Itinerary

1. Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   • Take breakfast early morning while still in Kampala city and meet your driver afterwards. Briefing about your Uganda gorilla safari to Bwindi will be done by the driver/guide assigned to you. 
   • Begin the long road trip via Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale with Equator your main stopover point for photography, leg stretching and later, get your lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre.
   • The long afternoon will be spent for driving to Bwindi, located in Southwestern Uganda. 
   • A total of 8-9 hours will be spent driving, but there are endless things to enjoy en-route. 
   • Check in at your pre-booked accommodation for evening relaxation, dinner and night stay.

   Accommodation

   • Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge
   • Mid-range: Mahogany Springs/Silverback Lodge/Engagi Lodge

   Meals: Lunch and Dinner

   Travel time: 8-10 hours by road and 2 hours by flight

2. Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience + Batwa Cultural Visit

   • Wake up early and assemble at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offices for briefing first about gorilla trekking guidelines/rules.
   • Start actual adventure to see the giant mountain gorillas at 8:00am with park guide on lead. 
   • The trek may take 2-6 hours but at times comes with incredible sights of other species like birds or fauna.
   • When you finally come across a gorilla family, photography, observing their behaviors and a magical encounter will be enjoyed for one hour.
   • After, return for lunch/relaxation at the lodge. 
   • In the evening, go meet the original forest keepers – the Batwa pygmies in their local community and this comes with great learning in addition to amazing dances, music performance.

   Accommodation

   • Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge
   • Mid-range: Mahogany Springs/Silverback Lodge/Engagi Lodge

   Meals: Lunch and Dinner

3. Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

   • Transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kampala/Entebbe.