Day 1 – Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari begins with a domestic flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip in southwestern Uganda. The flight offers stunning views of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the source of the White Nile. As you continue flying, you will see the beautiful hills, forests, and landscapes that make Uganda known as the Pearl of Africa.

When you arrive at Kihihi Airstrip, a company representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you by road to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive allows you to enjoy the green countryside and local villages along the way.

After check-in at Mahogany Springs Lodge, you can relax and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge in a calm and natural environment.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Day 2 – Gorilla Trekking Adventure

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing. During the briefing, park rangers will explain the trekking rules, safety guidelines, and what to expect during the experience.

You will then enter the dense Bwindi forest with an experienced ranger guide to begin tracking a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take a few hours depending on where the gorillas moved the previous night. The walk may involve hiking through thick vegetation, muddy paths, and steep slopes, but the experience is very rewarding.

Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them. You will see them feeding, playing, resting, and caring for their young. Watching these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a powerful and emotional experience.

After the one-hour visit, you will trek back to the starting point where you will receive a certificate to confirm your participation in gorilla trekking. You will then return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Day 3 – Fly Back to Entebbe

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred back to Kihihi Airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to Entebbe. Enjoy the scenic views once again as you fly over the beautiful landscapes of Uganda.

Upon arrival in Entebbe, this will mark the end of your 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari.