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Bwindi

The densely forested hillsides of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are one of the last remaining strongholds for mountain gorilla populations. Spend 5 days taking in the beauty of this verdant landscape, exploring the forest, and going gorilla trekking.

In addition to being the home of gorillas, the forest is home to over 320 incredible bird species, dreamy hidden waterfalls, and a variety of species to see as you explore the area on foot.

Best time to travel:

1 Jan. 2026 – 29 Feb. 2026

Safari Pricing:US$6,370
per person sharing

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Touch Down in Entebbe
  • We’ll meet you at Entebbe International Airport
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Overnight at The Boma Hotel

Upon your arrival at Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by a representative. You will then transfer to The Boma Hotel – an exclusive hotel set within a quiet and leafy suburb just a few minutes from the airport.

Relax after your travels at this lovely boutique hotel oasis, enjoy a delicious dinner before enjoying a relaxing night’s sleep.

Day 2: Travel to Bwindi
  • Fly from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Overnight at Bwindi Lodge

Enjoy a superb breakfast before embarking on the short ride back to Entebbe Airport for your short flight to Kihihi Airstrip. The flight is only about an hour and a half, after which you’ll embark on a drive of the same length to Bwindi Lodge.

After a busy day of travel, you’ll spend your first night at Bwindi Lodge, appreciating the majestic views over the forest canopy and the soothing sound of the stream nearby.

Day 3: Time to Trek Gorillas
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Overnight at Bwindi Lodge

Your day begins early with breakfast and a safety briefing before you begin your trek through the dense vegetation of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your trek can last anywhere between 2 and 8 hours, depending on how long it takes to find a group of gorillas to observe. Once you’ve found a group, you’ll have one hour to spend watching them and their remarkably human-like antics.

You’ll return to Bwindi Lodge to freshen up and enjoy some leisure time before dinner and a restful night.

Day 4: Explore the Forest on a Nature Walk
  • Explore the forest
  • Overnight at Bwindi Lodge

A more leisurely day awaits. Choose to spend either your morning or your afternoon exploring Bwindi’s forest on a guided nature walk. There’s a direct, private footpath from the lodge that goes into the dense vegetation.

When you’re not exploring the forest, you can relax at the lodge, enjoy a spa treatment to ease any sore muscles after your gorilla trek or take a short walk along the Munyanga River Trail to the pristine waterfalls deep in the forest.

Day 5: Bid the Forest Farewell
  • Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip
  • Fly to Entebbe Airport

After one last delicious breakfast, you’ll drive to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe Airport and your onward flight.

Availabilty:

  • Availability: Year-round
  • Duration: 5-days
  • Locations: Uganda – Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Accommodation: The Boma Hotel, Bwindi Lodge
  • Start: Entebbe International Airport 
  • End: Entebbe International Airport 

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