3 Days Gorilla Trekking Flying Safari

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3 Days Gorilla Trekking Flying Safari

Take part in a 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Flying Safari. You’ll start your safari in Entebbe for your internal flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla trekking and the following day fly back to Entebbe

Day 1: Arrival and Airport Pickup

You will be greeted at the airport and transferred the very short distance to your lakeside hotel for the evening. You will be given a briefing on your upcoming adventure and have time to shop for any last-minute supplies before heading into the wild.

Accommodation:  Protea Hotel, Entebbe (Luxury and Mid-range)

                               Via Via Guesthouse (Budget)

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Buhoma

After breakfast overlooking Lake Victoria, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your 2-hour scenic flight to Kihihi, near to Bwindi. From there it is a further 1.5 to 2 hours’ drive to your lodge under the forest canopy.  You will arrive in time for a late lunch and have a few hours in the afternoon to explore the nearby village or just enjoy the sounds of the forest.

 Accommodation:      Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)

                                    Engagi Lodge (Mid-range)

                                    Broadbill Forest Camp (Budget)

Meals:                         B, L & D

Day 3: Gorilla Trek 

Today’s the day!  Your guide will already have booked you in so after a briefing from your ranger you head on foot to find your gorilla group. The walk can be anything from 30 mins to 4 hours, but is usually in the 1-2-hour range.  The going can be tough, the terrain steep, vegetation lush and the weather wet but when you finally come across the magnificent beasts it will all be worthwhile!  You will spend one hour with them, observing their day to day activities at close quarters, following them through the forest.  The time will fly but the memories will stay with you forever.

Accommodation:       Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)

                                    Engagi Lodge (Mid-Range)

                                    Broadbill Forest Camp (Budget)

Meals:                         B, L & D

Please note:

If you are sick you will not be able to visit. Gorillas are so closely related to us that they can catch all of our diseases but may not be so well equipped in recovering from them. Their safety is paramount.

A reasonable level of fitness is required for this trek.

Good walking shoes, waterproof jacket and long trousers (all in non-bright colours) are essential.

You are welcome to take photographs but you must use a camera where you can turn off the flash. Flash photography can freak out gorillas and you don’t want to be on foot near a freaked out 400lb gorilla.

After your trek you can enjoy a complimentary massage (luxury only) our just cosy up around the open fire.

Day 4: Flight Transfer Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Entebbe

An early start to the day and back down to Kihihi airstrip for your morning flight to Entebbe.  From here there are several flight options. 

Accommodation:       n/a

Meals:                         B & L

Safari Package Includes;

  • 4×4 Landcruiser for transfers
  • English speaking guides
  • All accommodation costs on a twin/double occupancy basis
  • All meals included at lodge
  • 1 Gorilla trekking permit pp
  • 1 Hot Air Balloon trip pp
  • Return internal flights from Entebbe
  • Airport transfers

Safari Package Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Bank/credit/debit card fees
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • All beverages except tea, coffee or juice taken at breakfast where breakfast is included
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Souvenirs and items of a personal nature like telephone calls
  • Any activity, meal or accommodation NOT mentioned in the itinerary
  • Porters and other luggage service

What to bring?

  • Uganda is generally hot and sunny during the day so sunscreen and a hat are a good idea, but it does get chilly at night so a light jacket/jumper is also advisable.
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt
  • Sturdy closed toed shoes