3-Nights Discover Uganda: Mountain Gorilla Encounter from $3,707

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722592

Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Off the Beaten Path Fly to Bwindi for a once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trek, with scenic flights, expert guides and seamless lodge stays.

Trip Overview:

Uganda reveals itself slowly on this four-day gorilla trekking adventure through Entebbe and the mist-laced hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your journey begins on the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe, where warm equatorial air and rustling palms signal the start of something remarkable.

A light aircraft carries you west to Kihihi, skimming above patchwork fields and rolling highlands before a scenic drive into Bwindi. Villages dot the roadside and the mountains rise in layers of green, hinting at the ancient rainforest ahead. Optional guided nature walks or a Batwa cultural experience offer insight into the forest’s original guardians and the rhythms of rural Uganda.

The highlight is an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by expert trackers, you hike through dense foliage and along steep forest trails in search of endangered mountain gorillas. When you finally stand just metres away, watching a silverback survey his family or a young gorilla tumble through the undergrowth, the world narrows to a quiet, humbling moment. With more than 90 per cent tracking success, Uganda safaris here offer one of Africa’s most profound wildlife encounters.

Return to Entebbe with the forest still vivid in your mind, carrying stories of rare primates, emerald landscapes, and a journey that feels both intimate and extraordinary.

Highlights:

Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Spend a life-changing hour observing a habituated gorilla family
Expert-guided trekking with high viewing success rates
Scenic flights over Uganda's dramatic landscapes
Seamless lodge-to-lodge transfers for a smooth, focused gorilla experience

Included Services:

Shared arrival and departure airport transfers in Entebbe
Shared arrival and departure airstrip transfers from Kihihi
1-night moderate accommodation in Entebbe
2-nights' moderate accommodation in Bwindi
Park fees
Internal light aircraft flights: Entebbe - Kihihi - Entebbe including air taxes
Local brand beverages at Buhoma Lodge (excluding premium brands)
1 Gorilla trekking permit
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Excluded Services:

Travel Insurance
International and domestic airfare and airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Porter hire for gorilla trek
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees if applicable

3 nights from $3,707 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival to Entebbe

On arrival Entebbe airport, you will be met by Goway's local representative and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: No. 5 Boutique Hotel (5 Star Rating)

Hotel No. 5 is a stylish boutique hotel nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, Uganda. Ideally located 10 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, Hotel No. 5 may be located in Uganda's second largest city, but the peaceful hotel grounds will provide an escape from the buzz and activity of Entebbe.

Make yourself at home - unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride.

Day 2: Entebbe to Kihihi

After breakfast you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your flight to Kihili. The flight is approximately 90 minutes. On arrival at Kihihi, you will be met and driven to your lodge. The drive is approximately 2 hours via pretty villages and mountainous scenery. This afternoon you have the option to do a Batwa experience or nature walk. (additional cost)

Hotel: Buhoma Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla. Situated within the National Park, less than five minutes' walk, from the start of the gorilla trekking point. Ten, comfortable cottages have been carefully built, each with its own private verandah, allowing wonderful views of the forest canopy of the National Park. An elevated lounge area, complete with bar and dining facilities, offers a cozy, comfortable environment, to discuss the day's activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking

Following breakfast at the lodge, travel to National Park Headquarters to meet your guides for the day and begin your gorilla tracking experience. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the mountain slopes. The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, is abundantly rewarded with the lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 880 remaining in the wild. This is an experience you won't soon forget!

Following the trek, return to your accommodation and, if time allows, take a guided afternoon forest or community walk. These are additional activities that may be booked and paid for direct. Please note: tracking may be fairly strenuous with treks up to six hours or longer, at high altitudes, not uncommon. Also, mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 90%.

Hotel: Buhoma Lodge (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 4: Return to Entebbe

After breakfast transfer to the airstrip at Kihihi for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. Transfer on arrival to Entebbe hotel or airport.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Bwindi National Park)

Entebbe

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

11/10/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $3,707 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $3,707 per person

Length

3 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe

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Pricing is dynamic and subject to change based on specific travel dates, room categories and availability. Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travelers are available on request - please inquire with your Travel Advisor.

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