Lets Go Gorilla Uganda Tours and Travel

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Let's Go Gorilla Uganda. After a short briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or explore the city at your leisure. This evening is reserved for rest as you prepare for your exciting gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse
  • Budget hostel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe and journey southwest to the world-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The scenic drive takes approximately 8–10 hours and offers breathtaking views of Uganda's rolling hills, tea plantations, local villages, and lush countryside. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and refreshments before continuing through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving at your lodge in the evening. Check in, relax, and receive a briefing from your guide about the next day's gorilla trekking experience.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Wagtail Forest Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Gorilla Tracking Experience

Gorilla Tracking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for registration and a briefing by experienced park rangers. You will then be assigned a habituated mountain gorilla family and begin your trek through the ancient rainforest. The trek may take anywhere between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. As you hike through the dense forest, your guides will share fascinating information about the flora, fauna, and ecosystem of Bwindi.

Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one magical hour observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat. Watching them feed, play, groom, and interact is an unforgettable wildlife experience that few people in the world ever have the privilege to enjoy. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Wagtail Forest Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Transfer back to Entebbe

Transfer back to Entebbe

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your return journey to Entebbe. Travel through Uganda's scenic countryside, passing picturesque landscapes and local communities. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving in Entebbe in the evening. Check in to your hotel and spend your final evening in Uganda at leisure, reflecting on the unforgettable memories of your gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse
  • Budget hostel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Departure

Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out, your driver-guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure. As your unforgettable journey through Uganda comes to an end, we thank you for choosing us. We hope the memories of your gorilla encounter and Uganda's breathtaking landscapes will stay with you forever, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another African adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Lets Go Gorilla Uganda Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.