4 Day Gorilla Safari
Bwindi Forest
4 Day Gorilla Safari
Tour Overview
This exciting 4-day gorilla safari adventure takes you into the heart of the community of Buhoma, enjoy a guided walking tour as you meet those who live side by side with the Gorillas of Bwindi Forest and visit the primary school.
Trip Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Forest
- Light aircraft flights (no long drives)
- Unique cultural encounters & community visits – tried and tested by us / guided community walking tour included
- Browse the craft market and enjoy a guided community tour.
- Optional activity at extra cost: Meet the BATWA pigmies (original forest dwellers)
Value: We negotiate the best rates with our partners in Africa, ensuring that we remain super competitive with our pricing, whilst adding value to your trip. You will not pay more by booking your trip with us as a package compared to booking each element individually.
No hidden costs & no charge for payments by credit card
DAY 1: Entebbe
On arrival into Entebbe you will be met and assisted to the FRONTIERS HOTEL where you stay for one night.
Time permitting you may wish to visit the Botanical Gardens in Entebbe which are a short taxi journey from the hotel, enjoy a guided cycling tour or a half-day tour of Mabamba Swamp in search of giant Shoebill birds.
DAY 2 : BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Fly by light aircraft to Bwindi as we kick-start the gorilla safari adventure. Arriving around 9.30am.
Transfer to BUHOMA HAVENS LODGE where you stay for two nights as you prepare for our existing gorilla safari.
In the afternoon you will be taken on a community walking tour which offers an insight into the local area and communities within Buhoma including a visit to the tea plantation, local healer, gin production, schools and hospital.
Time permitting, you can also walk down to the river on your own or browse the craft market stalls.
DAY 3 : BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Enjoy the wildlife encounter of a lifetime as you trek the majestic Mountain Gorillas. You will join up to 8 other individuals in your group. Once located your group will spend 1 hour observing them. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rain-forest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas.
Full guidance on trekking, clothing, tipping and preparations for the gorilla safari will be issued upon booking.
In the afternoon you will be taken to the Ride 4 a Woman community project and center where you can browse the craft shop and learn more about the work this special project does to integrate the communities of buhoma and help the women gain skills and employment. This is also home to a clean water pump which services the community.
DAY 4 : END OF ITINERARY
Optional morning or afternoon flight departure back to Entebbe and this will mark the end of our gorilla safari adventure
Continue with your own onward arrangements.
From: USD $1710 per person (based on two people sharing in low season)
Low season: March, April, May & November
Please contact us for other months or single rates.
Accommodation level: Mid-range
Price Includes
Airport assistance, transfers, return light aircraft flights, accommodation, all meals, one glass of wine with dinner, park fees, transfers to cultural projects or schools in Buhoma, guided community walking tour, 1 x gorilla trekking permit per person.
Price Excludes
International flights, tipping, visa, personal travel insurance, drinks other than those listed and any other services such as massage or additional activities.
