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Uganda: Gorilla trekking

Uganda: Gorilla Trekking

4 Days from $3,890 USD / person
Itinerary Summary
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Itinerary Summary

Day
Place
Hotel Opts
1 – 2
Entebbe
Highlights: City Tour, Botanical Gardens, Lake Victoria
The Boma Guest House
No. 5 Boutique
2 – 4
Bwindi National Park
Highlights: Close Encounters with Gorillas, Culture Encounters, Impenetrable Rainforest Trekking
Engagi Lodge
Buhoma Lodge
4 – 4
Entebbe
Highlights: City Tour, Botanical Gardens, Lake Victoria
Your Vacation. Your Way.

This itinerary can be customized for you. Get in touch with our experts for your personalized vacation plan.

Itinerary Details

Day 1 – 2

International Arrival

Transfer to your accommodation

1 Night

Entebbe

Entebbe, the former capital of Uganda during British colonisation, is situated on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria which is the largest lake in Africa. Arriving by air into Entebbe is breathtaking as you are introduced to the lush and tropical setting of the city. If your stay allows, you may like to enjoy like to take a stroll on one of the many beaches on the shores of the lake, visit the wildlife education center, or visit the botanical gardens to get a taste of the diversity of plants and birds Uganda is fortunate to enjoy.

Hotel options

The Boma Guest House – Opt 1
Room Standard Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Guest house
No. 5 Boutique – Opt 2
Room Standard Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Boutique
Day 2 – 4

Transfer to Airport

Flight to Bwindi (North) (2 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation

2 Nights

Bwindi National Park

Bwindi is possibly home to the planet’s last remaining tribes of the highly endangered mountain gorilla. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park houses more than half of the world’s population. Sitting face to face with a 350 lb silverback is a once in a lifetime experience, and the highlight of every trip to Uganda. Trackers and rangers typically guide wildlife enthusiasts deep into the rainforest, up and down the steep and uneven terrain to meet resident gorilla families. With over 350 species of birds, these lush forests are also perfect for bird watching. Spot brilliant sunbirds, flycatchers and broadbills, as well as Uganda’s national bird, the grey crowned crane. Walk up to misty waterfalls in the impenetrable forest. Make the most of the region’s many hikes, trails and nature walks, taking in the white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, colorful butterflies, orchids and ferns. This spectacular region is also home to volcanic mountain ranges and crater lakes, like the Virunga Volcanoes and Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy boat safaris around the lake, and visit local village communities of the Batwa and Buhoma people.

Included activities

Gorilla Trekking

No other wildlife encounter in Africa matches the astounding experience of spending time face-to-face with some of the few remaining wild mountain gorillas. For a gorilla trek you need to be fairly fit for the humid, muddy conditions of a rainforest hike. Even in the dry season, the rainforest is a challenging environment: it is humid, wet and muddy with some steep slopes and thick vegetation. If needed, you can hire a porter who carries luggage and assists you during steep or muddy terrain at a fee. It is absolutely worth the effort to spend time with gorillas in the wild, but be prepared to exert yourself on the trek. r nYour professional guide and tracker lead you into the forest’s secret paths, looking for a habituated gorilla family. Once found, approach the gorillas quietly and settle down to observe them from between 7 and 10m away. You will spend up to one hour with the gorillas, watching the adults forage and groom each other while the babies tumble and play. You will be under the watchful gaze of the great silverback patriarch whose soft brown eyes constantly sweep over his family protectively. Witnessing gorillas express typically human gestures and emotions is a truly profound experience! (Duration: half or full day; Time: morning; Shared activity. Group size: max. 8 ppl; Private transfer; Entry fees included; Fitness level: moderate. Please note that people with physical limitations can participate as long as they have someone to provide assistance; Min. age: 15)

Bwindi National Park – North (Buhoma & Ruhija) – Private Vehicle & Driver Guide

Your chauffeur guide will drive you in a private vehicle

Hotel options

Engagi Lodge – Opt 1
Room Standard Room
Meals Full Board
Style Lodge
Buhoma Lodge – Opt 2
Room Cottage
Meals Full Board
Style Lodge
Day 4 – 4

Flight to Entebbe (2 hrs)

Entebbe

Entebbe, the former capital of Uganda during British colonisation, is situated on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria which is the largest lake in Africa. Arriving by air into Entebbe is breathtaking as you are introduced to the lush and tropical setting of the city. If your stay allows, you may like to enjoy like to take a stroll on one of the many beaches on the shores of the lake, visit the wildlife education center, or visit the botanical gardens to get a taste of the diversity of plants and birds Uganda is fortunate to enjoy.

International Departure

This private Uganda gorilla trekking tour promises you a heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping adventure in the misty mountains of this African nation. Your vacation begins in the town of Entebbe, on the shores of the colossal Lake Victoria, which is one of the largest lakes in Africa by area. Explore the peaceful beaches and botanical gardens in Entebbe to see some of Uganda’s diverse flora and fauna firsthand, from your conveniently located, cozy accommodation. On the next day, a short flight takes you to Bwindi in the south-west. At this crossroads of plain land and misty mountains, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a primeval, dense jungle inhabited by the world’s largest living primates. Accompanied by our experienced trackers and rangers, travel deep into the heart of the jungle to come face-to-face with these silverback gorillas and their families in their natural habitat – an extraordinary, humbling experience. Not just primates, you will also find numerous other species including the red colobus monkey, and over 350 species of birds, as you walk and hike through the nature trails. At the end of your stay, bid goodbye to this untouched corner of the world and return to Entebbe for your flight homeward. If you wish to customize this Uganda Gorilla trekking experience to match your interests and preferences, we are ready to help. Contact us or call our travel experts to plan your unforgettable journey in Africa.

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $3,890 USD / person

Option 2

From $4,290 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

What Our Guests Say

The trip was planned perfectly from beginning to the end. We were notified of any changes to the schedule based on delayed flights etc. It is a real advantage to have Enchanting Travels make the arrangements that allowed us to speed through customs and visa checks. Our drivers were always there waiting for our arrival so no time wasted waiting. Just the ease of the logistics that comes with traveling with Enchanting Travels keeps up going back to them when we are planning a trip. The experiences were beyond words. Our game drive guides were exceptional in getting us to where the animals were so we could enjoy seeing cheetah cubs at play while mom watched, lion cubs playing while a group of lioness’s napped in the sun and two male lions did the same. The most incredible sight was watching a group of 6 lioness’s separate a female buffalo and her calf and going on to taking them both down. It was like watching a Nat Geo film but we were there within 30 yards to watch. Our accommodations were top notch, staff everywhere we were were exceptional, and the settings were all different but wonderful. Our trip coordinator was in constant contact just to check in and see if there was anything we needed her to do. The Trip Agent App, our first time using it, was a very nice feature and was so much easier to use rather than pulling out a hard copy of the trip to find the answer to our questions. I wasn’t sure if I would use it or not but became dependent on it. Traveling doesn’t get any better if you travel with Enchanting Travels. We will be back!
Rating 5/5
Kenya
Carol Brzeczek

USA

From start to finish we were beyond pleased with the trip enchanting travels team provided us. We would highly recommend enchanting travels and especially Peter and Ruth.
Rating 5/5
Kenya or Tanzania: Which wilderness safari is the one for you?
Todd Wood

USA

The process with Enchanting was easy and the proposal provided was exactly what we were looking for. I found that Enchanting listened to our desires and then provided options that allowed us to set up our final travel plan.
Rating 5/5
Uganda: Gorilla Trekking
Lloyd Kelley

USA

Our private tour to Uganda and Kenya was well organized. We had exceptional guides and the lodges provided exceptional services.
Rating 5/5
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Karen Pare

USA

Our trip using Enchanting Travels changed our life. We definitely will be using them again. We felt spoiled with what they provided.
Rating 5/5
Uganda: Gorilla Trekking
Dennise Hartley

USA

Our family trip to Kenya was AMAZING – more than we ever dreamed of! Our interests were addressed with personalized experiences and we had a great guide for the safaris! Our favorite parts were seeing the baby lions, elephants, and hyenas up close! I highly recommend Enchanting Travels for upcoming vacations.
Rating 5/5
Uganda: Gorilla Trekking
Gary Galinat

USA

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