DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport – Entebbe
Warmest welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival, your private safari driver will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to your private hotel in Entebbe.
Day Itinerary
- TBA: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
- TBA: Meet & greet assistance on arrival.
- TBA: Clearing with immigration.
- TBA: Transfer to your hotel for an early check-in and stay.
- TBA: Dinner at Hotel No. 5
Overnight and Dinner:
- Hotel No. 5 Boutique Hotel
- Protea Hotel by Marriott (Alternative)
Meal Plan: Dinner
Drive Time: 10 Minutes.
Day 2: Entebbe- Fly to Bwindi Forest National Park.
Get on the morning flight (0700) or afternoon flight (1200) – fly to Bwindi located in south-western Uganda & said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities – the forest is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas on earth. This gorilla experience takes place among a rugged landscape of dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys, and steep ridges.
The untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breath-taking natural beauty and unique ecological significance, and aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other draw cards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot, and a variety of brightly coloured butterflies to identify. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes, three of which are still active. On your arrival at Kihihi Airstrip, you will be transferred with our private vehicle to your Lodge.
Day Itinerary
- 0600: Begin the day with breakfast
- 0630: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
- 0700: Flight to Kihihi Airstrip.
- 0925: Estimated time of arrival at Kihihi Airstrip.
- 0940: Transfer to your lodge.
- 1230: Lunch at the Lodge.
- 1500: Afternoon Batwa Cultural Experience.
- 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Overnight and Dinner:
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
- Mahogany Springs Lodge (Alternative)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Flight time: 2 hrs.
Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Tracking.
Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00 am, report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours).
A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left.
Day Itinerary
- 0600: Start the day with morning breakfast ready for the day’s gorilla trek
- 0700: Transfer/walk down to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek
- 0800: Start the gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi.
- 1300: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
- 1500: Afternoon relaxation at your lodge
- 1830: Dinner is served at the Lodge.
Overnight and Dinner:
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
- Mahogany Springs Lodge (Alternative)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Goodbye Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Drive to Entebbe.
You have 2 flight options returning from Bwindi, you may choose to catch up a morning flight at 0945 arriving at Entebbe 1125, or with the afternoon flight departing Bwindi at 1405 arriving 1505 to Entebbe. Whatever you choose our guide will be ready to transfer you to the Airstrip to catch up your return flight from Bwindi to Entebbe for your onward flight to your next destination.
Day Itinerary
- 0730: Breakfast is served.
- 0830: Transfer to the Airport for your flight check-in
- 1125: Estimated time of arriving at Entebbe Airport from Bwindi for your outbound flight.
- 1140: End of service.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Flight time: 2 hrs.
END OF SERVICE!!
QUOTES:
STAYING AT HOTEL NO. 5 & SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP
2 PAX: USD 5,320 per person sharing
4 PAX: USD 5,100 per person sharing
6 PAX: USD 5,020 per person sharing
STAYING AT PROTEA BY MARRIOTT & MAHOGANY SPRINGS
2 PAX: USD 3,830 per person sharing
4 PAX: USD 3,610 per person sharing
6 PAX: USD 3,530 per person sharing
Included
- All airport transfers
- Ground transfers by 4 WD Safari Land Cruiser
- One Gorilla permit per person
- Batwa Cultural Experience.
- Services of an English-speaking guide- per vehicle.
- Fuel expenses.
- Accommodation and all meals while on the entire safari stay in Uganda.
- Return Flight fare Entebbe -Bwindi
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
- Park entrance fees.
- Bottled drinking water & assorted drinks through the safari.
- Ranger fees.
- All government taxes.
- Our assistance.
Excluded
- International flights,
- Personal Travel insurance,
- Visa Fees,
- Premium drinks,
- Cigarettes,
- Tips, souvenirs, and any other items of personal nature.
Notes:
- The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
- Above is just a quote and no services are confirmed at present.
- Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability.
- Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Gorilla trekking permits are sold on first come first serve basis and booking must be made in advance.
Passenger Information: –
- In case of non-availability, we may have to reroute and provide alternative accommodation at lodges of similar category.
- Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris as our vehicles have limited luggage space.
- All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them throughout their travel.
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