Uganda · Primate Tours

4-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi with Buhoma Community Walk

4 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • 02 Take a domestic flight over Lake Victoria, the third-largest lake in the world
  • 03 Go on a community walk around Buhoma and experience Batwa culture
  • 04 Visit Ride 4 a Woman and Buhoma Hospital during your community walk

Embark on this exciting 4-day gorilla trekking tour to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and get up close with the endangered mountain gorillas. Fly over Lake Victoria, the third-largest lake in the world, before heading into Bwindi for this unforgettable primate experience. You will also enjoy a community walk around Buhoma, including a Batwa cultural experience.

The UWA ranger guides will lead you into the impenetrable forest, pushing through the undergrowth to track the Bwindi gorillas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Victoria
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be picked up by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel. Upon reaching the hotel, you will be briefed about your four-day gorilla safari package, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask your guide.

Overnight at Boma Guest House. Bed and Breakfast.

Optional upgrade to Hotel No. 5/Protea Hotel Entebbe.

Optional downgrade to Papyrus Guest House/Airport Guest House/Via Via Guest House.

2
Day 02

Flight to Kihihi and Transfer to Bwindi

  • After breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Kihihi. You will fly over Lake Victoria, the third-largest lake in the world, giving you a clear glimpse of this beautiful country.
  • Upon arriving at the airstrip, you will be met and welcomed by a lodge guide, who will transfer you to your lodge for the rest of the day.
  • After lunch, set out for a community walk within Buhoma, including a visit to Ride 4 a Woman, Buhoma Hospital, and a Batwa cultural experience.

Overnight at your lodge in Bwindi (Mahogany Springs Lodge/Bakiga Lodge). Full Board.

Optional upgrade to Bwindi Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

3
Day 03

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

  • The long wait is finally over, and your gorilla trekking experience day is here. After a full breakfast at your lodge, transfer to the park offices for a briefing, including all the information about how to behave with the gorillas and how long the trek might take.
  • Gorilla trekking is the highlight of each visit to Uganda and still stands as one of Africa's most memorable primate experiences. The UWA ranger guides will lead you into the impenetrable forest, pushing through the undergrowth to track the Bwindi gorillas. This gorilla walk can take up to 6 hours, and a reasonable degree of fitness and a sturdy pair of walking shoes are a must for all trekkers. You are highly recommended to hire a porter to help carry your backpack and support you whenever needed during the hike. Take a rain jacket, water, and snacks along with you, but be sure to leave nothing behind in the forest.
  • After the trek, return to your lodge in the afternoon or evening for relaxation.

Overnight at your lodge in Bwindi (Mahogany Springs Lodge/Bakiga Lodge). Full Board.

Optional upgrade to Bwindi Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

4
Day 04

Return Flight to Entebbe and Departure

  • After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi for your flight back to Entebbe. The drive from your lodge to the airstrip should not take more than one and a half hours.
  • Upon arrival, connect with your onward flight to your next destination.
  • If you would like to add extra days and enjoy more of this beautiful country, optional tours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and the Kazinga Channel, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking, and Lake Mburo for zebras and giraffes are all available on request.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Victoria, Buhoma community walk

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Victoria, Buhoma community walk

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport and airstrip transfers
  • Return domestic air ticket from Entebbe to Kihihi
  • 2 nights' accommodation in Bwindi National Park on a full-board basis
  • Park entrance fees
  • Activities as requested and mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transport with an English-speaking guide
  • Community walk and Batwa cultural experience
  • 1 night's accommodation in Entebbe on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 1 gorilla permit at $700 (till 31st Dec 2022)

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Gratuities
  • Covid tests in Uganda
  • Visa fees to Uganda (should be applied for online)
  • Personal items such as laundry
  • Insurance
  • All premium drinks

What to bring

  • Cameras
  • Wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots.
  • Khaki clothes - long-sleeved shirts and long trousers
  • Passport, travel insurance documents, itinerary, and e-tickets
  • Sturdy gardening gloves
  • Rain jacket
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • The tour is available throughout the year for bookings.
  • Gorilla permits can only be confirmed once they have been paid.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in 14 Kitaasa Rd.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,850.00 — $1,988.00
Double Sharing $1,850.00 — $1,988.00

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