Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe at a former presidential residence
Meet your representative on arrival and transfer into Entebbe
Check in to a boutique hotel set in tropical gardens
Our representative meets you on arrival at the airport and accompanies you on the transfer to Karibu Guest House, a boutique hotel surrounded by tropical gardens, which was once a former presidential residence.
Day 2: Reach the rainforest where mountain gorillas roam
Fly this morning from Entebbe to Kihihi, bound for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Enter a UNESCO World Heritage Site among the world's premier gorilla-trekking destinations
Watch for mountain gorillas that sometimes appear on the lodge grounds themselves
Fly this morning from Entebbe to Kihihi and transfer to Mahogany Springs Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world's most famous destinations for gorilla trekking. You may even catch your first glimpse of mountain gorillas right on the grounds of the lodge, where you will spend the next three nights.
Days 3 to 4: A profound morning tracking Uganda's wild gorillas
Trek on foot into dense rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family
Meet local guides for an orientation on gorilla etiquette before setting out
Climb through rough, muddy forest terrain to altitudes above 7,500 feet
After an early breakfast each morning, make the short drive to park headquarters where you'll meet your local guides. They will provide an orientation to your trekking adventure ahead, covering the etiquette of behavior as you spend time among the gorillas. From here, you'll walk or drive a short distance to the starting point of your trek, then head into the dense emerald rainforest on foot with your gorilla trekking guides. The trackers will be out on the mountain ahead of your departure, identifying where the gorillas were seen the night before and pursuing them to a point where you will be able to connect. The trek to the gorillas' current location can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as several hours, depending on how far the gorilla family has traveled. The trek may also involve climbing to altitudes above 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy, though the rewards are profound. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make it worthwhile, even en route. Once the gorillas are located, all fatigue is forgotten, and the experience is often described by our guests as the most profound nature encounter they have ever experienced.
Day 5: A final lunch in Entebbe before flights home
Fly back to Entebbe this morning, with time for lunch in the city
Connect with homeward flights from Entebbe after your extension ends
Fly back to Entebbe this morning, with lunch in the city before your adventure concludes. Then transfer to the airport to connect with departing flights.
