Overview
Trek through the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an intimate encounter with endangered mountain gorillas. This life-changing experience brings you face-to-face with gentle giants sharing 98% of our DNA.
Bwindi is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Your trek, led by expert guides and rangers, will take you deep into ancient rainforest for up to one hour with a habituated gorilla family.
Tour Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit included
- One hour with a habituated gorilla family
- Professional guides and rangers
- Comfortable lodge accommodation
- All meals and transfers included
- Contribute to gorilla conservation
Tour Plan
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your guide and begin the scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (approximately 8-9 hours). Drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside, passing through Kampala and southwestern Uganda's rolling hills. Arrive at your lodge near the park. Evening briefing about tomorrow's gorilla trek. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge.
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for briefing at 8am. Receive instructions from rangers about gorilla trekking etiquette. Set off into the ancient rainforest to track one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can take 2-8 hours depending on gorilla location. Once found, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge. Celebration dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Entebbe/Kampala. Stop at the Equator for photos and refreshments. Optional stop at a local craft market. Arrive in Entebbe/Kampala in the evening. Transfer to airport for departure or overnight in Entebbe if you have a late flight. End of tour.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Entebbe/Kampala
- Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- One gorilla trekking permit (valued at $700)
- All park entrance fees
- Full board accommodation
- Bottled drinking water
- All government taxes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not in itinerary
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Uganda tourist visa ($50)
- Porter hire during trek ($15-20)
- Additional gorilla permits
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