Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe

   • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, get picked up by your driver guide and transfer to your hotel. Upon reaching the hotel, you will be briefed about your four days gorilla safari package, and in case you have any questions, please feel free to ask the guide. 

   Overnight at Boma Guest House. Bed and Breakfast.

   Optional Upgrade to Hotel No. 5/Protea Hotel Entebbe

   Optional Downgrade to Papyrus Guest House/Airport Guest House/Via Via Guest House.

2. Day 2: Domestic flight to Kihihi and transfer to Bwindi

   • Morning breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe and then transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Kihihi.You will be flying over the third largest lake in the world (Lake Victoria), which will give you a clear glimpse of the beautiful country. 
   • Upon arriving at the airstrip, you will be met and welcomed by a lodge guide who will transfer you to your lodge for the rest of the day. 
   • Lunch and afternoon set out for a community walk within Buhoma, including a visit to Ride 4 a Woman, Buhoma hospital and Batwa cultural experience. 

   Overnight at your lodge in Bwindi. (Mahogany Springs Lodge/Bakiga Lodge). Full Board.

   Optional Upgrade to Bwindi Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

3. Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

   • The long wait is finally over, and your gorilla trekking experience day is here. After a full breakfast at your lodge, you will transfer to the park offices for briefing, including all the information about how to behave with the gorillas and how long it might take.   
   • Gorilla trekking is the highlight of each visit to Uganda and still stands as one of Africa's most memorable primate experiences. The UWA Ranger guides will lead you into the impenetrable forest pushing through the undergrowth to track the Bwindi gorillas. This gorilla walk can take up to 6 hours, and a reasonable degree of fitness and a sturdy pair of walking shoes are a must-have for all trekkers. You are highly recommended to hire a porter to help carry your backpack and give you support whenever needed during hiking. Take a rain jacket, water and snacks along with you, but be sure to leave nothing behind in the forest. 
   • After the trek, return to your lodge in the afternoon or evening for relaxation. Overnight at your Lodge in Bwindi. (Mahogany Springs Lodge/Bakiga Lodge). Full Board.

     Optional Upgrade to Bwindi Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

4. Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe and departure

   • After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi for your flight back to Entebbe. The drive from your lodge to the airstrip shouldn't take more than one and a half hours. 
   • Upon arrival, connect with your onward flight to your next destination.
   • If you want to add extra days and enjoy the beautiful country, optional tours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and Kazinga channel, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzees trekking, Lake Mburo for Zebras and Giraffes are all available on request.