Included/Excluded
Cost Includes
- 1-gorilla permit
- 1-community walk
- Return local flights
- All mentioned meals
- Return airstrip transfers
- All mentioned accommodations
- A professional English-speaking tour guide
Cost Excludes
- Tips
- International flights
- Personal Item and Souvenirs
- Any other items not mentioned above
- Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Government Imposed Increase in Taxes/Park Fees
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
Summary
Gorilla trekking in Uganda offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, primarily in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.Â
Itinerary
On your arrival at Entebbe Airport, your will be met and welcomed by our representative. He will be your tour and driver guide for the rest of the days you will be in the country. After the interaction and brief introduction, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Entebbe.
Overnight stay at Protea Hotel Entebbe on Bed and Breakfast
Morning pick up from your Hotel in Entebbe and transfer to the Airport for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip. Upon arrival at the Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your Lodge guide who will drive you straight to your Lodge for the rest of the day. Afternoon participate in the community walk around the park. Return to your Lodge in the evening for dinner.
Overnight at your Lodge.
The day is finally here for your unforgettable life time experience of meeting face to face with the giant mountain Gorillas. You will start your day with an early breakfast at your lodge and then transfer to the Park headquarters (Depending on which location you have booked your accommodation) for briefing. There are 4 sectors in which Gorilla trekking takes place with in Bwindi Forest. The northern side of the park is comprised of Buhoma and Ruhija Sector and the southern side comprised of Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors.
After Briefing, you will start on your day’s trek. Searching for the gorillas may take like 2-5hrs depending on where they were last spotted the previous day. Once they have been spotted, you will be given one hour to take videos, photos and also get a chance to ask the rangers and the guides any questions about these giant apes. Besides the great Apes, the forest is also a home to other wildlife and bird species such as butterflies, primates, mammals, frogs and so on which all can be seen along the way to the Gorillas. After seeing the Gorillas, you will then head back to your lodge and retire for the rest of the day. The whole day activity can take between 5 to 9hrs. Packed Lunch and hiring porters are highly recommended.
Overnight at your Lodge.
After your morning breakfast, depending on the time of your domestic flight, you will be driven back to Airstrip by the Lodge guide to catch your flight out of Bwindi back to Entebbe. Upon arrival at the Airport, connect with your onward flight to your next destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
East Africa Tourist Visa, applicants typically need a valid passport, a completed application form, a recent passport-size photo, proof of accommodation, and a travel itinerary. Additional requirements may include a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate and proof of a flight return ticket. The visa allows multiple entries into Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda for tourism purposes.Â
Note: Tanzania is not included in the East Africa multiple entries
You can apply for the visas on the listed websites:
Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
Tanzania: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
Uganda: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Rwanda: https://www.migration.gov.rw/
Please be aware of any other visa websites and do not apply or pay for visa from any other site other than the above 4 official websites.
East African safaris are enjoyed all year-round, but the best time to visit, weather-wise, is during the dry seasons, typically from June to October and December to March. These months offer favorable conditions for game viewing with less rainfall and clearer visibility. The wet seasons, or rainy periods, are from March to May and October to December, and while they can be lush and green, they may also present challenges like rain-soaked trails and fewer visibility
East Africa, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is a mandatory requirement for entry. Additionally, several other vaccines are recommended, including those for hepatitis A, typhoid, polio, and tetanus. Other recommended vaccines depend on the specific region and activities planned i.e you might also consider vaccines for rabies, meningitis, hepatitis B, and cholera.Â
