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4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris

Embark on an extraordinary journey to connect with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with the 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris. This exclusive tour offers an extended period with a gorilla family undergoing the habituation process, providing a deeper insight into their behavior. Grime Safaris ensures a seamless and enriching experience from your arrival in Uganda.

Note: This itinerary assumes you will be flying into Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Uganda. The long flight from Las Vegas, USA, will likely involve layovers. Grime Safaris will coordinate your arrival and transfers.

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Southern Sector) with Grime Safaris from Las Vegas, USA

Your 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris begins upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). A friendly representative from Grime Safaris will be there to welcome you, providing a smooth transition after your long journey from Las Vegas, USA.

You will then embark on a scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, specifically to the southern sector (Rushaga or Nkuringo), which is where the gorilla habituation experience is conducted. This is a significant drive, taking approximately 8-10 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Grime Safaris will ensure comfortable stops along the way. Alternatively, for a quicker transfer, Grime Safaris can arrange a domestic flight from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip (near the southern sector of Bwindi) at an additional cost (highly recommended given the long international flight).

• Fact: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to approximately half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population.
• Fact: The Gorilla Habituation Experience allows visitors to spend up to four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family.

Upon arrival in the southern sector of Bwindi, you will check into your accommodation, pre-booked by Grime Safaris. This will be a lodge located conveniently for the gorilla habituation trek the following day.

Dinner and overnight in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Accommodation arranged by Grime Safaris)

Day 2: Full Day Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi with Grime Safaris from Las Vegas, USA

Today is the highlight of your 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris! After an early breakfast, Grime Safaris will transfer you to the park headquarters for briefing.

You will meet the rangers and researchers involved in the habituation process and receive detailed instructions about the trek and interacting with the gorillas. The Gorilla Habituation Experience allows for a maximum of four visitors per gorilla family per day, making it a very exclusive and intimate encounter.

• Fact: Gorilla habituation is a process where gorillas are gradually accustomed to the presence of humans.
• Fact: The time spent tracking the gorillas can vary greatly, from a couple of hours to a full day, depending on their location.

You will then embark on your trek into the dense forest with experienced guides and trackers. The terrain in Bwindi can be challenging, with steep slopes and thick vegetation. The reward, however, is immense. Once you find the gorilla family, you will have the incredible opportunity to spend up to four hours observing them, learning about their behavior, and taking photographs (with flash off).

Breakfast, Packed Lunch, and Dinner in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Meals arranged by Grime Safaris)
Overnight in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Accommodation arranged by Grime Safaris)

Day 3: Optional Activities or Relaxation in Bwindi with Grime Safaris from Las Vegas, USA

After the challenging but rewarding gorilla habituation experience, today on your 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris offers a chance for optional activities or relaxation.

• Optional Activities: Grime Safaris can arrange various activities in and around Bwindi:
  • Forest walks or hikes to explore the park's biodiversity (various trails available).
  • Community walks to visit local Batwa pygmy communities and learn about their culture.
  • Bird watching (Bwindi is a renowned birding destination).
  • Relaxing at your lodge and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
• Second Gorilla Habituation Experience (if permits are available and booked in advance): For those who desire more time with the gorillas, a second habituation experience can be arranged, subject to permit availability and additional cost.

Grime Safaris will assist you in choosing and arranging your preferred activity for the day.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Meals arranged by Grime Safaris)
Overnight in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Accommodation arranged by Grime Safaris)

Day 4: Transfer back to Entebbe for Departure with Grime Safaris from Las Vegas, USA

Enjoy a final breakfast in the beautiful setting of Bwindi. Today, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) for your departure flight back to the USA (Las Vegas).

The return journey by road is again a long one (approximately 8-10 hours). Grime Safaris will ensure a comfortable ride with stops as needed. Alternatively, Grime Safaris can arrange a domestic flight from Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe for a quicker transfer (at an additional cost).

Grime Safaris will ensure a timely arrival at Entebbe International Airport for your international flight, concluding your incredible 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris.

Breakfast in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Meal arranged by Grime Safaris)

This 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris includes:

• Airport transfer upon arrival (arranged by Grime Safaris).
• Comfortable transportation throughout the tour with Grime Safaris (either road or domestic flight option).
• Experienced and knowledgeable Grime Safaris guide throughout the tour.
• Accommodation for 3 nights in lodges in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (arranged by Grime Safaris).
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (arranged by Grime Safaris).
• One Gorilla Habituation Experience permit (arranged and secured by Grime Safaris - note: permit costs are significant and should be confirmed with Grime Safaris).
• Park entrance fees for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (covered by Grime Safaris).
• Bottled water during the tour (provided by Grime Safaris).

Package Excludes:

• International flights to and from the USA (Las Vegas).
• Ugandan Visa fees.
• Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, trackers, and lodge staff.
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., second gorilla habituation permit, community visits, etc.).
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.).
• Travel insurance (highly recommended, especially for gorilla trekking).
• Domestic flight from Entebbe to Kihihi and back (if chosen as an alternative to road travel).

Book your 4 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour starting from Las Vegas, USA with Grime Safaris today for an unparalleled encounter with mountain gorillas!