You will Spend a day trekking with the infamous mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park on this short Uganda itinerary. The highlight of the trip: is the habituated mountain gorillas! Logistically, you will fly between Entebbe and Bwindi National Park to spend a whole day trekking through the forest and spending an hour with these incredible primates.
Day | Location | Meal Plan | Activity |
Day 1 | Kampala | Bed and Breakfast | Arrival and airport transfer |
Day 2 | Bwindi National Park | Full board | Gorilla Trekking |
Day 3 | Bwindi National Park | Full board | Gorilla Trekking |
Day 4 | Departure | n/a | End of trip |
Day 1 – Welcome To Uganda And The Start Of Your Adventure
Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport in Uganda you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. A transfer will take you to your city accommodation, where you can enjoy your one-night stay.
Day 2: Fly to Bwindi National Park
Early breakfast before transferred to the airstrip for your local flight to Bwindi National Park then you will be transferred to the Park’s headquarters for a Gorilla trekking briefing. You will trek through mist and dense forest trying to find where the family of gorillas probably last nested before then tracking them.
This fascinating mountain forest hosts chimpanzees and spectacular birds, Uganda’s mountain gorillas are also mesmerizing to watch: youngsters chase each other and swing in trees, vines. Only one hour is allowed. After which you’ll climb out of the thicks of the forest, return to your lodge and recollect on your close encounters with these truly beautiful endangered beasts. Dinner, and overnight stay at the lodge.
Optional Activity: Afternoon village walk
Day 3 Gorilla trekking, Bwindi National Park
On this day, get up very early for gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will learn more as the ranger tells you the interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, you will drive to Kihihi Airstrip and fly back to Entebbe enjoying the beautiful aerial view of south western Uganda, the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals. Afterwards you will be transferred to the international airport to connect onto your international flights home.
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