Meet the gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on this unforgettable fly-in gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is over 25,000 years old, and Uganda is home to nearly half the mountain gorillas on the planet–making it an extraordinary place to embark on your gorilla trek.
- 5 days | 4 nights
- Uganda
Highlights
- Trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the famed mountain gorillas in their native habitat
- Take in aerial views of Uganda on scheduled flights between Entebbe and Bwindi
- Enjoy outstanding service and luxury stays at Bwindi’s finest lodges
Destinations
DAY 1: Arrival & Entebbe
DAY 2-4: Bwindi National Park
DAY 5: Transfer to Entebbe, Departure
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Uganda
- ENTEBBE
Karibu, and welcome to Uganda! Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel No. 5, Boma Hotel Entebbe
Day 2: Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip. There, you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, including a visit to a local women’s cooperative to experience traditional Ugandan culture firsthand, or a nature/birdwatching walk in the forest.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
The hike of a lifetime begins today. After breakfast, meet the park rangers/ guides who will be in charge of searching for the exquisite mountain gorillas. Trekking can last between three to eight hours total. Once you find the gorillas, you will be able to spend one unforgettable hour with them. Upon returning to the lodge, enjoy a visit with the local Batwa community.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Day 4: Exploring Bwindi
- BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy another day of exploring Bwindi on a second gorilla trek in the iconic forest.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Day 5: Aerial Views of Uganda & Departure
- BWINDI NATIONAL PARK & ENTEBBE
After breakfast, depart for Kihihi Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe International Airport, arriving for your international flight onwards.
How It Works
1. Share Your Inspiration
We’ll listen to your aspirations and discuss the experiences that will meet your travel needs.
2. We'll Plan & Fine-Tune
We’ll put our knowledge of the region to work and create a personalized safari for you.
3. Reserve Your Safari
When you’re ready to book, we’ll handle the details of reserving everything for your trip.
