4 Day Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari
Duration
4 Days
Tour Cost
$
980
per person
package Overview
Experience one of the most intimate wildlife encounters on Earth — spending up to 4 hours with a semi-habituated mountain gorilla family deep inside the famed Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Unlike standard trekking, this unique adventure allows extended observation alongside experienced researchers and trackers.
Hike through ancient rainforest, follow fresh trails left by gorillas, and spend unforgettable time helping habituate an endangered mountain gorilla family. This immersive journey offers unmatched wildlife photography and conservation participation.
Highlights
- Exclusive 4-hour gorilla habituation experience
- Trek deep into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Observe gorillas interact, feed, play, and groom
- Guided by expert trackers & conservation researchers
- Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts & photographers
- Scenic domestic flight from Entebbe to Kisoro
package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel.
Relax and prepare for the ultimate primate experience.
Accommodation (Bed & Breakfast):
- Budget: Papyrus Guest House
- Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel / The Boma Entebbe
- Luxury: Hotel Number 5
Day 2: Entebbe Kisoro – Bwindi Forest
- 06:00 — Transfer to airport
- 07:00 — Scenic flight to Kisoro
- Transfer to your lodge near Bwindi
Enjoy the lush forest, local culture, and mountain views.
Accommodation (Full Board):
- Budget: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range: Four Gorillas Lodge
- Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Habituation Experience
- 05:15 — Transfer to park headquarters
- Briefing & begin trek with expert trackers
- Follow gorilla trails (nests, dung, broken branches, tracks)
- Spend 4 extraordinary hours with a gorilla family
Watch the silverback lead, juveniles play, mothers care for infants — all at close range, unrushed and immersive.
Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2 (Full Board)
Day 4: Return to Entebbe — Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Kisoro
Flight back to Entebbe
Connect to international flight
- Included
- Accommodation (BB in Entebbe, FB in Bwindi)
- Return domestic flights (Entebbe – Kisoro – Entebbe)
- Professional safari guide & park rangers
- Private transfers as per itinerary
- Gorilla Habituation Permit
- Conservation & park fees
- Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Drinks & personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
