Uganda Suggested Itinerary - 4-day Fly-In Luxury Gorilla Safari at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge where you have amazing vistas, encounters with gorillas, and hiking opportunities.
Discover the Pearl of Africa by air! Enjoy a scenic flight over the lush green hills of Uganda and prepare yourself for an unforgettable meeting with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. With convenient departures from Entebbe International Airport and daily departures!
Your safari at a glance:
| Day | Destination / Activity | Accommodation | Meal plan |
| 1 | Arrival in Entebbe | No. 5 Boutique Hotel | B |
| 2 | Flight to Bwindi NP (Kisoro) | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | B-L-D |
| 3 | Gorilla tracking | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | B-L-D |
| 4 | Return flight to Entebbe | B |
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
DAY 1 Arrival
Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! Arrive at Entebbe Airport where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at No. 5 Boutique Hotel.
Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! Arrive at Entebbe Airport where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at No. 5 Boutique Hotel.
DAY 2 Entebbe – Bwindi Forest NP
After an early breakfast transfer to Entebbe International Airport for a domestic flight to Western Uganda. From Kisoro Airstrip you will be transferred by road to the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Check in at the lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to relax and prepare yourself for the next day. Or go for an optional (guided) forest walk for the first introduction to Uganda’s unique flora and fauna.
Dinner and overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. (B-L-D)
After an early breakfast transfer to Entebbe International Airport for a domestic flight to Western Uganda. From Kisoro Airstrip you will be transferred by road to the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Check in at the lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to relax and prepare yourself for the next day. Or go for an optional (guided) forest walk for the first introduction to Uganda’s unique flora and fauna.
Dinner and overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. (B-L-D)
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge Bwindi NP
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is beautifully located with stunning views of the Virunga range. The upmarket lodge comprises 8 x stone cottages. 6 cottages are double/twin and 2 cottages for perfect for families with two separate en-suite private bedrooms and a shared lounge area. Each room has its own twin basin en suite bathroom, with hot and cold water, as well as electric lights, plug points, and a cozy fireplace. The main building with reception, dining, shop and bar area also has six fireplaces to keep it a cozy area throughout the day. Views from the main balcony area stretch across to Rwanda and the Virungas as well as all the way across the border towards Goma in Congo.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is beautifully located with stunning views of the Virunga range. The upmarket lodge comprises 8 x stone cottages. 6 cottages are double/twin and 2 cottages for perfect for families with two separate en-suite private bedrooms and a shared lounge area. Each room has its own twin basin en suite bathroom, with hot and cold water, as well as electric lights, plug points, and a cozy fireplace. The main building with reception, dining, shop and bar area also has six fireplaces to keep it a cozy area throughout the day. Views from the main balcony area stretch across to Rwanda and the Virungas as well as all the way across the border towards Goma in Congo.Massage and beauty treatments, are also available, along with bird watching, guided forest walks, and delicious local delicacies fresh from the kitchen, while a private butler will ensure you have everything you need throughout your stay. It’s no wonder that this eco-lodge gem continues to win awards.
Your stay at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is inclusive of meals, beverages (except premium brands), and laundry service.
Your stay at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is inclusive of meals, beverages (except premium brands), and laundry service.
Of the over 800 mountain gorillas worldwide, Bwindi National Park is home to almost half of the gorilla population. There is no better place for observing these gentle giants from a close distance! Thanks to the wildlife conservation program, the number of gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest only has increased from 300 to 400 in recent years, which includes nine different families that are habituated for tourism purposes. Apart from the famous residents, the dense forest hosts 9 other primates. There are different trails in the park, including the Munyanga River Trail and Waterfall Trail, leading through the pristine rainforest to three sparkling waterfalls.
DAY 3 Gorilla Tracking
Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants!
Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 people; as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However, the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort!
Please remember to bring your passport for registration, appropriate, waterproof hiking boots, and a light raincoat. To protect from stinging nettles, we recommend long pants and long-sleeved tops. A pair of old gardening gloves can help grab onto the vegetation while most hotels/lodges provide a walking stick that comes in very handy especially when hiking downhill. A small waterproof backpack is an excellent idea to carry a light snack, bottled water as well as protection for your camera.
Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants!Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 people; as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However, the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort!
Please remember to bring your passport for registration, appropriate, waterproof hiking boots, and a light raincoat. To protect from stinging nettles, we recommend long pants and long-sleeved tops. A pair of old gardening gloves can help grab onto the vegetation while most hotels/lodges provide a walking stick that comes in very handy especially when hiking downhill. A small waterproof backpack is an excellent idea to carry a light snack, bottled water as well as protection for your camera.
Upon sighting the gorillas, you spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life; feeding, moving, playing, raising their young, and sometimes wrestling by the juveniles – it is a totally unique and unforgettable experience!
Dinner and overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. (B-L-D)
Dinner and overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. (B-L-D)
DAY 4 Bwindi NP – Entebbe – Departure
Today we will depart the impenetrable forest of Bwindi and head back to Entebbe with the morning flight. Once at Entebbe International Airport connect to your international flight. (B)
Today we will depart the impenetrable forest of Bwindi and head back to Entebbe with the morning flight. Once at Entebbe International Airport connect to your international flight. (B)
Travel tip: Combine your gorilla safari with the vast savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park or the beautiful scenery at Lake Mburo National Park. Or just spend a day extra in the impenetrable forest!
| 2023 Tour price in US Dollars / per person | 1st January to 28th February, 28th May to 26th June, 1st - 31st October & 27th November to 31st December |
1st March to 27th May, & 1st to 26th November |
27th June to 30th September |
| When 1 person traveling | US$5415 | US$4550 | US$5715 |
| When 2 people traveling | US$3975 | US$3300 | US$4225 |
| When 3 people traveling | US$3825 | US$3145 | US$4065 |
| When 4 people traveling | US$3715 | US$3035 | US$3745 |
| When 5 people traveling | US$3645 | US$2975 | US$3855 |
| When 6 people traveling | US$3605 | US$2920 | US$3855 |
| Single supplement (with others) | US$1375 | US$1125 | US$1475 |
2023 Gorilla permit
All year: US $ 700
All year: US $ 700
Included in the price:
Transfers
Domestic scheduled flights with airport fees and taxes
Transport in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
Transportation in Bwindi is on a shared basis with vehicles provided by the lodge/camp
Meals and accommodation as specified
All park fees and government taxes
Activities as indicated
Transfers
Domestic scheduled flights with airport fees and taxes
Transport in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
Transportation in Bwindi is on a shared basis with vehicles provided by the lodge/camp
Meals and accommodation as specified
All park fees and government taxes
Activities as indicated
Exclusions in 2023:
Gorilla Permits (which are indicated separately above)
Visas and international flights
Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, and porterage
Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
Telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature unless indicated
Any other item(s) not in the inclusion list above
Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, and porterage
Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
Telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature unless indicated
Any other item(s) not in the inclusion list above
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