Category: Uganda Safaris

10 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Zanzibar Beach Stay

Watch the Giant Mountain Gorillas Bwindi and Relax By the White Sand Beach of Zanzibar in 10 Days

This Uganda Gorilla trekking and Zanzibar Beach stay tour is a mid-luxury Uganda to Zanzibar trip suitable for honeymooners, family or small group vacation. The 10 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking and Zanzibar Beach stay vacation takes you on a trip of a lifetime as you come face to face with the giant gorillas in Bwindi and indulge in the white sand beaches of Zanzibar. Our 10 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking and Zanzibar Adventure tour offers you two perfectly contrasting but equally memorable experiences in Africa. By combining arguably the world’s greatest primate encounter with beach experience of Zanzibar you will be treated to a once in a life time honeymoon or family or small group vacation. Please note that at your request, more activities and days can be added to this itinerary to meet your desired experience. 

10 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Zanzibar Beach Stay Itinerary: 

Day 1:  Arrival and Transfer to Your hotel in Entebbe 

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who will welcome you to the pearl of Africa and transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe town for overnight. He/she will also brief you about your upcoming Gorilla trekking activity.

Accommodation Option: Best Western Premier Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early in the morning you will transfer to Entebbe International Airport to catch your 2 Hours flight to Kisoro Airstrip which is close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or you may embark on a 10 Hours’ drive to Bwindi and on arrival you will be met by a representative from Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd who will transfer you to your accommodation in Rushaga sector of Bwindi on an approximately one and a half hours drive on a bumpy road.

At your accommodation you will be introduced to the jungle of Bwindi and its lounge design invites the atmosphere of the jungle indoors. Relax by the balcony of your room or the lounge verandah as you listen to birds whistles. You may decide to visit the nearby community or the batwa/pigmies for a cultural experience.

Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to the Gorilla trekking starting point where you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking experience. After the briefing you will embark on arguably the world’s greatest wildlife viewing experience, a one on one with the mountain gorillas of Bwindi.

The trek to locate the gorillas lasts for 2-8 hours and on finding them you will have 1 hour to spend with them in order minimize the disturbance to their daily life and way of living. In the evening you will have a massage treat to close the day. Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Day 4: Flight Entebbe for Connecting Flight to Zanzibar

Today you will enjoy your breakfast amidst the jungle for the last time before heading to Kisoro Airstrip to catch your flight to Entebbe International Airport and later your connecting flight to Zanzibar. Late in the evening you will arrive in Zanzibar and a representative from your hotel will welcome you to the Spice Island before transferring you to the hotel. Tonight you start your 5 nights’ island stay enough to rest and recuperate on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Dinner and Overnight

Accommodation Option: Toa Hotel and Spa

Meal Plan: All Inclusive

Day 5-9: Full Days of relaxation on the white sandy beaches

The days ahead are so much more relaxed and how you spend your time on the island depends on how you feel everyday of your stay. You can go for complete rest which includes reading your book or swimming in the pool and a massage in the spa or continue the adventure and exploration underwater with optional activities like snorkeling or diving, swimming with tortoises, Quad biking or going on a nature walk.  Cultural experience lovers may take an optional day trip to Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Zanzibar City.

Accommodation Option: Toa Hotel and Spa

Meal Plan: All Inclusive

Day 10: End of the Gorilla Trekking and Zanzibar Holiday

After breakfast or depending on the schedule of your flight, you will be transferred back to the airport to catch your onward flight. Today marks the end of your ultimate adventure tour and we believe you have made lots of memories on your vacation that will stay with you forever.

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What is the best time to Visit Zanzibar?

The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season Months of June, July, August, September and October when the sun-splashed white sandy beaches, gentle tropical breezes, turquoise waters and swaying palms unveil Zanzibar’s many enchanting and romantic splendors and luxurious beachside resorts beckon with whispers of fun-filled adventures. Zanzibar is a symphony of tropical bliss, coral reefs, diving sites, and mangrove forests teeming with monkeys. It is also a melting pot of cultures, showcasing influences from Arabia, Persia, India, and Europe. Explore historic Stone Town, taste delicious cuisines, and admire the architecture of the former trading port. Wander through labyrinthine alleys and tour the spice plantations that gave Zanzibar its nickname, “Spice Islands”.

Month by Month Guide

June To September

The island’s climate is at its peak and now is the best time to visit Zanzibar for a beach holiday. Enjoy a perfect slice of paradise with clear sunny days and warm 26°C (79°F) weather. Don’t miss the spice clove harvests and interesting plantation tours between July and September. Snorkeling, diving, and sunset sailing are popular activities.

October To January

Zanzibar experiences cooler winds, calm seas and clear skies in October. Ocean temperatures increase and the evenings gradually become warmer as November’s ‘short rains’ arrive. With afternoon brief showers, November offers mostly sunny mornings for enjoying the beach or pool relaxation. December is drier and ideal for diving alongside majestic and gentle whale sharks in the Mafia Archipelago. Finally January brings some of the finest diving conditions of the year.

February To May

February to March presents fantastic diving opportunities offering clear conditions in and around coral reefs and lagoons. These are the best months for diving particularly along the south coast. The hottest months have an average temperature of 34°C (93°F) and the ‘long rains’ begin mid-March. Due to the persisting rainy weather April and May offer sub-par beach conditions and are considered low season. Many lodges close over this period while those that remain open frequently offer good rates.

When To Visit Zanzibar As Part Of A Migration Safari or a Gorilla Trekking Tour

The best time to visit Zanzibar from June to September, coincides perfectly with the gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda and the  great wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara. So, combining these two spectacular and vastly diverse adventures works superbly. Start your travels with the awe-inspiring spectacle of the migration or gorilla trekking followed by a relaxed tropical island holiday to catch your breath.

When To Visit Zanzibar To See Dolphins

The best times to visit Zanzibar and swim with dolphins are the months of June to September, January and February. Two of the finest areas for this enriching experience are the tiny Mnemba Island on the northeast tip of Zanzibar. Various corals surround the island attracting many coral fishes, green turtles and dolphins. Kizimkazi, a fisherman’s village on Zanzibar’s southwestern coast, is another famous swimming beach for encountering dolphin.

What is The Cheapest Time To Visit Zanzibar

The best time to visit Zanzibar on a budget is during the low tourist season from March to May. The heat and humidity have given way to milder conditions and Zanzibar is tranquil, serene and mostly devoid of tourists. April and May is the period that resorts offer their lowest rates as weather conditions on the island are at their poorest. Some resorts may close during this time due to the rains.

What is the Best Time to go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?

The best time of the year to visit Gorillas In Uganda is during the Months of June, July, August and September. January and February are the other alternative months you can go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. From experience, many tourists choose to visit Gorillas In Uganda from May to September and from January to February since in these months it’s sunny in most of the safari destinations in the countries. December is one of the busiest months of the year in most national parks and it’s advisable to book the accommodation in time to avoid disappointments.

Low season  is an opportunity to visit Gorillas In Uganda at less cost since most accommodation are cheap in a bid  to encourage many tourists to travel even though it’s a rainy season. Visiting Gorillas in this season also means that you will enjoy the jungle with relatively low crowds.

In addition to Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Safari lovers can take on Game viewing in all the national parks of Uganda and Rwanda which is perfect in the dry season ( from February and March, September and beginning of October ).  This is mainly because the wildlife species are concentrated around water bodies within those parks.

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11 Days Uganda Safari

11 Days Uganda Safari-Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Viewing Tour

Our 11 Days Uganda Safari is a Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Wildlife viewing tour itinerary that takes you to western Uganda’s parks including Kibale forest-the primate capital of the world and Bigodi wetland sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth national park, Lake Mburo National Park and the UNESCO natural world heritage site of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. This 11 Days Uganda Safari Tour starts in Kampala and ends in Entebbe.

11 Days Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Entebbe Town

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will and greet with a representative from Engabi Tours and Travel who will introduce to you your driver and guide for the trip. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe where you can rest and get energy to begin your trip around Uganda. If you arrive early we recommend you to take a short tour of the city center visiting the independence monument and Parliament of Uganda to learn how Uganda got her independence from British imperialist on 9th October 1962. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation Option: 2 Friends Beach Hotel

Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls National Parka and Rhino Tracking

Depart Kampala city after breakfast with your guide taking you to Murchison falls national park, the largest conservation area in Uganda. Along the 5 hours’ journey there will be regular stops and you will visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary home to over 20 white rhinos where you will take a guided Rhino tracking on foot with a ranger and have lunch. After lunch proceed into the park and before you check in your lodge, you take a hike to the top of Murchison waterfalls for beautiful scenic views of the Nile. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation Option: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Full Day in Murchison Falls National Park

At 06:30am after a cup of coffee, you will start the game drive with a ranger to explore wildlife of Murchison falls including herds of elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, lion, giraffes, hyena, topi. Arrive back to the lodge on time for full breakfast. After lunch you will head to Paara and enjoy a 3 hours’ boat cruise on River Nile world’s longest river boasts high concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles and a variety of water birds such as giant kingfishers, fish eagles. Later return to your lodge for overnight.

Accommodation Option: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale national park the home of Chimpanzees

Today after breakfast, you will transfer from Murchison to Kibale forest national park the primate capital of the world home to 13 species of primates including chimpanzees. Approximately 6-7 hours’ journey via scenic rift valley landscapes you will stop in Fort portal town for lunch after which you will check in to your lodge. Diner and overnight at your Lodge

Accommodation Option: Rubalika Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk

After your breakfast, your tour guide/driver will lead you to Kanyanchu park headquarters for briefing from the senior park ranger. At 8:00 am you will join the rest of other trackers and transfer to the starting point which is 2 Km away from the park headquarters. Most often chimpanzee tracking goes for 3 to 4 hours. While in the forest you may interface with primates including the red tailed monkey, L’Hoest monkey, baboons, white and black Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys and pottos. Other animals include forest elephants unique from the common type, giant forest hogs and a striking tree species.

After lunch you will embark on a nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary, an eco-tourism destination managed by local people. Their conservation story while on the nature walk to spot birds, primates gives you a look into how people live in harmony with nature. You may opt to visit the local homesteads before you return for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option:  Rubalika Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will head to Queen Elizabeth arriving in time for an afternoon boat cruise on kazinga channel which boasts over 5000 hippos. The boat cruise provides a sight of Nile crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation Option:  Aardvark Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have a cup of coffee at 06:30am take a game drive with a ranger to spot large mammals such as elephants, buffaloes, lion among antelopes like Uganda kob, topi. Return to the lodge in time for full breakfast. After breakfast you take another game drive till you return back to the lodge. After Lunch you will relax at the lodge and take time off to Swim or stay by the balcony of your life. Dinner and Overnight

Accommodation Option:  Aardvark Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Todays after breakfast you will transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site with lunch en route. Renowned as home to half of world’s mountains gorillas, Bwindi is famous gorilla tracking destination. derived from the Rukiga word, “Bwindi” means a dark place, Bwindi rainforest has remained untouched since the last ice age 250, 000 million years ago. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Accommodation Option:  Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

 Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Cultural experience

You will get up so early in the morning for breakfast and thereafter your driver will drive you to the Park head offices with your packed lunch. On reaching there by 7:30am you will be briefed about what to do and not to do while trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle. Trekking usually takes between to 8 hours or even a full day due to the location of gorillas. When you see them, it will be a great and fun time as you watch them and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them. Also ensure you carry enough water with you, hats, sun glasses, rain coats, and non-flash cameras. Later return to the lodge and in the afternoon you will go for a cultural experience in the Batwa Community from where you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. village walk in the communities. Visit the women’s craft center and return for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option:  Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in time for lunch and later an evening game drive. Dinner and Overnight.

Accommodation Option: Rwakobo Rock Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11: Morning Biking or Walking safari (you choose 1) and Departure

Today after breakfast, you will go for a walking safari or a biking safari in park depending on your choice and this will last about 3 hours. After the experience, you will transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe with lunch en-route arriving in time for your onward flight.

Accommodation Option:  N/A

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

 End of Safari 11 Days Uganda Safari 

The 11 Days Uganda Safari cost is inclusive of:

Gorilla Permit

Chimpanzee Permit

Park entrance fees

All Activities

Boat cruise fees

Full board Accommodation

All Meals

All ground transportation

English speaking driver

Drinking water

Government taxes.

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4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking

4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Our 4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Karisimbi Mounatin is a Primate and adventure holiday that starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali with a short Kigali City tour. The 4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is one of the best Gorilla Trekking and Mountain Hiking itinerary offered by Engabi Tours and Travel.

Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary (4 Days)

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe / Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Having arrived in Uganda the previous day, you will be picked up by your driver from your hotel and he will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home of Mountain Gorillas. En-route you will have lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara. You will arrive in time at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:  Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Timing: Approximately 10 hrs

Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the gorilla trekking starting point. Here you will be briefed about the gorilla trekking rules while your guide takes care of the practicalities. After briefing you set off into the forest with a specialized guide who leads you to the point where the gorillas are. For one unforgettable hour you are in the area of the mountain Gorillas seeing them in their daily life, with a chance to spot some forest interior birds.

After trekking the gorillas, you transfer to Volcanoes National Park for relaxation and thereafter dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lebambou Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Day 3 : Hiking and Overnight on Mount Karisimbi

Today you will wake up early for breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters together with your packed lunch for briefing and thereafter you will head to the starting point where you will start ascending Mount Karisimbi via the forest, plantations and many other attractions at the base. During the hike, you have a lot of attractions to look out for including primates, mammals, birds, and plants among others. It takes 6-7 hour to ascend up to 3,700m above the see level where you will camp for dinner and have your overnight stay awaiting to summit the top the following day.

Day 4 : Descend the Volcano and Transfer back to Kigali

This morning you will wake up and ascend the summit where you will get most beautiful views. From there you descend back to kinigi and transfer back to Kigali. embark on a city tour upon arrival in which you will visit the Kigali genocide memorial and craft shops. Later you will be transferred to Kigali airport to catch your onward flight.

End of 4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Cost Is Inclusive of:

• Gorilla Permit
• Karisimbi Mountain Hiking Permit
• Tents, supplies and special porters to cook while on top of the mountain
• Full Board Accommodation
• All Transfers
• English Speaking driver
• Drinking Water
• Taxes

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5 Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

5 Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour | An epic Double Gorilla Trekking Adventure.

This 5 Day luxury Uganda gorilla trekking trour is the perfect once-in-a-lifetime off-the-beaten-track holiday expedition for adventurers connecting their journey with a wildlife safari in Tanzania, Kenya or Namibia or even South Africa or those with less time on holiday.

The Luxurious Gorilla safari in Uganda starts in Entebbe from where you will Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Trek the Gorilla Twice. You’ll spend three nights in a luxurious and comfortable forest cottage that overlooks the dense impenetrable forest offering a unique escape with breathtaking southerly views over forested ridges all the way to the distant Virunga Volcanoes. 

On arrival in Kihihi Airstrip with an internal Small flight, you will be transferred by Road to Ruhija Sector in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest the home of Mountain Gorillas and back.

Estimated Price for 5 Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Package

The estimated price for the 5 Day luxury Uganda gorilla trekking tour starts 5300USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Top Luxury Accommodation

The 5 days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour price above is based on 2 Persons sharing and it’s inclusive of accommodation, meals during the tour, House wines, Local Beers, Soft Drinks, All Teas/Coffees, private road transportation in a safari land-cruiser, Two way Flight ticket to Kihihi Airstrip and back to Entebbe , services of a good English-speaking guide/driver, 2 Gorilla Treks, activities mentioned in the itinerary, Massage and Spa, bottled drinking water through the trip and other complimentary offers at the Lodge.

Bwindi is a montane rainforest that has harbored some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world and is rated highly on the top Uganda Safari highlights. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity.

5 Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Highlights: 

• Discover the stunning aerial view of the southern region of the Pearl of Africa
• Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Cultural encounters with local communities

5 Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Entebbe International Airport

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet and great with the representative from Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala.

There optional activities around the hotel that you may engage yourself in that include taking a tee on one of Uganda’s magnificent golf courses and maybe going shopping in Kampala’s finest shopping malls.

Accommodation: Hotel No.5 Entebbe

Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Morning Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip and  Transfer By Road to Bwindi

You will start your 5 days Luxury Uganda gorilla trekking tour with an early morning flight with Aerolink airline from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip.  On arrival you will meet with your driver who will transfer you by road to Ruhija Sector in Bwindi where on arrival you will check in to your lodge and enjoy your breakfast as you wait for your lunch. In the afternoon you may choose to take a nature walk through the near communities from where you will learn how the locals live their day to day lives and you may choose to volunteer among them.

Accommodation: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meals: All-Inclusive 

Day 3: First Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters arriving in time for the gorilla trekking briefing. The briefing point is so near to Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge. After the  gorilla briefing session which usually starts at 8:00 am, you will be assigned the gorilla group that you will be trekking with other trekkers and you will  be escorted into the impenetrable jungle with two gun-baring rangers and a tracker with a machete  to lead your way.

Once you have found the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them and you are advised to keep your camera in silence and observe a 10 meters distance from the gorillas with your mask on at all times. The time of your stay in the jungle cannot be pre-determined as every day is different from that previous. Return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation and later dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meals: All-Inclusive 

Day 4: Second Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today you will have a second chance to spend another one hour with the gorillas which will give you additional opportunity for photography and experience. Later return to the lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the evening relaxing (you may choose to have a massage at the spa) and later dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meals: All-Inclusive 

Day 5: Flight from Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe

After a very early breakfast on your Uganda Gorilla Safari, you will lazily transfer to Kihihi Airstrip to catch a scheduled flight to Entebbe International Airport. At your request we can book a hotel in Entebbe to freshen up for your international flight back home.

Accommodation: N/A

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

End of the 5 Day  Luxury Uganda Gorilla Tour

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About Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge is a unique small super luxury safari lodge nestled in the heart of Ruhija, the eastern sector of the world renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Tropical Forest park in Uganda. This area is considered the most beautiful gorilla tracking trailhead in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge overlooks the dense impenetrable forest from Bugarama hill, offering a unique escape with breathtaking southerly views over forested ridges all the way to the distant Virunga Volcanoes. At Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge, decadence and luxury become your everyday reality

Tips To Prepare for a Better Gorilla trekking experience

Book your Tour and Secure the Gorilla Trekking permits early

In Uganda, only 128 visitors can take part in the Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi and Uganda has the cheapest gorilla permits prices at USD800 compared to Rwanda. This means the competition is quite high for the few gorilla permits in Uganda and it becomes hard to secure gorilla trekking permits a few days to your Uganda gorilla tour although you might get lucky sometimes hence a need to book your tour or gorilla trekking permit fully latest 3 months in advance.

Know your fitness levels before the Gorilla Trekking experience.

Finding the Gorillas is not predictable meaning you might walk for long hours before finding them hence a need to be moderately fit and prepared for the longer treks.

Get the help of Porters for the gorilla trek

If you are not moderately fit, we recommend you get the help of a porter so that you can track without having to carry the few essential items listed below in your day pack. The porters are from the local community and very used to the local conditions and can assist in pushing, pulling and supporting you during your trek to the gorillas. They usually come at an additional fee over and above your safari cost ranging from approximately USD15-20 per porter per day as a fee with additional tipping being optional.

What to pack for a Successful Gorilla Trekking Experience

• Plenty of water – 1-2 liters per person (most lodges provide the water, but we also have it in the car)
• High energy snacks in addition to your packed lunch provided by the lodge/camp
• Spare film and batteries for videos and cameras
• Gloves (gardening type are good)
• Waterproof bag to protect photographic equipment
• Hiking gaiters
• A hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and band-aids might be useful
• A lightweight waterproof jacket/poncho
• Walking sticks are made available at the start of the trek for some of the steeper and more slippery tracks and may prove to be very handy.

Allowed Uganda Gorilla Trekking Age Limits

The age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and the authorities are very strict on this! With special written permission, however, a 14yr old might pass.

What is the Best Time to go for a Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, and from June to September, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry, and warm. Temperatures average at around 25 degrees Celsius. Visitors should however note Gorilla Trekking in Uganda can be done all year around.

4 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

4 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari-A Fly in Safari to the Gorillas

This 4 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari is a fly in-fly out safari to the Gorillas in Bwindi National Park that includes the unforgettable Uganda safari attraction the habituated mountain gorillas!  The 4 Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda is a relaxed Gorilla trip that will see you spend two nights in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and one on the shores of Lake Victoria as you appreciate nature to the fullest in addition to spending an hour with these incredible primates.

4 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

On arrival at Entebbe international Airport, you will be met by your driver/guide who will transfer you to your hotel where you will spend a night as you prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking experience.

Accommodation Option: Lake Victoria Serena Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi forest National Park

After an early breakfast you will be transferred Entebbe Airport to catch an internal flight to Kisoro Airstrip from where you will be transferred in a comfortable 4*4 vehicle to the home of Bwindi Gorillas in Rushaga Sector. You will arrive at your lodge and enjoy a snack ,check in as you wait for your lunch later dinner and overnight relaxation. In the afternoon you may choose to take a community walk in the nearby villages.

Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3:  Gorilla Trekking experience

Today you will get up very early and transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. Here you will be told about the dos and don’ts of Gorilla trekking and thereafter head into the forest in search of the gorillas. On finding them you will be allowed to spend one hour with them as an experienced ranger explains to you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Later return to the lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight. You may spend the rest of the evening in the spa getting a body massage!

Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

 Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala/ Entebbe

Today you will wake up to an early breakfast. After breakfast you will be lazily transferred to Kisoro Airstrip to catch your flight to Entebbe to catch your international flight back home. At your request we will book a hotel in Entebbe for you to freshen up in preparation for your flight.

Accommodation Option: N/A

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch and drinking water

4 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Uganda Itinerary cost includes:

Full Board accommodation

All transfers

All Teas and Coffees

Gorilla permit

Internal Flight

Private English speaking driver

Drinking water

All meals

Massage Treat after Gorilla Trekking

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3 Days All-Inclusive Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

A Short Luxury Flying Uganda Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park you shouldn’t Miss

The 3 Days All-inclusive Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari is a private flying Luxury Bwindi Gorilla tour package that brings you a rewarding and memorable Primate Viewing experience with less drive hours on the road. This custom-made All-inclusive Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari can be booked at a price starting from a price of USD3,200 Per Person Sharing for 2 People (3 People and above can request for a more discounted price).

On this private All-Inclusive Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari, you will get a once in a life time opportunity to come face to face with the last few remaining Mountain gorillas in the world right in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an exciting and awesome experience to be long savored. Those who have done it before find it to be a rare and moving opportunity!

You will embark on an approximately 1:30 Hours flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi Airstrip from where you will be transferred by road to your lodge in either Ruhija or Buhoma Sector. The road drive takes approximately 1 Hour. 

All-inclusive Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Highlights

• Enjoy the stunning views of the southern region of the Uganda
• Meet with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Visit the local native communities

3 Days All-inclusive Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary:

Day 1 : Flight to Bwindi National Park home of Mountain Gorillas in Uganda.

Having arrived in Uganda the previous day, today you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Entebbe International Airport to catch your domestic flight to Kihihi Airstrip from where you will be transferred by road in a 4×4 Land Cruiser to your Lodge. Dinner and Overnight

Accommodation options: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: All-Inclusive 

Day 2 : Mountain Gorilla Trekking 

After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to the Gorilla trekking park headquarters together with your packed lunch for briefing by the ranger guides and later head into the forest to search for the gorillas. Gorilla trekking will take from 2 to 8 hours depending on how soon you find the gorillas and on finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to view and take photos of these gentle primates then later enjoy your packed lunch and meet your driver to transfer back to your lodge. Relax in the lodge as you savoir the memories of the trek and later enjoy a Massage  your dinner and overnight.

Alternatively after trekking the gorillas, you may choose to visit the local communities around the park and have a life changing interaction with the members.

Accommodation options: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: All-Inclusive 

Day 3 : Internal Flight From the Gorillas to Entebbe international Airport

After an early Morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airstrip to catch your flight to Entebbe International to catch your onward flight back home or to a hotel for an overnight. 

At a request we can book your accommodation before and after the safari.

This All-inclusive Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Package Cost Includes : 

Gorilla Permit ($800)

All Meals/Teas and Coffees 

All Local Beers and House Wines 

In-Room Massage Services 

Luxury Accommodation

Road Transfers in 4×4 car 

Internal Flight from Entebbe to Bwindi and Back

Private English Speaking Driver/Guide

All Activities as per itinerary

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9 Days Uganda Gorillas and Beach Safari

 Uganda Gorillas and Beach Safari (9 Days Gorilla Trek & Beach Vacation)

The 9 days Uganda Gorillas and beach safari is Uganda Safari tour to  Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National park and  finally to Ssese islands on Lake victoria for relaxation and different optional recreational activities. This Gorillas and beach Safari begins and ends in Entebbe.

Uganda Gorillas and Beach Safari Highlights 

Gorilla trekking

Chimpanzee trekking

Wildlife Viewing

Boat cruises (Optional) and other recreational activities

Uganda Gorillas and Beach Safari Itinerary (9 Days)

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale forest national park

You will picked from the Airport or from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala and set off for kibale forest National Park the primate capital of the world. You will go via mubende and make stop in Fort Portal town for lunch. After lunch, you will check in to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Chimpundu Lodge), Mid range (Turaco Tree Tops Lodge), Budget(Kibale Forest Camp)

Day 2: chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi wetland

At 07am have breakfast and transfer from the lodge to Kanyanchu visitor center. Upon arrival, a 30 minutes briefing will quip with the rules for chimp tracking. You will be guided exploring kibale forest on foot as you shall see and photograph chimpanzees at close distance for 1 hour. You may see other primates such as red colobus monkey and black and white colobus monkey.

After lunch, there will be an enchanting nature walk nature walk in Bigodi wetland, a long board walks in search of the birds, primates and plants.

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Chimpundu Lodge), Mid range (Turaco Tree Tops Lodge), Budget(Kibale Forest Camp)

 Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and boat cruise

After breakfast, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park arriving on time for lunch followed by a boat cruise on Kazinga channel. The boat provides superb base to see and photography wildlife such as hippos, Nile crocodiles and lots of birds more than 600 species found in this park. From the boat you go straight to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Myeya Safari Lodge), Mid range ( Twin Lakes Safari Lodge), Budget(Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge)

 Day 4: game drive and transfer to Bwindi

On a game drive, you have the opportunity to spot wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, topi, and warthogs. Return from the game drive have breakfast and after transfer to Bwindi via Ishaka Mbarara road. Arrive at Bwindi early to rest in preparation for tomorrow’s gorilla tracking.

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Buhoma Lodge), Mid range ( Four Gorillas Lodge), Budget (Gorilla Valley Lodge)

 Day 5: gorilla tracking and village walk

You will wake up early morning have breakfast and head to the gorilla center. Meet with guides for a briefing on gorilla rules. Visitors will be accompanied by expert guides through the forest to enjoy an encounter with gorillas for 1 hour. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later in the evening you can take a guided walk in the community returning for dinner at 06pm.

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Buhoma Lodge), Mid range ( Four Gorillas Lodge), Budget (Gorilla Valley Lodge)

Day 6: transfer to Lake Victoria-Ssese Islands Kalangala

After breakfast  you will transfer to Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria for relaxation and a bit of adventure after a hectic gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing activities .This journey will take almost 6 hours and you will reach the Islands late in the evening checking in to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Brovad Sands Lodge.

Accommodation Options: Brovad Sands Lodge

Day 7-8: Ssese Islands Beach

You will spend the next two days at leisure on the islands. You may go swimming in the swimming pool or decide to relax on the beach side. There are other optional activities like fishing with the locals, quad biking, water bikes, boat cruise, nature walks and bicycle riding on the island. Enjoy your relaxed dinners and overnights.

Accommodation Options: Brovad Sands Lodge

Day 9: Departure from the Island and Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast you will say goodbye to beautiful Islands and transfer to Entebbe Town via the water with MV-Kalangala arriving in time (11:00AM) to catch your out bound flight. Your driver/guide will transfer you from the docking area to Entebbe town and you may prefer to do a quick tour of the town or to visit the beach for a snack as you prepare to say bye to Uganda the pearl of Africa. Alternatively your driver might transfer you to the Airport as you await your outbound flight.

End of 9 days Uganda Gorillas and beach safari

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