Uganda · Safari

6-Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking Safari with Bwindi and Lake Mburo

6 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
02 Observe mountain gorillas closely as they eat, play, and rest
03 Explore Lake Mburo National Park on game drives and a ranger-guided nature walk
04 Pass through the Equator on the return journey to Entebbe

Embark on a wildlife expedition to Uganda's famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an adventurous gorilla tracking experience. Spend time observing gorillas closely as they eat, play, and rest in their natural habitat. Then head to Lake Mburo National Park to encounter a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife before returning to Entebbe, passing through the Equator along the way.

Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe Airport, where you will be welcomed by your tour guide and transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe.

Accommodation: client's selection - public campsite, tinted campsite, or lodges.
Meals: Water is included with all meals (other drinks are not included).

Day 02

Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Early in the morning, you will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport for a domestic flight to Western Uganda. Your plane is scheduled to depart at 08:30 hr, with an expected arrival time of 10:30 hr at Kihihi Airstrip.
From here, you will be transferred by road for about 1 hour to the home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to relax and prepare yourself for the next day, or go for a guided forest walk for your first introduction to Uganda's unique flora and fauna.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mahogany Springs.

Note: For a supplement, you can opt to stay at Gorilla Forest Camp.

Day 03

Gorilla Tracking Experience

Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. It will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play, and rest - a unique and unforgettable experience.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mahogany Springs.

Day 04

Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, depart the impenetrable forest of Bwindi and head to Lake Mburo National Park.
With a game drive, you will enter the park and proceed towards your accommodation, which offers panoramic views over the plains.

Dinner and overnight at Mantana Tented Camp.

Note: For a supplement, you can opt to stay at Mihingo Lodge.

Day 05

Nature Walk and Return to Entebbe

Start the day early with a ranger-guided nature walk. Lake Mburo is the only national park where you can experience a safari on foot.
Return to the lodge for breakfast, and with a game drive on your way out, depart the protected area and drive back to Entebbe.

Overnight at The Boma.

Note: If you are scheduled to depart in the late afternoon or evening, you may transfer directly to the International Airport and cancel the last night in Entebbe.

Day 06