Gorilla Express

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport and after customs procedures, a representative from the agency will be waiting to direct us to the hotel transfer (approximately 15 minutes). In case of morning arrivals, the room may not be available until the afternoon. The rest of the day is free to relax and/or engage in optional activities (at an additional cost), including visiting the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary or taking a cruise on Lake Victoria. Entebbe is a small and peaceful city located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is easy to explore. You can visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, where you can see and learn about the country's native wildlife; local markets to buy clothes and crafts; curiosity shops for souvenirs, and the botanical gardens of Lake Victoria, where you can stroll among beautiful trees, watch monkeys moving through the treetops, and spot many native bird species. Dinner is on your own and accommodation is provided.

After breakfast, depart for Entebbe Airport for the local flight to Kihihi. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. From Kihihi, we will reach the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi with a transfer of approximately 2 hours, which will allow us to admire beautiful mountain landscapes and local villages. Bwindi National Park is the most diverse forest in Uganda. The area, one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa, is home to more than 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees. The park contains nearly half of the world's population of endangered mountain gorillas, making Bwindi a place of great conservation value. After lunch, free time in the afternoon, with the possibility of engaging in optional activities (at an additional cost), such as a jungle walk or a cultural visit. Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

Day dedicated to exploring the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi and its surroundings. The gorilla tracking trek will take place on day 3 or 4, depending on the permit. It is possible to do the trekking twice (in this case, both permits must be purchased in advance). Few words can describe the excitement of today's experience. Coming face-to-face with mountain gorillas is a rare wildlife encounter that is fascinating, exhilarating, and thrilling. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your group on a morning hike through the dense tropical forest on the steep mountain slopes. On the day when trekking is not scheduled, it is possible to engage in additional activities (at an additional cost), such as a jungle walk or a visit to a Batwa (pygmy) community. Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

Day dedicated to exploring the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi and its surroundings. The gorilla tracking trek will be conducted on either day 3 or 4, depending on the permit. It is possible to do the trekking twice (in this case, both permits must be purchased in advance). On the day when trekking is not scheduled, additional activities (at an additional cost) such as a walk in the jungle or a visit to a Batwa (pygmy) community can be arranged. Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

After breakfast, depart from Bwindi heading to Ishasha, in the southern region of Queen Elizabeth National Park (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours), with a stop, if time permits, to visit a local community, where we will learn about their customs and culture. In the afternoon, a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, in search of wildlife. Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife, and history. In the southern part of the park, the remote Ishasha sector is home to tree-climbing lions who spend long, lazy days resting in the trees. Hippos, elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, and various bird species are some of the other animals that can be observed in the park. Dinner and accommodation at the camp.

Breakfast at the camp. Departure to Kihihi to catch the small plane back to Entebbe (1h30 flight), in time for the international flight.