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What to know
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination: Bwindi Uganda
Start: Entebbe or Kampala
End: Entebbe or Kampala
Transport: Private Vehicle
Gorilla Permit: Included
Best Time: Year-Round
Highlights
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Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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Spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family
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Experience one of Africa's oldest rainforests
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Travel with your own private guide
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Enjoy scenic views of rural Uganda
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Stop at the Uganda Equator
From US$1,650 Per Person
Based on 4 travellers sharing value-comfort accommodation.
Overview
There are few wildlife encounters that stay with you long after the journey ends. Meeting mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is one of them.
Travel to Uganda's ancient rainforest, trek through mist-covered hills with experienced rangers, and spend an unforgettable hour observing a family of endangered mountain gorillas as they go about their daily lives.
Designed for travellers with limited time, this private safari combines one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences with the flexibility and personal attention that define every Makune Journey.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Journey to Bwindi Forest
Your guide will meet you in Entebbe or Kampala before beginning the journey to southwestern Uganda.
As you travel through Uganda's countryside, you'll pass local villages, tea plantations, rolling hills, and scenic landscapes that offer a glimpse into everyday life.
Stop at the Equator for photographs and continue towards Bwindi Forest.
Travel Time
Approximately 8–9 hours
Overnight: Broadbill Forest Camp or similar
Day 2 Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today is the highlight of your journey.
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
You'll then enter Bwindi Forest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families.
The trek may take anywhere from one to several hours depending on the gorillas' location.
Once located, you'll spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural environment.
Watch young gorillas play, mothers care for their infants, and silverbacks quietly monitor their family group.
Overnight
Broadbill Forest Camp or similar
Day 3 Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe.
Enjoy lunch along the way and arrive in the evening.
Airport transfers can be arranged for late evening departures.
End of Journey
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