Embark on a 4-day safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its mountain gorilla trekking experience. This exclusive tour offers the unique opportunity to trek to see the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Alongside the gorilla experience, you’ll enjoy a visit to the Batwa community to learn about their rich cultural heritage, all while staying at luxury lodges in this stunning rainforest setting.
Arrival: Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. They will assist with airport procedures before transferring you to your hotel in Entebbe for an overnight stay.
Evening: Settle into your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and relax in preparation for your journey the next day.
Accommodation: Hotel No. 5 Boutique Hotel (High-End) / Boma Hotel (Mid-Range)
Meal Preferences: Dinner
Drive Time: 10 Minutes
Morning: After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your morning flight to Kihihi Airstrip in southwestern Uganda. The flight provides stunning aerial views of Uganda’s varied landscapes.
Arrival at Bwindi: Upon arrival at Kihihi Airstrip, our driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your luxury lodge in Bwindi. You’ll pass through breathtaking scenery of lush forests, rolling hills, and steep valleys, arriving at the lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon: After settling in, enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and the chance to explore your lodge’s surroundings. Later, enjoy a refreshing dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (High-End) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Mid-Range)
Meal Preferences: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Flight Time: 2 Hours
Morning: After an early breakfast, you will head to Bwindi Park Headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. The trek may last from 30 minutes to several hours depending on the location of the gorillas that day.
Gorilla Trekking: Guided by a professional ranger, you will enter the forest, carefully maneuvering through dense vegetation, to find one of the world’s last remaining groups of mountain gorillas. The experience of being face-to-face with these gentle giants is truly remarkable and unforgettable.
Lunch: After returning from your trek, enjoy a delicious lunch at your lodge.
Afternoon: In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community, a group of indigenous people who once lived in Bwindi Forest. The Batwa now live on the outskirts of the park but have preserved their ancient ways of life. Participate in a Batwa Experience, where you’ll go on a hike through the forest, learning about traditional medicinal plants, hunting techniques, and the Batwa’s unique culture.
Evening: Return to your lodge for sundowners, followed by a dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (High-End) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Mid-Range)
Meal Preferences: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Kihihi Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe.
Flight: Fly back to Entebbe, where you’ll be met upon arrival and transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
End of Trip
Meal Preferences: Breakfast
Flight Time: 2 Hours
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