This is an amazing extension OR PURSUIT that blends thrilling jungle immersion in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (a UNESCO site & gorilla haven) with serene lakeside culture, offering an intense encounter with the gentle giants of UGANDA—seeing silverbacks, mothers, and playful infants up close for one magical hour—followed by a tranquil moment on Lake Bunyonyi’s islands, experiencing local Batwa culture and lush landscapes, creating a profound connection between raw nature and human heritage.
Memorable Aspects:
- An experience of a very relaxed and low-rise city of Entebbe, offering a good choice of lakeshore restaurants, abundant greenery, and some of the best urban bird watching anywhere in Africa.
- Tracking Families through dense forest and experiencing the Magical hour of an encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Bwindi’s deep jungle treks, offering tropical rainforest, excellent birdwatching, orchids and monkey sightings.
- Scenic drives through Uganda’s famous rolling hills often called the “Switzerland of Africa”, and visits to local communities like the very well-known Batwa Pygmies’ with their unique forest life and traditions.
Itinerary at a glance
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Kampala, Uganda. | Kampala |
| Day 2 | Transfer by road from Entebbe to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Buhoma Sector. | Buhoma Sector |
| Day 3 | Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Buhoma Sector | Buhoma Sector |
| Day 4 | Transfer by road from Bwindi to Entebbe, Entebbe
International Airport |
Departure |
Included/Excluded
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
- Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day
- Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
- All meet and greet services
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
- 24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number
- Gorilla Permits (bookable & payable based on availability)
- International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
- Items of personal nature. (e.g., Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc.) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required. You can apply online easily through the following government website https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5
- Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
- Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
- Cost incurred by all optional activities
- Accommodation in Nairobi (Pre/Post Safari): Depending on your itinerary and arrival/departure times (we can arrange this for you at an extra cost)
Tour Plan
Welcome to Uganda and welcome to your safari! It all begins here with an introduction to your guide and with a chance for you to ask any questions. Then it's time to get out there and enjoy your safari. Because you chose Uganda, you have so much to look forward to.
Entebbe is the main air gateway to Uganda. It stands on the lush northern shore of Lake Victoria – the world's second-largest freshwater body – only an hour’s drive south of the capital Kampala.
Dinner & overnight at your Lodge/Camp.
Accommodation options
- Budget: Gorilla African Guest House , 2 Friends Beach Hotel , Hotel Horizon
- Mid range: The Boma Entebbe , Hotel number 5 , Karibu Entebbe
- Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott , Kampala Serena Hotel , Pineapple Bay Resort
Experience the drive to your Lodge near Bwindi National Park, through rolling hills, crossing the Equator, anticipating the wild encounter.
With a stopover at the equator. Lunch will be enroute. check in at your lodge for, dinner and a night
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Bwindi Forest Lodge , Crested Crane Bwindi Hotel , Gorilla Mist Camp , Ride 4 a woman
- Mid-range: Gorilla Valley Lodge , Ruhija Gorilla Lodge , Rushaga Gorilla Lodge , Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- Luxury: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge , Mutanda Lake Resort , Four Gorillas Lodge , Sanctuary Gorilla-Forest Camp
An early briefing, then venture into Bwindi's dense, misty jungle with expert guides.
Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we're sure you'll enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.
Track a habituated gorilla family, feeling the thrill as you find them – from playful juveniles to the watchful silverback.
Spend one hour observing their intimate family life: feeding, grooming, and resting, a truly trans-formative moment.
After the trek, return for rest, reflecting on the profound connection with these endangered giants.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Your time with us on safari in Uganda is now at an end, but we hope to have given you many fantastic memories that will live on long after you've returned home.
Enjoy a final Ugandan breakfast then transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe for your departure, carrying the spirit of the forest and the gentle eyes of the gorillas with you.
Explore
Ultimate Wilderness Experience 11 days / 10 nights Safari
Big 5 Safari 11 days/10 nights Safari
Classic Kenya 7 days / 6 nights Safari
Kenya ,Tanzania and Zanzibar 14 days / 13 nights Safari & Beach COMBO
Discover Kenya 15 days / 14 nights Safari
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Our passion, knowhow and expertise enable us to put together creative and innovative itineraries that ensure you have the right holiday/safari
Photo Gallery
- © 2025 Zama Expeditions Ltd | All Rights Reserved.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.