Uganda Gorilla Safari

Welcome to the pearl of Africa! After having arrived independently to Entebbe International Airport you will be greeted by a representative for your transfer to the Boma Guesthouse (5 to 10 minute drive) for your included overnight stay. Enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in this tastefully restored colonial homestead in preparation for the adventures that lie ahead.

Overnight stay at the Boma Guesthouse with breakfast included.

Morning breakfast and transfer to lake Mburo National Park. Afternoon boat excursion and, if time and conditions permit, an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Rwakobo Rock.

Today your adventure begins in earnest as after an early breakfast you will be collected for your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home of the mountain gorillas! Accompanied by an English speaking driver guide sit back, relax, and soak up the spectacular scenery that abounds along the way. You will arrive at the luxury Mahogany Springs Lodge by late afternoon/early evening and enjoy a tasty evening meal before settling into your beautiful “banda” which features 2 comfortable double beds, an en-suite bathroom and a private terrace with panoramic views of the forest and surrounding land.

Set back on the pristine waters of the Munyanga River, Mahogany Springs is located just 2 minute drive from the Bwindi National Park headquarters where we will be heading tomorrow for our gorilla tracking experience.

2 nights accommodation at Mahogany Springs Lodge with 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners. Upgrades to a Land Cruiser vehicle for your transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi are available upon request.

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! After an early breakfast you will join your transfer to the offices of the National Park where upon arrival you will be allocated a gorilla family, an 8-person group and a gorilla trekking guide. After a briefing into what lies ahead, including safety precautions and an introduction to the behaviour of the gorillas, you will be driven to the trailhead for the start of your thrilling adventure.

Depending on the gorilla family that you have been allocated the trek to see them can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 6 hours so patience and an average fitness level are required. The terrain can be muddy, and rainy weather is likely, but as you trek through the jungle the anticipation of seeing these gentle giants in the wild, along with the spectacular views and likely bird sightings on offer, is likely to be more than enough distraction from that. And we can almost guarantee that when you come face to face with these majestic animals the trek will soon become a distant memory!

Upon sighting the gorillas your group will be allowed one hour with them to watch them as they go about their daily lives; feeding, moving, playing, wrestling and feeding their young – this will be a totally unique and unforgettable experience!

Gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi have been designed to ensure that numbers are kept to a minimum whilst still offering the experience of seeing these animals in the wild so that more can be done to protect them and ensure the species’ ongoing survival. The vast majority of your gorilla permit cost goes to protecting these vulnerable animals and ensuring that their population thrives. Without tourist visits there would be substantially less funds available to do this. Each of the habituated families of mountain gorillas are only allowed to be visited by one group of eight people per day, and only 72 visitors are allowed each day.

After your thrilling experience of witnessing the famous mountain gorillas up-close, your guide will lead you back to base where you will be transferred back to the lodge for a delicious dinner and the chance to reflect on what may well have been the greatest wildlife experience of your life.

After your memorable time in Bwindi National Park it’s time to head back to Entebbe as you depart after breakfast for your return drive to the airport, with lunch along the way.