Overview
The 4-Day Gorilla Safari is a great way to see gorillas in their natural habitat. You will start your trip in Entebbe, Uganda, and then fly to Bwindi Forest National Park. There are two daily flights to Bwindi, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning flight goes to Kihihi Airstrip, which serves the northern sector of the park, and the afternoon flight goes to Kisoro Airstrip, which serves the southern sector of the park.
Once you arrive in Bwindi, you will be taken to your lodge, where you will spend the night. The next day, you will go gorilla tracking. You will be allocated to a group of 8 people and led by a ranger to one of the 18 habituated gorilla families in the park. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, observing them and taking photos.
In addition to gorilla tracking, you can also enjoy other activities in Bwindi Forest National Park, such as bird watching, hiking, and visiting the local villages. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and monkeys.
This safari is a great way to experience the beauty of Uganda and see its amazing wildlife. It is also a great opportunity to learn about the conservation efforts that are being made to protect 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’s activity can take between 5 to 9hrs. Packed Lunch and hiring porters are highly recommended. If time permits, you will also visit the Ride 4 A Woman project in Buhoma and get a chance to interact with local women and also learn about their variety of handwork crafts made out of local materials like basket weaving and knitting.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe Airport – Entebbe Hotel (Approx. 10 -30 mins drive)
On your arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our representative. He will transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe, overnight on Bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Entebbe to Kihihi – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Early morning after breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you 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. In the afternoon, participate in the community walk around the park including Buhoma Hospital, Ride 4 a Woman project, and the Batwa community. The activities involved include visits to a traditional home, banana brewing with demonstrations of how local Waragi is made, meeting traditional medicinal healers, and also visiting the local orphanage and school. Return to your Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. (Lunch and Dinner)
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
The day is finally here for your unforgettable lifetime 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 within Bwindi Forest. The northern side of the park is comprised of Buhoma and Ruhija Sector and the southern side is comprised of the 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 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’s activity can take between 5 to 9hrs. Packed Lunch and hiring porters are highly recommended. If time permits, you will also visit the Ride 4 A Woman project in Buhoma and get a chance to interact with local women and also learn about their variety of handwork crafts made out of local materials like basket weaving and knitting. Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge. Full Board
Day 4: Bwindi to Entebbe
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. If you intend to add extra days, this can be tailored to your interests. Upon arrival at the Airport, connect with your onward flight to your next destination. (Breakfast and Lunch).
**** End Of Our 4 Days Gorilla Safari ****
| Pax | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | SRS |
| $ PER PERSON SHARING | 2862 | 2268 | 2142 | 2076 | 2040 | 2016 | 212 |
Cost includes:
1 night at Boma Guest House or Two Friends Beach Hotel in Entebbe on BB
2 nights at Buhoma Haven Lodge on full-board
Transfers
Domestic flights
Gorilla Permit
All government Taxes.
Cost excludes
International flights | Visa | Tips | Drinks and beverages
