This short gorilla and wildlife trip highlights gorilla tracking, beautiful countryside, and game drives, a walking safari, a stopover at the equator, a safari at Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but richest savanna park, where you will be able to encounter animals like giraffes, zebras, topis, elands, impalas, and warthogs. From here, we will transfer to Bwindi through rolling hills as you make your way to see the great mountain gorillas. It is all an unforgettable experience.
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe airport to lake mburo national park, Stop over at the equator
Visitors who arrive in the morning will be transferred immediately to Lake Mburo National Park. We normally stop at the equator for stretching, breakfast, and toilet use. If you stayed in Entebbe after arrival, you should have had breakfast at the hotel. From here we drive through beautiful countryside and vast grazing lands, chances of meeting the Ankole long-horned cattle are high, which is a free complimentary, on arrival; at the park, we will enjoy a game drive before checking in, and expect to spot various giraffes, hippos, errands, buffalos, impalas, zebras and so many birds, after the game drive we drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Morning walking safari and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park
After breakfast we head out for a big day, A walking safari is the only way you can get up close to wildlife, many animals that would be sacred by the noise of the can feel more comfortable with a silent encounter, walking safaris involve armed rangers who will ensure your safety, forget 100m photos, on a walking safari you will get as close as possible as long as you obey the required distance from wildlife, take lots of photos at your pace, get close to nature and mingle if you are a selfie person this is your chance, after the safari, we will be waiting for you to transfer to Bwindi meanwhile awaiting our big day the next morning, we will have our lunch en route and do some shopping along the way incase you need anything specific, then proceed to Bwindi.
Day 3
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
We will begin the day with an early breakfast. Your guide will pick you up and escort you to the park offices for a briefing on gorilla trekking. You will be assigned to a gorilla group and have the option to hire a porter for $20 USD. Please ensure your lodge arranges a packed lunch and drinking water.
Gorilla trekking can last from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family. Once you spot the gorillas, feel free to take as many photos as you like, while following the instructions of the wardens and guides. After the trek, we will visit the Batwa Village in Rushaga to learn about the indigenous community’s way of life. Expect cultural performances, storytelling, and insights into their lives following eviction from the forest. Following the visit, we’ll return to the lodge, where you can enjoy a bonfire and stargazing at the edge of the jungle.
Day 4
Transfer back to Entebbe International Aiport
Its always sad to say bye, but this day we will emotionally let you decide on whether you want to go back home or extend your stay with us, we will have our last breakfast, before embarking on a scenic journey towards Entebbe, and we will have a stopover in Mbarara for lunch and other photo stopovers If you are scheduled that night we head directly to the airport and if you have more time we take you to your hotel and your next adventure will start from there.
Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour is unavailable for children.
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,706
2+ people (Sharing rooms)
$2,101
Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,706
2+ people (Sharing rooms)
$2,101
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$50.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees