Uganda is well known as a Tourism Destination thanks to the Mountain Gorillas that chose Uganda as their preferred home. Tourists and Visitors to Uganda can enjoy a gorilla trekking safari over a short 4 days time span. Gorillas are found in the dense forests of Bwindi in Southern Western Uganda and this is very accessible by daily scheduled flights from Entebbe Airport as you Explore Uganda . Its takes approximately 50 minutes flight to Kihihi Airstrip near Bwindi Forest or 9 hrs scenic drive from Entebbe.
Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Itinerary;
Day 1: Depart with 7am Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi. Pick up in luxury 4×4 Land Cruiser and Transfer to the Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge . Check in.
After Lunch , depart for an Afternoon community walk . Dinner and Overnight at the Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge ( All inclusive)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience & Afternoon Massage & Spa treatment ( Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge). All inclusive
Day 3: Breakfast and Depart for a second Gorilla Trekking Experience. Dinner and Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge ( All inclusive)
Day 4: Breakfast and transfer to Kihihi for your return flight back to Entebbe Airport
End of 4 days Gorilla Safari
Price: $7,350 per person Sharing
Inclusions
- Return Domestic flights from Entebbe
- 3 nights Accommodation at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge All inclusive
- Gorilla Trekking Permits
- 1 canoe ride on Lake Mulehe
- Buhoma Community Hospital visit in Bwindi
- 4×4 Ground Transfers
- All drinks and Meals
Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and personal Expenses
To Book this Tour Email us on info@eyalamatravel.com or Call +256 200 909199 or +256 772 367972
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Flights to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Domestic Direct Flights from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi are readily available . Multiple domestic Airlines service this route but most popular is Aero Link. This makes connection for the Gorilla safari visitors very easy.
Entry Visa to Uganda
The Entry Visa to Uganda is very easy to process and only costs $50. The Visa processing is done online seamlessly through the following this link Uganda Visa Application and you obtain your actual Visa stamp on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
Where are Gorilla Found in Uganda?
Gorillas in Uganda are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with 22 habituated gorilla families and the Mt. Mgahinga National Park in South Western Uganda with one habituated gorilla family. Only 8 Tourists are allowed to track each family per day and the tracking time takes anywhere between 2 to 7 hours. Once you encounter the mountain gorillas you are only allowed upto 1 hr maximum time with them.
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Gorilla Permit Booking
Gorilla Permits are always in limited supply despite the high demand. Reason being only 8 tourists are allowed to track a gorilla family per day and this is mainly for conservation reasons . A Gorilla Permit for Foreign Nationals costs $700 . Foreign Residents in Uganda is $600. For East African Citizens the cost is Ugx. 250,000. However Gorilla Permit fees are included in all our packages provided by Eyalama Adventures.
Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forests is easily accessed by a 1 hr and 20 minutes domestic flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip. There after an hour road transfer to your lodge near the Gorilla Trekking Starting point in Bwindi.
If you choose to travel by road, this is a 9 hr scenic drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park in South Western Uganda.
What Essentials to Carry for Gorilla Trekking Activity?
Hiking Boots
Rain Coat
Insect Repellant
Long sleeved shirt and trousers
Bottled drinking water and snacks
How to Book your Gorilla Trekking Safari?
Eyalama Adventures specializes in arranging Memorable all inclusive Gorilla Tracking Safari Simply contact us
To Enquire Contact us on info@eyalamatravel.com . Phone: +256 200 909199 . Mob: +256 772 367972
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