5 Days Double Gorilla Luxury Safari
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5 Days Double Gorilla Luxury Safari

The 5 Days Double Gorilla Luxury Safari gives you two entirely different gorilla encounters: a classic trek on day three and four hours of gorilla habituation on day four, two entirely different perspectives on the same mountain gorilla families of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. A scenic domestic flight from Entebbe to Kisoro sets the tone, with aerial views of Lake Victoria and the Virunga Highlands on the approach to gorilla country.

The Batwa cultural experience on the Buniga Forest Trail threads the human story through the wildlife: the Batwa people have lived alongside these gorillas for generations and share ancient forest survival knowledge that no guidebook can replicate. Evenings at a luxury lodge with campfire sundowners and forest views round off what is one of the most immersive primate itineraries in East Africa.

For a shorter version focused on habituation only, the 4 Days Fly-In Gorilla Habituation Safari covers Bwindi in four days. The 5 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari focuses on the classic one-hour trek with extra exploration time in the forest.

Trip Highlights

  • Two gorilla encounters: Trekking & Habituation
  • Scenic flight from Entebbe to Kisoro over Lake Victoria
  • Batwa cultural experience on the Buniga Forest Trail
  • Luxury lodge stays with forest and mountain views
  • Campfire evenings and sundowners in the jungle
  • Aerial and ground-level perspectives of Uganda's landscapes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrive at Entebbe, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel. Optional activities in Entebbe are available if you arrive early in the day.
Entebbe International Airport Meals: Dinner Overnight: Luxury Hotel No.5 | Mid-range Best Western Premier
Day 2

Flight Transfer

Scenic morning flight from Entebbe to Kisoro, with aerial views of Lake Victoria and the Virunga Highlands. Afternoon on the Buniga Forest Trail with the Batwa, learning traditional forest survival skills and the cultural heritage of Bwindi's original forest people.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meals: Full board Overnight: Luxury Gorilla Leisure Lodge | Mid-range Orugano Bwindi Lodge
Day 3

Gorilla Trekking

8:00 am briefing, then set off with rangers and porters into Bwindi's dense jungle. Trekking takes 4 to 7 hours depending on gorilla movements: the reward is an unforgettable hour face-to-face with a mountain gorilla family. Return for a sundowner and campfire.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meals: Full board Overnight: Luxury Gorilla Leisure Lodge | Mid-range Orugano Bwindi Lodge
Day 4

Gorilla Habituation Experience

Follow a gorilla family from dawn through four hours of habituation, observing feeding, grooming, and the quiet dominance of the silverback in extraordinary detail. Return for a relaxed evening and campfire.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meals: Full board Overnight: Luxury Gorilla Leisure Lodge | Mid-range Orugano Bwindi Lodge
Day 5

Departure

Scenic drive down volcanic slopes to Kisoro Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe. A day room is provided at Papyrus Guesthouse before your international departure.
Entebbe International Airport Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • Gorilla habituation permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • Domestic return flight
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Emergency Evacuation Cover

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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