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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

Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro – Transfer to Bwindi

Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro – Transfer to Bwindi

You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 6:00 AM and transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Kisoro. The flight sets off at around 8:30 AM and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes over Uganda's stunning countryside and the Virunga Volcanoes. The flight distance is 210 miles that is 1hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival at Kisoro Airstrip, our guide will be waiting to transfer you to your lodge in Bwindi a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours or less. You'll check in and relax for the rest of the afternoon.

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:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing at 7:30 AM. You'll be assigned to a gorilla family and begin your trek at 8:00 AM. Trekking takes 1–6 hours depending on gorilla movement. Once located, you'll spend one unforgettable hour with them. Lunch follows either packed or at the lodge, depending on finish time. In the afternoon, enjoy the Batwa Cultural Experience in an old-growth forest outside the park. Guided by Batwa people, you'll walk through the forest learning how they hunted, gathered food, and used traps. The Batwa are the original forest dwellers who lived in harmony with the gorillas for thousands of years before the park was gazetted. This community-managed experience directly supports Batwa families and cultural preservation.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Fly Back to Entebbe

Fly Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will transfer to Kisoro Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. As the aircraft lifts off, you'll take a final look at the endless green canopy of Bwindi. Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward international flight or your hotel.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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 Usoke Explorers, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Usoke Explorers.