Gorillas in Bwindi in two days: fly from Entebbe, trek the next morning, and fly back.
If you have only two days, this is the way to meet the gorillas. A morning flight from Entebbe to Kihihi puts you at the lodge by lunchtime, you trek the next morning, and a flight brings you back to Entebbe.
It is a fast trip with one night in the forest, so your whole time goes on the gorillas and not on the road.
Uganda
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Minimum age 15
Gorilla permits are only issued to visitors aged 15 and over.
Pace and fitness
Active, fitness: active.
Take the morning flight from Entebbe to Kihihi and drive to Bwindi Lodge, arriving for lunch. The afternoon is for the terrace and a short walk at the edge of the forest, with an early dinner before your trek.
Overnight
Bwindi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight bandas facing the forest in Buhoma, a short walk from the gorilla trek briefing point.
After an early breakfast, walk to the briefing and set off with your trackers to find your gorilla family. You spend an hour with them, then return to the lodge for lunch and the drive to Kihihi airstrip for the flight to Entebbe.
Bwindi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight bandas facing the forest in Buhoma, a short walk from the gorilla trek briefing point.
Lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$3,630 | US$3,080 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$3,190 | US$2,700 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. Gorilla permits are included at the current government rate and are subject to availability. The return flight time is arranged around your trek.
Best time for this trip Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb
For gorilla and chimp treks, bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers you can tuck into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket and gardening gloves for grabbing vines. Porters are available at the trailhead and we recommend hiring one: it helps your trek and supports the local community.
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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