3-Day Ultimate Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience

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

Entebbe to Bwindi - Rubuguli

Depart Entebbe early in the morning and travel southwest towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The journey takes you through Uganda's beautiful countryside, with scenic views of rolling hills, local communities and the spectacular Kigezi highlands. Have lunch en route before continuing to Rubuguri, arriving at Wagtail Forest Lodge in the afternoon.
Check in, relax and enjoy the lodge's surroundings overlooking the Kigezi hills and Bwindi Forest. In the evening, your guide will brief you about the following day's gorilla trek, including what to carry, trekking guidelines and the expected schedule.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Wagtail Forest Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, proceed to the designated gorilla trekking trailhead in the Nkuringo sector, depending on your permit allocation. After registration and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides, begin your trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The trek involves walking through dense rainforest and mountainous terrain in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once you locate the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to observe them in their natural environment while following UWA's trekking guidelines.
The trek can take several hours depending on the location and movement of the gorilla family. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and time to relax.
The afternoon is free to rest, enjoy the scenery or take a short walk around Rubuguri.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Wagtail Forest Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Batwa Cultural Experience

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before setting out for a Batwa cultural experience.
Spend time with members of the Batwa community and learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, heritage and relationship with the Bwindi Forest.
The experience may include traditional songs and dances, storytelling, demonstrations of traditional skills and an introduction to Batwa history and culture.
After the experience, begin your journey back to Entebbe. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to Kampala, arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:

Batwa Experience (Highlight)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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