This safari will take you through the beautiful scenery that is out of this world to the rolling hills of Kigezi before the encounter with the gentle giants in their natural habitats. An encounter with the mountain gorilla face to face is such a thrilling and a breathtaking experience of the lifetime.
Arrival & Transfer - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Upon arrival at the airport at 7:00 am, our guide/driver will warmly welcome you. You will then head towards southwestern Uganda. The journey offers scenic views, including the long-horned Ankole cattle in Mbarara, rolling hills, terraced landscapes, and the stunning panorama of Kabale. We will stop for a lunch break in Mbarara, with an option to visit the Igongo Cultural Center to experience Ankole culture. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Park, arriving late in the evening.
Gorilla Trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - After breakfast and a briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a trek that can last from 30 minutes to 8 hours in search of the Mountain gorillas. You will hike up and down slippery slopes with dense, mist-covered vegetation. Upon encountering these magnificent primates, you will have a full hour to interact with them, observe their behavior, take photos, and then return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Depart - Entebbe International Airport/Kampala
Entebbe - After an early morning breakfast, check out of your lodge and transfer to Entebbe airport or Kampala. En route, stop at the Uganda Equator for a souvenir photo moment before proceeding to the airport for your outbound flight.
- Gorilla permit
- All Taxes/VAT
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- All ground transportation in a tourist customized vehicle 4x4
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Round airport transfers
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- International flights
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.