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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This exclusive two-day safari offers a focused and enriching gorilla-trekking experience within Uganda’s renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Designed for travellers with limited time yet seeking an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas, the itinerary blends seamless logistics, immersive nature, and exceptional comfort. Enjoy a scenic journey through highlands and traditional villages, capture photos at the Equator Crossing, and take in the beauty of the Kigezi region.
Feel the thrill of navigating rainforest trails with expert trackers who reveal the forest’s wildlife and rich biodiversity. Spend a remarkable hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat—an emotional and humbling highlight of the trip. After your trek, unwind in cosy lodge accommodation, enjoy warm hospitality, and savour a seamless adventure that maximises your time while delivering a meaningful and unforgettable wildlife encounter.
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Accommodation
Gorilla Trekking Permit
Gratuities
Personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Equator at Kayabwe
Uganda Equator
8h · Admission ticket included
Your guide will meet you early in the morning at your hotel for a scenic road transfer to Bwindi. The journey traverses Uganda’s rolling highlands, lush farmland, and traditional villages, with several stops to take in the landscapes and capture photographic opportunities. A lunch break is arranged en route.
Key attractions along the route include the Equator Crossing at Kayabwe, a memorable stop for photography and engaging cultural demonstrations; the magnificent Kigezi Highlands, known for their sweeping vistas, mist-covered valleys, and beautifully terraced hillsides; and the peaceful tea plantations that blanket the rolling landscapes as you approach Bwindi, offering a calm and scenic transition into the region’s dense rainforest environment.
Upon reaching your destination, you will be settled into your lodge for your overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable RainForest & Transfer back To Kampala
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
10h
After an early breakfast, you transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a pre-trek briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be assigned to a habituated gorilla family based on your fitness level and interest. The trek can last from two to six hours, depending on the location of the gorillas, moving through dense rainforest, steep terrain, and rich wildlife habitats.
Once the gorillas are located, you spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they interact, feed, and move within their natural environment. This close encounter offers exceptional photographic and emotional moments, often described as a life-changing experience.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before beginning your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the late evening.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your guide will arrive at the hotel reception approximately 15 minutes before the agreed-upon departure time. They will be wearing clothing with the company logo for easy identification and will notify you immediately upon arrival.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
