GORILLAS TREKKING UGANDA- FLYING

Experience an unforgettable 4-day gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda, flying into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to witness majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

4 Days Gorillas Trekking Uganda- Flying

Safari Overview

Our 4-day tour is the perfect time to take part in an unforgettable gorilla trekking tour in the verdant Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This exciting Tour from Entebbe involves taking a flight to southwestern Uganda and back while taking in some of the most indescribable views.
In just a few days, you will have an up-close encounter with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and also learn about the original inhabitants of Central African forests (the Batwa).
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers about 331 square kilometers in southwestern Uganda and shelters the highest population of these Giant Apes. Also, this Park has the highest ever-recorded concentration of mammals at 120 species, 350 bird species that include Albertine Rift endemics, and over 200 butterfly species. You will even get to stay overnight in one of the jungle lodges surrounded by the verdant forest.

Highlights

  • Trek is one of the 20 habituated gorilla families in Bwindi.
  • Visit the first inhabitants of the Central African forests.
  • Aerial scenic viewing.

Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in the beautiful Pearl of Africa- Entebbe International Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
  • Day 2: Entebbe- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by air.
  • Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Tour- Gorilla Trekking and cultural tour.
  • Day 4: Bwindi-Entebbe flight & departure.
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Day by day Itinerary

Upon arrival at the beautiful Entebbe International Airport on the banks of Lake Victoria, your private safari driver will meet, and greet and drive you to your reserved Hotel in Entebbe. You will have the remainder of the day to relax or explore the top tourist sites in Entebbe like Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Mabamba Wetland, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, or Uganda Wildlife Education Center all these are options.

Overnight and Dinner:

  • Entebbe Forest Lodge
  • Hotel No. 5 Boutique Hotel
  • Boma House

Meal Plan: Dinner.

Drive Time: 10 Minutes

This morning, you will be transferred from your Hotel in Entebbe to the Airport for your domestic flight to the “ultimate gorilla trekking destination”- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On getting there after a one-hour and 30-minute flight, your driver (another) will welcome you and take you to your Lodge in Bwindi. The 1-hour drive comes with breathtaking views and immediately check-in at the Lodge for relaxation until lunchtime.

Afternoon you will embark on a waterfall hike with a ranger guide. The Munyaga waterfall trail starts from the Park office and ends at the magnificent Munyaga waterfall. The walk to and from the waterfall takes about three hours and is a good way to practice or cool down a day after the gorilla tracking. Back to lodge for dinner & overnight.

Overnight and Dinner:

  • Gorilla Forest Camp – 5*
  • Mahogany Spring – 4*
  • Gorilla Leisure Lodge – 3*  

 

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.

Flight time: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes.

After breakfast, you will head to the Park Headquarters for the mandatory registration and briefing before starting the gorilla trek. After 30 minutes of entertainment from the local community group, you will be introduced to the trekking rules and regulations by the Park Ranger, grab a walking stick, wear a mask, and start the walkthrough of Bwindi Forest.

 

Be prepared to walk for 1-6 hours while sighting different primates, remarkable tree species, colorful birds, and butterflies before finally coming across the Giant Apes. You will have the most unforgettable one hour of your life to observe them go about their daily routines, and also take photos.

A hefty and warm meal awaits you at the Lodge and later, embark on the walk that will lead you to the first inhabitants of the Central African forest- the Batwa for an up-close experience of the ancient ways of life.

Overnight and Dinner:

  • Gorilla Forest Camp – 5*
  • Mahogany Spring – 4*
  • Gorilla Leisure Lodge – 3*

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

After breakfast, leave the Lodge for the Airstrip, where you will board the flight back to Entebbe where you will catch your connecting flight to the next African safari destination or back home.

Meal plan: Breakfast.

  • Flight time:2 hrs.  

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