Ultimate Uganda Gorilla Safari Adventure

TypeHiking & Trekking

ThemeAdventure

CityEntebbe, Uganda

Duration4 days

About Your Experience

Shared Experience Join a group of like-minded travellers and share the adventure.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an unforgettable wildlife encounter. The adventure begins with a morning briefing by park rangers before heading into the dense rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family. The trek can take from one to several hours, navigating steep trails, lush vegetation, and breathtaking scenery. Along the way, you may spot birds, monkeys, and other forest wildlife. Once the gorillas are located, you spend up to one magical hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact. The experience is both thrilling and humbling, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of these gentle giants.

What's Included

Pick up and drop off

Accommodation (hotel/lodges)

Professional Guide

Meals (e.g. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Bottled water in the vehicles

Flying doctors

Activity Fees (e.g. Park Permits, Activity Tickets)

4x4 Minivan Vehicle

Entrance Fees to Attractions

Accommodation (e.g. Lodge, Campsite)

What's Excluded

Personal Expenses (e.g. souvenirs, alcoholic beverages)

Travel Insurance (participants may need to arrange their own)

Visa Fees or Entry Permits

Optional Activities or Excursions not specified in the itinerary

Additional Meals outside of what's included in the itinerary

Optional Gratuities for guides or staff

International or Domestic Flights

Personal Gear or Equipment (e.g. hiking boots, cameras)

Souvenir or Gift

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A minimum of 2 adult guest(s) is required to book this experience.

Ultimate Uganda Gorilla Safari Adventure

Duration: 4 daysMeet Up Point: You will be picked up from your Entebbe, Uganda address.

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Adult 2 x $2,458$4,916

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Itinerary

Start Point:

Entebbe International Airport, Kampala Road, Entebbe, Uganda

Day 1: ARRIVAL - ENTEBBE

On your arrival at Entebbe, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel (approximately 10 minutes drive). Check in.

Overnight at Lake Victoria Hotel Entebbe.

Meal Plan: No meals

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Day 2: A scenic 10-hour drive from Entebbe to Bwindi, passing Masaka, Mbarara, and Ntungamo with lunch enroute and stops to enjoy rural landscapes, plantations, and Ankole cattle. Arrive in the evening and check in at Gorilla Leisure Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Day 3 features the highlight of the safari—gorilla trekking. After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing, then hike through Bwindi’s rainforest to locate a gorilla family. The trek can take 1–several hours, with chances to see other wildlife and birds. Spend one hour observing the gorillas as they feed, play, and interact. After this magical experience, return to Gorilla Leisure Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Entebbe International Airport, Kampala Road, Entebbe, Uganda

After an early breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe with lunch en route. Make a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe. Upon arrival, check in for your international flight. Departure should be booked after 20h00

Highlights

Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Guided trek through dense rainforest and scenic terrain

Chance to spot birds, monkeys, and other forest wildlife

Up to one unforgettable hour with a Mountain Gorilla family

Language(s) Offered

This experience is available in English

Note

Things to bring for Bwindi NP:

Long-sleeved shirts and long trousers, sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes, lightweight rain jacket or poncho, gaiters or long socks, gardening or hiking gloves, a hat and sunscreen, neutral-colored clothing.

In Entebbe and during the drive to Bwindi NP:

Light, breathable clothes such as T-shirts, light trousers or shorts, as Entebbe is warm and humid.

Comfortable walking shoes or sandals for travel and exploring town, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Policies

This experience is non-refundable. All sales are final.

Gorilla permits are based on availability and paid for 100%

Bookings are to be confirmed in 12 hours

Gorilla trekking requires a minimum age of 15 years

Rescheduling is allowed 60 days and above prior to arrival with 20% reschedule fee. Dependant on the availability of all services for the new travel dates.

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