Gorilla Safari in Bwindi
4 days—See Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
$1690-2250 USD
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Safari summary
Uganda is the pearl of Africa! And indeed there is no better place to spend a holiday than here. A lot of fascinating natural resources, culture and the most hospital people in the world. On this safari you will trek the endangered gorilla and also be able to visit a local community project. This 4-day flying adventure is an opportunity for you to see the mountain gorillas if you have limited time to go on a safari, with stunning sceneries and view of the local communities. A return flight from Entebbe to Kihihi will help cut the long driving time to Bwindi Gorilla Park and back, this also will reward you with stunning aerial view of the countryside scenery.
Safari Highlights
Arrival, meet and greet
Overnight in Entebbe
Flight Entebbe to Kihihi return
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Primate trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival
Arrive Entebbe international airport, you will meet and greet with our representative who will then transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for overnight. Distance; Approx. 10 Kms, 15 Minutes’ Drive Meals Plan; None
Boma Guest House
Day 2, Entebbe to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Morning transfer to Entebbe international airport for a local light weight flight to Kihihi Airstrip, representative from the lodge who will be waiting for your arrival, meet and greet then transfer to the Bwindi gorilla park. Check in at you lodge, lunch and relax at the lodge contemplating on the Gorilla Trekking adventure the next morning. Distance; 1hr 45 min flight and Approx. 45 Kms, 1hr 15 Minutes’ Drive Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 3, Gorilla Trekking Experience
Bwindi Impenetrable
Gorilla trekking starts at 8am after a briefing, you will trek through the dense steep forest searching for gorillas depending on where they were last sighted the previous evening. Trekking can last 2-7 hours depending on how soon you find the gorillas, and can be a tasking adventure, but coming to a facial close-up with these close relatives to human is a reward worthy to earn. Distance; Meals Plan; Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 4, Bwindi to Entebbe, Departure
The last day of your safari starts with a drive to Kihihi Airstrip, where you will board a return light weight flight to Entebbe, on the flight from Kihihi to Entebbe you will be able to see several stunning sceneries from above. Upon arriving Entebbe international airport check in for your onward flight back home. Distance; Approx. 45 Kms, 1hr 15 Minutes’ Drive and 1hr 45 min flight Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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