3 DAYS LUXURY GORILLA SAFARI BWINDI

 Trip Highlights

  • Scenic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Luxury or midrange accommodation in the heart of gorilla territory

  • Gorilla trekking with expert ranger guides

  • Optional community and cultural activities

  • Fly back to Entebbe for your international connection

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for a scheduled domestic flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip (depending on the gorilla trekking sector). Enjoy scenic aerial views of Lake Victoria, hills, and the Virunga Volcanoes. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and transfer to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional nature walk or Batwa cultural experience.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge

  • Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs

  • Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Today is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing from UWA rangers. You’ll then be assigned a gorilla family and begin the trek through the forest. Trekking can take between 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla group’s location. Once found, you’ll spend one magical hour observing the gorillas — a powerful, humbling experience. Return to the lodge for a late lunch and a relaxed afternoon.

Optional: Enjoy a massage, local community tour, or forest walk.

Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Fly Back to Entebbe – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up and either transferred to your hotel or assisted with your international departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions

  • Return domestic flights (Entebbe–Bwindi–Entebbe)

  • Gorilla trekking permit ($800 per person)

  • 2 nights’ accommodation with meals

  • Airport and airstrip transfers

  • 4×4 vehicle for local ground transportation

  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide

  • Bottled water during transfers

Exclusions

  • International flights and visas

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Optional activities not listed

  • Travel insurance