Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Explore the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda on an 4-day safari. Begin your travels on the beach of Lake Victoria in the City of Entebbe before we venture deep into the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to spend some time with a family of endangered mountain gorillas, a truly unforgettable experience when going to Uganda for gorilla safaris.


Our small group safaris offer you the opportunity to explore Uganda while enjoying the company of an intimate group of like-minded safari enthusiasts.


Itinerary

  • Day 1: Johannesburg / Entebbe Airport / Entebbe

    The package includes return economy airfare with Air Uganda from Johannesburg to Entebbe Airport (departing at 10h05, and arriving at 15h20). At Entebbe, you will be welcomed by our friendly safari team and transferred to your hotel. 

    Stay: 2 Friends Beach Hotel (Pool view room).

    Meals: Dinner & breakfast

  • Day 2: Entebbe / Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Intercamp Flight

    Transfer to Entebbe Airport where you will be met by our representative who will accompany you to the light aircraft for your flight to Bwindi. Meet and greet your safari guide on arrival for your transfer to the lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. 

    In the afternoon, visit the Batwa people. Known as the “Keepers of the forest” the enchanting Batwa pygmies of Bwindi are a hunter-gatherer tribe that has lived side-by-side with the wildlife of these parks for hundreds of years. 

    Stay: Haven Lodge (Standard room)

    Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast


  • Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - GORILLA TREKKING

    GORILLA TREKKING

    Early morning departure from the lodge to the trailhead at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for you to experience mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda. After a comprehensive briefing about the aspects of gorilla behavior, details about the gorilla family you’ll be trekking, and safety precautions, your adventure will start! Gorilla trekking can be strenuous, and a certain level of fitness is required. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is one of the most memorable wildlife encounters in Africa, if not the world. This is adequate time for photography and observing these great primates in their natural habitat. 

    Stay: Haven Lodge (standard room)

    Meals: Lunch, dinner & breakfast

  • Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park / Entebbe Airport / Johannesburg

    Enjoy the morning at leisure, before your transfer to the Kihihi airstrip (about 1 hour from the lodge) for your flight to Entebbe Airport for your onward flight home.

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We also offer this as a private safari or can send you a tailor-made quotation similar to the above itinerary - one designed specifically for you, around your taste, budget, interests and more.

  • Return economy airfare with Air Uganda from Johannesburg to Entebbe Airport
  • Including airport taxes
  • Airport transfers from Entebbe Airport to the hotel
  • 1-night - 2 Friends Beach Hotel 
  • Pool view room
  • Dinner & Breakfast  
  • Flight by light aircraft from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi airstrip (Bwindi)
  • 2 nights - Haven Lodge 
  • Standard room
  • Lunch, dinner & breakfast
  • Bwindi activities included:
  • X1 Gorilla trekking permit per person in the Bwindi National Park 
  • Visit the Batwa people
  • 4x4 stretched Land Cruiser safari vehicle (maximum 6 clients per vehicle)
  • Mini fridge you can use to stock with drinks (for your account)
  • Services of your professional and knowledgeable Uganda English-speaking driver guide. 
  • Comprehensive support from our operational office in Uganda for the duration of the safari 
  • Travel information pack.
  • Free postage of travel documents.

  • Visa fees for Uganda (SA passport requires a visa for Uganda – cost is US$50 – must obtain online before you travel)
  • Yellow Fever inoculation certificate or an exemption letter from your doctor – COMPULSORY!
  • Malaria – Uganda is a malaria area.
  • Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Meals and drinks not specified.  
  • Laundry services
  • Gratuities - our recommendations:
  • Driver/guide – suggested at US$10 per person per day. 
  • Chimpanzee & gorilla trekking – average of US$20.00 per person per trek
  • Hotel staff – at your discretion
  • Porters carrying suitcase/s – recommend US$1 per suitcase.
  • All expenses of personal nature.
  • All optional activities.

Dates & Prices

Dates:

SMALL GROUP DEPARTURE DATES:

This 04-Day Gorilla Trekking Group Safaris depart on the following set departure dates. 


20 - 23 July 2025

06 - 09 September 2025   

Rates:

RAND Rate (SA residents ONLY) USD Rate
On Request On Request

 

  • Exchange rate used (bank selling rate): R19.00 to US$1.00
  • Price quoted is valid for residents and citizens of SA & SADC member states.
  • All rates are subject to increases beyond our control, including fuel price, government taxes and exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Prices are based on 4 to 6 persons traveling per vehicle. If less than 4 people travel per vehicle there might be an increase in transfer costs which will be divided between the total people travelling in the vehicle.
  • Children trekking restrictions:  No children younger than fifteen years old.

National Parks

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The Virunga mountain range dominates the National Park, and the landscape is dotted with waterfalls and lakes. With high annual rainfall, the rainforest is deserving of its name – impenetrable. Bwindi Forest is most famous for being the home to half of the world’s population of endangered Mountain Gorillas. The experience of encountering such animals is said to be one of the most emotional wildlife adventures you will ever have. The biodiversity in the forest is impeccable as it provides a home for over 310 species of butterfly, 200 trees, 88 months, 120 species of mammals including 10 species of primates and 51 reptiles. The various primates that can be found in the forest in addition to the mountain gorillas include the red-tailed and blue monkey, L’Hoest’s, chimpanzee, black and white colobus, and baboons. The Bwindi Forest also has over 350 species of birds. The area is also home to the Batwa Pygmies, who are the oldest inhabitants of the Great Lakes region of Central Africa. These hunter-gatherers have a rich, broad culture and history that they are happy to share.