A Premium Journey Into the Heart of the Wild
Embark on a thrilling 4-day fly-in safari to the enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the majestic mountain gorillas. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers intimate encounters with one of the world’s most endangered species—all set against the backdrop of Uganda’s lush, mist-shrouded landscapes.
On your arrival at Entebbe Airport, your will be met and welcomed by our representative. He will be your tour and driver guide for the rest of the days you will be in the country. After the interaction and brief introduction, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Entebbe for Overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Papyrus Guest House
Midrange: Boma Guest House / 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Morning pick up from your Hotel in Entebbe and transfer to the Airport for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip. Upon arrival at the Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your Lodge guide who will drive you straight to your Lodge for the rest of the day. Afternoon participate in the community walk around the park. Return to your Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Ride for a Woman
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge / Engagi Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
The day is finally here for your unforgettable life time experience of meeting face to face with the giant mountain Gorillas. You will start your day with an early breakfast at your lodge and then transfer to the Park headquarters (Depending on which location you have booked your accommodation) for briefing.
There are 4 sectors in which Gorilla trekking takes place with in Bwindi Forest. The northern side of the park is comprised of Buhoma and Ruhija Sector and the southern side comprised of Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. After Briefing, you will start on your day’s trek. Searching for the gorillas may take like 2-5hrs depending on where they were last spotted the previous day. Once they have been spotted, you will be given one hour to take videos, photos and also get a chance to ask the rangers and the guides any questions about these giant apes.
Besides the great Apes, the forest is also a home to other wildlife and bird species such as butterflies, primates, mammals, frogs and so on which all can be seen along the way to the Gorillas. After seeing the Gorillas, you will then head back to your lodge and retire for the rest of the day. The whole day activity can take between 5 to 9hrs. Packed Lunch and hiring porters are highly recommended. Overnight at your Lodge. Full Board.
Budget: Ride for a woman
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge / Engagi Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
After your morning breakfast, depending on the time of your domestic flight, you will be driven back to Airstrip by the Lodge guide to catch your flight out of Bwindi back to Entebbe. Upon arrival at the Airport, connect with your onward flight to your next destination.
2 nights’ accommodation in Bwindi (Full Board)
1 night accommodation in Entebbe (Bed & Breakfast)
Return scheduled flights: Entebbe ↔ Kihihi
All airport/airstrip transfers
1 Gorilla trekking permit ($800)
English-speaking professional guide
Community walk experience
Park entrance fees
Non-premium drinks at select lodges (e.g., Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge)
International airfare
Visa fees (Apply online in advance)
Gratuities and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Optional activities not listed
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