7 Days Uganda Classic Gorilla Safari

This is one of the best gorilla safaris in Africa. Track the mountain gorillas twice within different
habituated gorilla groups in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will track the gorillas in both the Northern
and Southern Sector of the park. After the treks enjoy the Batwa Experience, one of the most exciting
activities to interact with the locals.

Day 1: Arrival and transfer

On arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be met and warmly received by our driver guide who
will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay
Luxury: Serena Lake Victoria Hotel
Mid-range: Boma guesthouse/Golden Tulip Canaan Hotel
Budget: Papyrus guesthouse

Day 2: Kampala – Bwindi National Park (South)
We will pick you from your hotel at 7:30am. We will then leave Kampala for Bwindi National Park. With
a stop-over at the Equator where you will perform a simple experiment to experience a tropical balance,
have a look at the traditional drums and crafts being made, and thereafter proceed to Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest famously known for the rare Mountain Gorillas. Primate and bird life in this forest
is quite superb, and there is an incredible variety of flora. Bwindi is nicknamed: ‘Bird watchers haven”! It
has a recorded 348 species of birds and supports 24 of 26 Albertine Rift Endemics that occur in Uganda,
of which you might have a chance to encounter some as well as other primate species.
Chameleon Hill lodge
Gorilla mist Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla tracking (Southern Bwindi)
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to the gorilla tracking information office for a pre-gorilla
tracking briefing by the park warden and rangers at 8am. After briefing, the rangers will then lead you
into the forest to track these gentle giants (Mountain gorillas). The thrill of spending time observing the
gorillas as they interact with each other is a pleasing and unforgettable one. However, you are only
allowed an hour and a half witnessing the interaction of these close relatives of the human race. We will
give you the packed lunch for; the time spent tracking the gorillas would not be known to you but varies
from 4 to 8 hours. Time permitting; you may go for a late afternoon community walk to see the local
people’s way of life, their traditions and cultures.
Chameleon Hill lodge
Gorilla mist Lodge

Day 4: Bwindi (Southern Bwindi) – Bwindi (Northern Bwindi)
After breakfast, you will cross through the forest from the southern sector to the area more developed
for tourism purposes in the northern sector of Bwindi famously known as the buhoma sector. You will
get to the lodge in time for lunch and can choose between a local community visit and relaxing at the
lodge.
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs
Mid-range: Silverback Lodge/Engagi Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Bandas/Bwindi View Bandas

Day 5: Gorilla tracking (Northern Bwindi)
Having taken your breakfast, you will be drive to the gorilla tracking information office for a pre-gorilla
tracking briefing by the park warden and rangers at 8am. After briefing, the rangers will then lead you
into the forest to track these gentle giants (Mountain gorillas). The thrill of spending time observing the gorillas as they interact with each other is a pleasing and unforgettable one, you are allowed an hour
and a half witnessing the interaction of these close relatives of ours. You are advised to carry with you a
packed lunch for, the time spent tracking the gorillas would not be known to you but varies from 3 to 8
hours. Time permitting; you may go for a late afternoon community walk to see the local people’s way
of life and cultures.
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs
Mid-range: Silverback Lodge/Engagi Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Bandas/Bwindi View Bandas

Day 6: Batwa Cultural Experience (Northern Bwindi)
This is one of the most exciting activities in this park as it involves visiting the Batwa pygmies, (an
indigenous people), who have been living in Bwindi impenetrable forest since time immemorial. They
were known as “The Keepers of the Forest” and survived by hunting, gathering plants and fruits in the
forest. They lived in harmony with the forest and its creatures, including the mountain gorillas. They
constructed huts out of leaves and branches for shelter, and like gorillas, they moved frequently in
search for fresh supplies of food. You will be taken through the lifestyle of these people as well as
opportunities for storytelling.
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs
Mid-range: Silverback Lodge/Engagi Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Bandas/Bwindi View Bandas

Day 7: Bwindi- Kampala
After your breakfast, we will drive back to Kampala where the tour ends.