Cigars