Immerse yourself in some of the amazing wildlife and natural attractions in the “Pearl of Africa” Uganda is Africa condensed, with the best of everything the continent has to offer, packed into one small but stunning destination. Uganda is home to the highest mountain range in Africa, the Mountains of the Moon in the Rwenzori National Park. It has the highest concentration of primates on earth, including the majestic mountain gorilla, one of the rarest animals on the planet.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, with it’s 350 square kilometers of pristine rain forest is a sanctuary for approximately 400 mountain gorillas (almost half the world’s population) and is the only forest on the continent where mountain gorillas and chimpanzees coexist. Few visitors to Africa have the privilege of interacting with mountain gorillas, which have never been successfully bred in captivity. Staring into the eyes of silverback is an amazing and heart-pounding adventure through tangled vines, bushes and bamboo.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Arrival in Entebbe as per your international flight, meet up with a representative and transfer to the hotel. Optional Extra: In the afternoon (departure from the hotel must be max at 14.30/15.00 hours) departure by car and local canoe to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places for spotting the rare shoebill storks. Of course, some fortune is needed but rarely does one leave the swamp without seeing one! Many other water birds have chosen this area as their home, so birding is always very interesting.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 : Transfer to Bwindi After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your domestic flight to Kisoro. Upon arrival, meeting with the vehicle and
transfer to the lodge in Bwindi.
Optional: Hike & Canoe on Lake Mutanda; Upon arrival in Kisoro meet with your walking safari guide for a briefing on the very interesting activities of the day which will be
adapted to the clients’ desires. You can either walk 4km to Lake Mutanda Sheba’s Camp or drive 30 minutes to the lake. Enjoy a dugout canoe adventure across the beautiful landscape. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on the lake, then head to Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge.
Accommodation: Award winning luxury lodge Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Deluxe Cottage)
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, head to the National Park Head Quarters for your briefing and then onto gorilla trekking. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense and crisscrossed by numerous animal. The time it takes to reach the gorillas vary depending on the location of the gorillas that day. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored.
What’s included in the cost?
• Accommodations
• Airfare from Entebbe to Bwindi RT ($680)
• Gorilla Permit ($800)
• Transport for emergencies available at all times.
• Bottled water at hotels and in the vehicle
• Meals as indicated, see under the daily itinerary
• Pre-departure information session
What’s not included in the cost?
• Airfare to and from Uganda
• Gratuities
• Visa
• Health and travel cancellation insurance
• Alcoholic and other drinks and snacks
• Laundry
Giving Back:
Travel should do more than take you places—it should make a difference. At Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, they believe in responsible tourism that supports local communities, protects nature, and creates meaningful experiences. Your stay contributes to bettering local communities.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, with it’s 350 square kilometers of pristine rain forest is a sanctuary for approximately 400 mountain gorillas (almost half the world’s population) and is the only forest on the continent where mountain gorillas and chimpanzees coexist. Few visitors to Africa have the privilege of interacting with mountain gorillas, which have never been successfully bred in captivity. Staring into the eyes of silverback is an amazing and heart-pounding adventure through tangled vines, bushes and bamboo.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Arrival in Entebbe as per your international flight, meet up with a representative and transfer to the hotel. Optional Extra: In the afternoon (departure from the hotel must be max at 14.30/15.00 hours) departure by car and local canoe to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places for spotting the rare shoebill storks. Of course, some fortune is needed but rarely does one leave the swamp without seeing one! Many other water birds have chosen this area as their home, so birding is always very interesting.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 : Transfer to Bwindi After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your domestic flight to Kisoro. Upon arrival, meeting with the vehicle and
transfer to the lodge in Bwindi.
Optional: Hike & Canoe on Lake Mutanda; Upon arrival in Kisoro meet with your walking safari guide for a briefing on the very interesting activities of the day which will be
adapted to the clients’ desires. You can either walk 4km to Lake Mutanda Sheba’s Camp or drive 30 minutes to the lake. Enjoy a dugout canoe adventure across the beautiful landscape. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on the lake, then head to Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge.
Accommodation: Award winning luxury lodge Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Deluxe Cottage)
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, head to the National Park Head Quarters for your briefing and then onto gorilla trekking. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense and crisscrossed by numerous animal. The time it takes to reach the gorillas vary depending on the location of the gorillas that day. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored.
What’s included in the cost?
• Accommodations
• Airfare from Entebbe to Bwindi RT ($680)
• Gorilla Permit ($800)
• Transport for emergencies available at all times.
• Bottled water at hotels and in the vehicle
• Meals as indicated, see under the daily itinerary
• Pre-departure information session
What’s not included in the cost?
• Airfare to and from Uganda
• Gratuities
• Visa
• Health and travel cancellation insurance
• Alcoholic and other drinks and snacks
• Laundry
Giving Back:
Travel should do more than take you places—it should make a difference. At Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, they believe in responsible tourism that supports local communities, protects nature, and creates meaningful experiences. Your stay contributes to bettering local communities.