Into the Mist — 4-Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Day 1 — Entebbe → Kihihi → Bwindi

Fly Into the Forest Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi. On arrival, continue privately into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check into Mahogany Springs Lodge or similar. Spend the afternoon settling into the rainforest surroundings and preparing for tomorrow's trek. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge or similar Overnight: Bwindi

Day 2 — Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Face-to-Face With Mountain Gorillas After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for your ranger briefing before entering the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, enjoy the permitted viewing period before returning to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon or optional spa treatment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge or similar Overnight: Bwindi

Day 3 — Bwindi

Slow Down & Experience the Forest Today is intentionally flexible. Relax at the lodge or add an optional Batwa cultural experience, community coffee tour, guided birding excursion, forest walk or wellness treatment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge or similar Overnight: Bwindi

Day 4 — Bwindi → Kihihi → Entebbe

njoy breakfast before transferring by road to Kihihi Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Entebbe. Continue with your onward travel arrangements on arrival. Meals: Breakfast

• 3 nights luxury accommodation

• Full-board meals as specified

• Return scheduled domestic flights Entebbe ↔ Kihihi

• One Uganda gorilla trekking permit per guest

• Bwindi National Park entry fees

• Entebbe airport transfers

• Kihihi airstrip transfers

• Private ground transfers in Bwindi region

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guided gorilla trek

• Bottled drinking water

• Meet and assist services

• Applicable taxes and service charges

• International flights

• Uganda visa / applicable entry fees

• Travel and medical insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• Premium and alcoholic beverages unless included

• Batwa cultural experience

• Community coffee tour

• Optional forest walks

• Spa and massage treatments

• Additional Entebbe accommodation

• Personal expenses

• Activities not specifically stated as included

Know Before You Go

Arrival/departure: Entebbe

Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Safari style: Luxury fly-in primate safari

Fitness level: Moderate to Challenging

Domestic flights: Entebbe ↔ Kihihi

Gorilla permit: Included

Minimum trekking age: 15 years

Currency: Ugandan Shilling

Electricity: Type G

Travel insurance: Strongly recommended

Gorilla trekking may involve several hours of walking over steep, uneven and potentially muddy terrain.

Important Trip Information

Gorilla permits are limited and subject to availability. Minimum trekking age is 15 years. Trek duration varies according to gorilla location, terrain and weather. Domestic flights are subject to schedule and operational conditions. Early booking is strongly recommended.

What to Pack

• Waterproof hiking boots

• waterproof jacket

• long hiking trousers

• long-sleeved shirt

• trekking gloves

• waterproof backpack

• gaiters

• insect repellent

• sunscreen

• hat

• reusable water bottle

• camera

• spare batteries

• binoculars

• personal medication

• travel documents.

Optional Experiences

• Batwa Cultural Experience — Learn about the heritage and traditions of communities historically connected to the forest. Community Coffee Experience — Discover the journey from locally grown coffee plant to cup. Guided Bwindi Birding Experience — Explore Albertine Rift birdlife with a specialist guide. Guided Forest Walk — Discover Bwindi beyond the gorilla trek. Forest Spa Experience — Relax with a massage or wellness treatment after trekking.