+256 (0) 393 254 368 tour@hometoafrica.com
Home to Africa Tours and Travel - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Request Trip

4-Day Short Vacation to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi

0
Book Now
  • $1,562 price P/P (2pax)A 60% deposit is due upon booking this tour.
  • 4 days & 3 nights
  • Private, family-friendly safari.
  • Uganda
gorilla safari uganda
Gallery
DetailPrice InclusionsItineraryMap

Tour Detail

A tour in Uganda offers travelers the opportunity to discover a land of pristine natural beauty. Described as “the Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill, Uganda offers some of Africa’s finest geographical and natural beauty, making it a tourist haven. Home to the greatest concentration of primates on the planet (including half the world’s mountain gorilla population), the source of the mighty River Nile and magnificent all year snow-capped peaks on Rwenzori Mountain, Uganda is an adventure enthusiasts’ paradise. Bird-watchers and big 5 animal lovers alike agree, this country is a true African gem waiting to be discovered.

Let Home to Africa take you on this remarkable tour into the Pearl of Africa that the Fond Memory will stay with you for so long.

Expect: Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Forest, Game drive in Lake Mburo NP.
Bragging Right: Close encounter with the gorillas firsthand in their natural habitat, being in the Pearl of Africa.

Price Per Person

1 Pax2 Pax3 Pax4 or 8 Pax5 or 10 Pax6 or 12 Pax
USD 2,051USD 1,562USD 1,467USD 1,395USD 1,369USD 1,335

Price Includes

  • Meals specified and accommodation with en suite facilities(private bathroom, toilet)
  • Ground transportation in a comfortable safari van.
  • Applicable Park entrance, activity fees.
  • [1] Assigned English-speaking professional driver-guide.
  • Gorilla trekking permit per person (adult) participating.
  • Bottled water while on safari.
  • [1] Complimentary airport or hotel pick-up and drop off.
  • Activities as stipulated(except those stated as optional)

Price Excludes

  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended)
  • All other Services of a personal nature (e.g. LAUNDRY, Flight ticket(s), souvenir.)
  • Entry visa into Uganda(Click Here)
  • Extra meals, all kinds of drinks (soft & alcoholic).
  • Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”.

Note: The above accommodations can be upgraded on request. However, that may lead to rise in safari cost

Upgrade option (Midrange Level): (Kigarama Wilderness Lodge) | (Ruzogo Lodge) | (BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi)

Your 4-Day Itinerary

Day 1Start from Airport (before 2pm) or be picked from a hotel. Transfer to Lake Mburo NP.

The pick-up will be from either; the Hotel or from the Entebbe Airport upon arrival. The assigned Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide will pick/receive you and hit the road to Lake Mburo National Park. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe/Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks but home to 350 bird species as well as animals such as: Giraffes, Zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, Defassa waterbuck, hippo, and the elusive leopard among others. On arrival, we shall check in and if we still have some time available, we can proceed for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive. Otherwise, we shall check in and have the evening at leisure – relaxing.

Accommodation: (Eagles Nest Mburo-Budget Level) | Meals: Dinner | Transfer time: Approx. 4 hours.

Day 2Morning game drive and then, transfer to accommodation in Bwindi.

Enjoy your breakfast as early as possible then proceed for an exciting morning game drive in the park. Expect to see the gigantic eland antelope, zebras in big numbers, topi, impalas, Buffaloes and other savannah animals. Alternatively, you may choose the morning bush/park walk (at extra cost USD 25 pp) in the presence of an armed ranger-guide. You will return to your accommodation then check out and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable NP. 

Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring over 300 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be trekked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the next morning. 

Accommodation: (Gorilla Mist Camp-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer time: Approx. 5 hours.

Day 3Gorilla trekking Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

Have breakfast, pick up the lunch box and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from the Park Authority) on the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking, including assigning participants to a group. The actual trek into the forest begins at 8am in the company of your ranger-guide(s) and other participants assigned. The high altitude here combined with steep, rugged (sometimes muddy) terrain makes gorilla trekking physically demanding but rewarding. One moment you’re descending, and the next, you are ascending to a higher elevation. The time taken (3-8 hours) vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. At the end of the trek, you will be awarded a certificate of completion that you can keep as a reminder of this lifetime experience. Return, board the car and embark on transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.

Accommodation: (Itambira Island-Tree House-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 2-3 hours.

Day 4Depart Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe to catch flight out (18:00 onward).

You will have a relaxed breakfast with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you. Thereafter, you will hit the road for the return to Entebbe (arriving in the late afternoon/evening) for your flight out. Thank you for choosing and travelling with us (Home to Africa). #Optional (extra cost): If having a late-night flight, you may consider a canoe trek on Bunyonyi before departing for Entebbe.

Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Transfer Time: Approx. 8 hours.

Map

Additional Info

Permits:
> Limited permit slots are made available per day per trekking sector and sold on a first come first serve basis by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. At times (most especially when decision to confirm delays to come through), it is possible to miss out because the slots have sold out. However, we always do our very best to ensure this important element of your tour is secured. Sometimes, this will involve tweaking the itinerary slightly to align it with the possible/available trekking date. At times, this simply means switching the sector without changing the date. In all efforts, we ensure the timeframe of the tour is not altered.

Booking Confirmation:
> The following are required:
* Permit fees (i.e. gorilla, chimp, golden monkey): 100% upfront payment.
* 30% of the resulting value after deducting the permit fees’ value.
* Last-minute booking (i.e., less than a month to the start date): 100% upfront payment.
> Final payment:
* All outstanding balances should be cleared (at the latest) 2 weeks before the start of the booked tour/safari.

Cancellation Policy:
> 10% cancellation fee if cancelled 90+ days before the tour.
> 30% cancellation fee if canceled within 45 to 90 days before the tour.
> 50% cancellation fee if canceled within 22 to 44 days before the tour.
> 80% cancellation fee if canceled within 8 to 21 days before the tour.
> 100% cancellation fee if canceled 7 days or less before the tour.
> 100% cancellation fee for no-shows.

Further info: Review our FAQs file and the provided Terms and Conditions file.

Price
From$1,562

    Save To Wish List

    Adding item to wishlist requires an account

    1753

    Trip experts

    Let us shape this adventure around you. We'll match you with the lodges that fit your style, secure the right permits for your dates, and handle every detail on the ground — so all that's left for you to do is enjoy the journey.

    Customize Your Trip
    From$1,562
    Book Now
    Chat on WhatsApp