A 4-Day Gorilla Trekking Add-On to East Africa Safaris
Designed as a seamless extension to a Kenya or Tanzania safari, this short but impactful journey into Uganda offers the rare opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. With three accommodation tiers available, the itinerary caters to a range of travel styles while delivering the same unforgettable primate experience.
Beginning in Entebbe on the shores of Lake Victoria, the journey quickly transitions into the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here, in one of Africa’s most biologically rich environments, you will track one of the world’s last remaining populations of mountain gorillas.
Perfect as a post-safari addition, this itinerary combines ease of access with one of the most profound wildlife encounters on the continent, before returning to Entebbe for onward international travel.
- Availability: Year-round
- Duration: 4-days
- Locations:Uganda – Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Start: Entebbe International Airport (EBB), Uganda
- End: Entebbe International Airport (EBB), Uganda
Itinerary Details
- Arrive Entebbe International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel
- Overnight at The Boma, Karibu Guest House or Hotel No.5
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel for an overnight stay.
Set within peaceful surroundings close to Lake Victoria, your accommodation provides a comfortable place to relax and unwind after your journey, ahead of your flight into Bwindi the following day.
- Fly to Bwindi
- Gorilla trekking and forest experiences
- Overnight at Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge or Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your lodge, set on the edge of the forest.
Bwindi is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, and trekking to see them is one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, venture into the forest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families.
The trek can vary in duration and difficulty, navigating dense vegetation and steep terrain, but the reward is truly unforgettable. Once located, spend an hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, interact and move through the forest.
Time permitting, additional activities may include guided community visits or nature walks, offering further insight into the unique environment and the people who live alongside it.
- Fly to Entebbe
- Connect to onward international travel
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Entebbe, arriving in time to connect with your onward international departure.
Rates: Comfort
1 x The Boma, Entebbe, Uganda
2 x Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Currency
Prices are per person, based on two adults travelling together, and exclude international flights to/from East Africa but include all other arrangements outlined in the itinerary.
Rates: Classic
1 x Karibu Guest House, Entebbe, Uganda
2 x Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Currency
Prices are per person, based on two adults travelling together, and exclude international flights to/from East Africa but include all other arrangements outlined in the itinerary.
Rates: Reserve
1 x Hotel No.5, Entebbe, Uganda
2 x Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Currency
Prices are per person, based on two adults travelling together, and exclude international flights to/from East Africa but include all other arrangements outlined in the itinerary.
