Kaara Safari Adventures

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda Safari

Tour Overview

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a must do for any trip to Africa and this 4 day trip is the best starting point to experience the privilege of spending time with these fascinating highly endangered mammals. By flying to and from Entebbe you skip the arduous journey and enjoy this experience in comfort and style.

Highlights

  • Maximise your time on the ground by flying to the Bwindi National Park
  • Trek through dense rainforest to meet our closest relatives, the Mountain Gorillas.
  • Stay in comfortable lodge style accommodation.

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Entebbe
  • Day 2: Entebbe – Kihihi – Bwindi
  • Day 3: Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
  • Day 4: Bwindi – Kihihi – Entebbe

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Entebbe

Upon arrival to Entebbe airport, you will be met by our represnetative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Entebbe is located on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, and is located approximately 37 kilometres southwest of the Uganda capital of Kampala. With it pleasant climate, you can enjoy and explore many places including the various parks, beaches, islands, botanical gardens, national zoo and more.

No meals included.

  • Day 2: Entebbe – Kihihi – Bwindi

Your flight this morning will depart Entebbe and arrive in Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip where you will be met by our representative and transferred by road to your accommodation in Bwindi. Flying over the third largest lake in the world will give you an incredible perspective of just how beautiful Uganda is. Lake Victoria is dotted with several islands and fishing villages which can be seen at taking off and landing.

*Please note: the transfer from Kihihi airstrip to the Buhoma sector of Bwindi will take around 1.5 hours and the road can be a little bit bumpy, it does give you enough time to contemplate your gorilla adventure ahead as well as being captivated by the incredible scenery synonymous with this part of Uganda.

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in south western Uganda, on the edge of the Western Rift Valley and is home to 326 gorillas, almost a half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Bwindi is also a bird watchers haven! It holds 346 species of birds and an experienced bird watcher can identify up to 100 species in a day!

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

  • Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

This morning you will enjoy an early breakfast before we transfer you to the National Park headquarters for your trek briefing. After this, you will enter the forest and enjoy the early morning beauty and freshness of the forest which is home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Tracking the gorillas can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions but is absolutely worth the effort. Once we locate the gorillas we spend an hour with them before returning to your lodge for dinner and reflection on an unbelievable day.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

  • Day 4: Bwindi – Entebbe

Morning breakfast and transfer to the Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip to catch your scheduled flight back to Entebbe where you will connect with your departing international flight.

Breakfast included.

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Accommodation

Entebbe

Comfort: 2 Friends Resort Beach

Superior: 2 Friends Resort Beach

Luxury: Best Western Garden Hotel

Bwindi

Comfort: Gorilla Mist Camp

Superior: Mahogany Springs

Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Tour Includes & Excludes

  • Accommodation with private facilities
  • Internal airfares (Entebbe-Kihihi/Kisoro)
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • English-speaking guided tours
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals as specified
  • Activities as specified
  • International airfares
  • Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities
  • Any items not mentioned as included

$2313 per person

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