Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport and you will be welcomed by your safari guide. Depending on your time of arrival, you may have an optional city tour of Entebbe town. Entebbe was the colonialists’ administrative center and has many buildings that date over half a century ago. The name Entebbe means “the chair” in Luganda, which is the local language of the area. You may also choose to visit Entebbe botanical gardens or Uganda Wildlife Education centre. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Imperial Heights Hotel
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fly To Kihihi, Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Fly To Kihihi, Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Early in the morning you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip. On arrival, you shall be received by your safari guide. You will drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside to the ancient rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. On the way to the mountainous south-western region of Uganda, you will drive through terraced hillsides dotted with traditional settlements. Expect to arrive at our picturesque accommodation on the edge of the forest before lunch. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a magnificent green swathe of dense rainforest and is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth. It is a habitat for nearly 350 birds’ species, 120 mammals and other insect species. The park is home to the endangered mountain Gorillas. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
First Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi
First Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi
Begin your gorilla trek in the early morning, and set off into the tangled and mist-shrouded forests with guides and trackers who are very experienced at locating the gorillas by finding the nest the family had used the previous night. The search for these majestic animals goes through thick untamed rainforest, where you'll be scrambling over mossy rocks and through deep undergrowth and it can be arduous at times, but the encounter is worth the effort. Watching gorillas in their natural habitat is a memory that will last a lifetime. The experienced ranger guides will willingly share with you a lot of information about history and lifestyle of the Gorillas. After spending an hour with the gorillas we head back to the lodge and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Second Gorilla Trekking Or Optional Activities In Bwindi
Second Gorilla Trekking Or Optional Activities In Bwindi
Today you may have another fascinating encounter with the gentle giants in their home. You will be assigned a different Gorilla family from the previous one and start the trek after briefing. The second Gorilla trekking presents a new experience in terms of location, route and Gorilla individuals to be encountered. Once again, an experienced and highly knowledgeable guide who will give you information about the Gorilla group to be encountered will lead you. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Flight To Entebbe And Departure
Flight To Entebbe And Departure
You will relax at the lodge in the morning and enjoy the serene environment. After lunch you will be transferred to Kihihi airstrip for your scheduled departure flight back to Entebbe airport where you will connect toyour international departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
