A short journey to one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters on this four-day journey into Uganda’s ancient rainforest. Travel to the world-famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The highlight of your adventure is spending one magical hour with a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat. With a relaxed schedule before and after the trek, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the experience and the beautiful surroundings.
- Highlights
What makes this journey unforgettable
- 1 gorilla tracking permit included
- Private 4x4 transfers
- Optional Batwa cultural visit
- Bwindi forest community walk
- Briefing with park rangers
- Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your journey, day by day
- Day 1
Arival in Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your comfortable lakeside hotel overlooking the shores of Lake Victoria.
The rest of the day is yours to relax after your journey. You may enjoy the peaceful lake views, take a walk around the hotel gardens, or simply unwind before your adventure begins.
- Meals: Dinner
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe.
- Day 2
Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The drive takes approximately eight hours, passing through Uganda’s beautiful countryside filled with rolling hills, tea plantations, local villages, and lush green landscapes.
There will be several stops along the way to stretch your legs, enjoy lunch, and take in the stunning views.
Arrive at your forest lodge in the evening, where you can relax by the fireplace and prepare for tomorrow’s once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Buhoma Lodge.
- Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your safari.
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a ranger briefing before beginning your guided gorilla trek. The hike can take anywhere from two to seven hours, depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family. Your experienced guides and trackers will lead you through the dense rainforest while sharing fascinating information about the forest, wildlife, and gorilla conservation.
Once the gorillas are found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watching these gentle giants interact, feed, and care for one another is an experience few people will ever forget.
After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and reflect on an incredible day surrounded by one of Africa’s greatest wildlife treasures.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Buhoma Lodge.
- Day 4
Return to Entebbe & Departure
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe. Depending on your travel plans, you can either take a scenic domestic flight or enjoy the drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside.
Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable Uganda gorilla trekking adventure to a close.
- Meals: Breakfast
No accommodation
- What's Included
- All park, conservation and concession entry fees
- All government taxes and VAT
- Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for unobstructed game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide with deep regional knowledge
- All accommodation as per the selected comfort tier (Luxury, Mid-Range or Camping)
- All meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle on every game drive
- Airport meet-and-greet, transfers and complimentary pre-trip briefing
- Personalised welcome pack and 24/7 on-trip support
- What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses — laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities for your guide, porters and lodge staff
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g. hot-air balloon, spa, scenic flights)
- Items of a personal nature and any pre/post-tour accommodation
- Tour Price