3 DAYS GORILLA TREKKING-LUXURY



Certified Operator
Seraphim Eye World Tour
Safari Tour
Curated African experience
Small Group
Max 8 participants
Fully Guided
Expert English-speaking guide
Overview
A 3-Day Fly-In Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari offers an exclusive, high-comfort experience to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest—a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. By replacing the 9–10 hour road transfer from Kampala with domestic scheduled charter flights (Entebbe – Kihihi/Kisoro), travelers maximize their time immersed in the ancient rainforest while enjoying world-class hospitality, gourmet dining, and private butler service at high-end safari lodges.
Itinerary
Day 1ENTEBBE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST & AFTERNOON RELAXATION
* *Morning Flight:* Meet at Entebbe International Airport for your morning scheduled flight to Kihihi Airstrip (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes).
* *Airstrip Transfer:* Upon landing, your private guide welcomes you in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser for a scenic drive through local villages and tea plantations to your luxury lodge.
* **Lodge Check-in & Lunch: Arrive at the lodge, check into your private forest chalet, and enjoy an à la carte lunch overlooking the Bwindi canopy.
* *Afternoon Option:* Unwind with a complimentary post-flight massage, take a guided village walk, or relax on your private veranda listening to the sounds of the rainforest.
* *Evening:* Fine dining multi-course dinner paired with select wines, followed by a cozy evening around the fire pit.
Day 2The Ultimate Gorilla Trekking Experience & Batwa Cultural Encounter
* *Early Breakfast:* A chef-prepared early breakfast before transferring to the park headquarters for a private briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
* *The Gorilla Trek:* Enter the ancient rainforest accompanied by expert rangers and private porters. Trek through mist-covered hills and dense foliage until you locate the assigned gorilla family.
* *The Magical Hour:* Spend 1 hour observing the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat—watching juveniles play, mothers groom, and the dominant Silverback command the group.
* *Return & Celebration:* Trek back to the trail point to receive your official Gorilla Trekking Certificate, then transfer back to the lodge for a warm towel, lunch, and foot massage.
* *Late Afternoon:* Enjoy an exclusive Batwa cultural interaction, learning about the ancestral forest traditions and indigenous bushcraft of the Batwa people.
* *Evening:* Private three-course dinner and a celebratory evening.
Day 3Scenic Morning & Return Flight to Entebbe
* *Leisurely Breakfast:* Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the mist rising from the Bwindi canopy.
* *Airstrip Transfer:* Check out and transfer back to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe.
* *Arrival in Entebbe:* Land at Entebbe International Airport in time for your onward international flight connection or day-use hotel stay.
Safari Route
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Route Stops
Route Summary
Total Stops:3
National Parks:0
What's Included
• Gorilla Trekking Permit: 1 Official Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Gorilla Trekking Permit per person (USD $800 value).
• Gorilla Trekking Permit: 1 Official Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Gorilla Trekking Permit per person (USD $800 value).
• Domestic Flights: Return scheduled domestic flight tickets (Entebbe – Kihihi/Kisoro – Entebbe).
• Domestic Flights: Return scheduled domestic flight tickets (Entebbe – Kihihi/Kisoro – Entebbe).
• Private Ground Transportation: All airstrip transfers and local ground transport in a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and fuel.
• Private Ground Transportation: All airstrip transfers and local ground transport in a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and fuel.
• Luxury Accommodation: 2 nights full-board accommodation at a premium luxury lodge in Bwindi.
• Luxury Accommodation: 2 nights full-board accommodation at a premium luxury lodge in Bwindi.
• Meals & Beverages: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Multi-course Dinners) and house drinks (soft drinks, tea, and coffee) at the lodge.
• Meals & Beverages: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Multi-course Dinners) and house drinks (soft drinks, tea, and coffee) at the lodge.
• Private Porter Services: porter on the trekking day to carry backpacks and offer trail assistance.
• Private Porter Services: porter on the trekking day to carry backpacks and offer trail assistance.
• Cultural Experience: Guided Batwa indigenous community/cultural encounter.
• Cultural Experience: Guided Batwa indigenous community/cultural encounter.
• Professional Guide: Services of an experienced, English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout the ground transfers.
• Professional Guide: Services of an experienced, English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout the ground transfers.
What's Not Included
• International Flights: All international airfare to and from Entebbe International Airport.
• International Flights: All international airfare to and from Entebbe International Airport.
• Visas: Ugandan Entry Visa (must be applied and paid for online prior to arrival).
• Visas: Ugandan Entry Visa (must be applied and paid for online prior to arrival).
• Premium & Imported Beverages: Premium champagne, luxury imported single-malt whiskies, cognacs, or Beers, fine wines & spirits outside the lodge house selection.
• Premium & Imported Beverages: Premium champagne, luxury imported single-malt whiskies, cognacs, or Beers, fine wines & spirits outside the lodge house selection.
• Personal Gear: Personal hiking apparel (waterproof hiking boots, gaiters, gardening/grip gloves, rain jackets).
• Personal Gear: Personal hiking apparel (waterproof hiking boots, gaiters, gardening/grip gloves, rain jackets).
• Extra Activities: Optional activities not specified in the itinerary (e.g., second gorilla trek, habituation experience, or golden monkey tracking).
• Extra Activities: Optional activities not specified in the itinerary (e.g., second gorilla trek, habituation experience, or golden monkey tracking).
• Tips & Gratuities: Tips for safari driver-guides, UWA park rangers, trackers, porters, and lodge hospitality staff.
• Tips & Gratuities: Tips for safari driver-guides, UWA park rangers, trackers, porters, and lodge hospitality staff.
• Personal Travel Insurance: Comprehensive medical, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance (strongly recommended).
• Personal Travel Insurance: Comprehensive medical, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance (strongly recommended).
• Pre/Post Night Accommodation: Accommodation and airport transfers in Entebbe or Kampala before Day 1 or after Day 3.
• Pre/Post Night Accommodation: Accommodation and airport transfers in Entebbe or Kampala before Day 1 or after Day 3.