Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

   • Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will clear with the immigration and get tested for Covid-19. 
   • After this, you will be welcomed by our driver/guide, who will brief you about the safari and then drive you to your booked accommodation for an overnight stay. 

   Meals on your arrival day will be at your own cost.

   Accommodation: Protea Hotel (Luxury) https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ebben-protea-hotel-entebbe

   Papyrus Guest House (Mid-Range and budget) https://papyrusguesthouse.com

2. Day 2: Entebbe - Bwindi

   • You will be transferred to the airstrip to take your morning flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Scenic views of lush green forests and beautifully contrasting landscapes will make this 1.5-hour fight a worthwhile experience. 
   • Meet our company representative, who will be waiting for you at the airstrip to drive you to your booked accommodation.
   • Check-in, have lunch, relax as you enjoy the lodge facilities until dinner time.

   Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

   Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (luxury) https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/uganda-camps-gorilla-forest

   Rushaga Gorilla Camp (mid-range) http://rushaga.com

   Mutanda Lake Resort (budget) https://www.mutandalakeresort.com

3. Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   • After early morning breakfast, you will transfer to the Park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas.
   • After that, you will be taken to the starting point for tracking your allocated gorilla family in Bwindi Forest. Each gorilla family is assigned to a group of not more than eight trekkers, and that is why it is recommended that you book your gorilla permit in advance. This trek starts at 8:00 am and may take from 40 minutes up to 6 hours depending on how far the mountain gorillas have moved into the forest. Gorilla trekking can be strenuous, and as such, a certain level of fitness is required. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed that one precious hour to observe the gorillas. Take photos as well as audio and visual recordings.
   • In this dense jungle, expect to see a variety of bird species, other primate species, colourful butterflies, some antelopes and other mammals during your gorilla trekking adventure. 
   • Walk on steep and slippery terrain with prickly vegetation like the stinging nettles as you listen to the sounds of nature. Therefore, remember to carry a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, or lunchbox, jungle boots, gloves, and a walking stick with you. 
   • Then, return to the Park headquarters to be awarded a certificate in recognition of your effort toward the conservation of the endangered mountain gorillas. 
   • Head back to the lodge for relaxation and later in the afternoon go for the Batwa community visit to gain an insight into the life of these unique people. The Batwa are former inhabitants of the Bwindi forest, and so you will learn how they lived with the gorillas inside the dense Bwindi jungle.

   Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

   Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (luxury) https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/uganda-camps-gorilla-forest

   Rushaga Gorilla Camp (mid-range) http://rushaga.com

   Mutanda Lake Resort (budget) https://www.mutandalakeresort.com/

4. Day 4: Bwindi - Entebbe Airport

   • After breakfast, you will be driven to the airstrip by our company representative for your morning flight back to Entebbe. However, this only applies to Luxury and Mid-range safaris. For the budget safari, guests will travel back to Entebbe by road, and this will take not less than 8 hours on the road. 
   • Upon reaching Entebbe, you will go for your covid-19 departure test (150USD) and have lunch as you wait for the results. You may have to wait for the results for 2-3 hours. 
   • When the results are back, you will be driven to the airport for your onward flight. We recommend that your onward flight is late in the evening, from 7:00 pm onwards.

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