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This Gorilla Safari to Bwindi is the most ideal way to experience an up-close encounter with the Mountain gorilla; a unique experience that lasts a lifetime! Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park is home to half of all the world's remaining mountain gorilla population with 12 families and still growing.

Below is an express itinerary for a typical 3 days gorilla safari in Uganda.

Day 1: Arrival & Hotel Transfer.
On arrival, you will be met by our company representative and your driver/guide at Entebbe Airport and transfer to your lodge in Kampala or Entebbe to unwind, dinner and overnight Stay. 

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi
You will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala or at the airport on arrival and transfer to bwindi impenetrable forest national park located in the south-silverback mountain gorillawestern part of Uganda with approximately 540km from Kampala by road. Another means of transport can be by Air; you can fly from kajjansi airfield or Entebbe and land off from Kisoro airstrip.

Those who may want to visit Buhoma may take on the charter planes and land off from Kayonza airstrip. Dinner and overnight at at the hotel of your choice. Options include; Wagtail Eco Safari Camp for Budget travelers, Nkuringo Gorilla Camp for Mid-range and Gorilla Resort for Luxury travelers. This is however not fixed; your options are still welcome!

Day 3: Gorilla trekking - Bwindi
Ejoy early morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for briefing by the ranger guides and later head into the forest for your trek. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi takes 2 to 8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas.

You will be allowed 1 hour to view and take photos of these gentle primates and later return to the starting point where you will meet your driver / guide and transfer back to your hotel in Bwindi. The time after trekking can be spent on a village tour or lazing off at the hotel as you savour the memories of your gorilla trek and prepare for the next day. Dinner and overnight as above.

Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala
You will enjoy breakfast and transfer back to Kampala with a stopover in Mbarara town for lunch. Proceed to Kampala arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel in Kampala,or Entebbe airport for your onward flight.

Note; This safari is open and can be done at any time of the year. Gorilla permits to Bwindi and Mgahinga cost $600 each.

You may also consider this 4 days flying / Chartered Gorilla safari option