4 Days Gorillas of Uganda
4 days built around one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife encounters, coming face to face with endangered mountain gorillas in the ancient, mist-covered forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Designed for travellers seeking an exclusive, time-efficient primate experience, it pairs scenic domestic flights with elegant forest lodges and the rare privilege of an hour beside a habituated gorilla family.
From arrival to departure every detail is arranged for a seamless and comfortable journey. For the timing that suits you best, see our guide to gorilla trekking, and read more in the Uganda destination guide.
Trip Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Scenic domestic flights to and from the southwest
- An hour with a habituated gorilla family
- Misty forest scenery and elegant lodge comfort
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe, Welcome to Uganda
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you are met by our representative, assisted with arrival formalities and transferred to your hotel. Take the remainder of the day to relax and unwind beside the calm waters of Lake Victoria, Uganda's lakeside gateway.
Day 2
Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast you transfer to the airport for a scheduled domestic flight to Bwindi, with breathtaking aerial views of Uganda's rolling hills and forests along the way. On arrival you are met by your driver-guide and transferred to your lodge among the misty hills of the southwest, with the rest of the day to relax and prepare for tomorrow's adventure.
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking, the Ultimate Encounter
Following an early breakfast and a briefing by experienced rangers, you enter the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family, trekking through dense vegetation and rugged terrain until you reach them. Once found, you spend a magical hour observing their behaviour and family interactions, then return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this remarkable achievement.
Day 4
Return to Entebbe and Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest before transferring to the airstrip with a packed lunch for your scheduled flight back to Entebbe, where you connect with your onward flight or continue your East African adventure.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Scheduled domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation as arranged for your dates
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- English speaking driver guide
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- All activities mentioned
- Drinking bottled water on all days
- Roundtrip airport transfers and meet and greet
- Medical emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International airfares
- Optional activities unless specified as included
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees)
- Porterage fees
- Tips and gratuities for guides and hotel staff
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