4-Day Gorilla Tracking Safari in Bwindi with Fly-in from Entebbe

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go for exciting gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Forest
• 02 Spend one hour with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
• 03 Explore Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• 04 Enjoy scenic fly-in transfers between Entebbe and southwestern Uganda

Sign up for an exciting gorilla tracking safari in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This 4-day fly-in trip gives you the chance to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and witness how these human-like creatures live and behave. Trek through the forest for a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime adventure, then spend one hour with the gorillas after locating them. With scenic transfers and time in Bwindi, this journey offers a memorable wildlife experience.

Today is the most awaited day as you trek through some of the densest jungles in Africa, looking for signs of gorillas until you find them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kisoro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

• Arrive at Entebbe Airport from Dubai, where our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Flight to Kihihi and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

• Early in the morning, have breakfast and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi (0700 - 0810).
• Our guide will welcome you on arrival and transfer you to your lodge in Bwindi National Park. The one-and-a-half-hour drive is scenic in this part of the world.

3

Day 03

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

• Today is the most awaited day as you trek through some of the densest jungles in Africa, looking for signs of gorillas until you find them. Gorilla tracking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Only 1,063 of these mountain gorillas are alive today, and more than 500 of them - over half - live in Bwindi. The tracking is an adventure that can take anywhere between 1 and 9 hours. Because park authorities are keen on protecting these gentle giants, you are allowed only one hour with the gorillas once you find them.
• Depending on the time you return to base, there is an option to take a nature walk on one of the developed trails in the park or do a Batwa cultural visit.

4

Day 04

Flight from Kisoro to Entebbe

• Transfer to Kisoro for your scheduled flight to Entebbe (0825 - 1135). A day room will be provided.
• You may choose to relax at the lodge as you wait to return to the airport for your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Government-imposed increase of park fees and/or taxes
• All park fees
• 1 gorilla permit per person
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• All accommodation
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Tips (communities here survive mostly on tips, though tipping is not necessarily a must; tip at will. A relevant tipping guideline for your guide could be US$ 15.00 pp per day, depending on how you feel.)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• All alcoholic drinks and cigarettes
• Laundry

What to bring

• Travel documents
• COVID test results
• Insurance information
• Flight information
• Cash, credit, and debit cards
• Vouchers and pre-departure information
• Required visas or vaccination certificates
• Yellow Fever certificate
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Fleece or wool jumper/jacket
• Windproof/waterproof jacket
• Small towel and swimwear
• Shirts/T-shirts that are cool and breathable
• Long-sleeved shirt or sweater for evenings and hikes into the forest
• A pair of shorts
• Pairs of long trousers
• A pair of hiking pants/track pants
• Comfortable shoes/hiking shoes
• Sport sandals
• Sun hat, bandana
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Watch or alarm clock
• Toiletries (biodegradable)
• Toilet paper
• Day pack
• Camera with extra memory cards and batteries
• Personal entertainment
• Binoculars
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Flashlight/torch
• Universal outlet adapter
• Insect repellent
• Money belt
• Antibacterial wipes/gel
• Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

• Expect some high-altitude hikes or strenuous activities, though they are accessible to healthy travellers.
• Please remember to carry USD currency notes issued from 2015 onward. Older notes might not be accepted in some places.
• The rates are in US dollars per person.
• Availability of accommodation, permits, and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by payment.
• The estimated travelling hours are based on actual driving time; stops for lunch or photos are not included.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour start

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.