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5 Days Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari

An intimate encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi, with scenic Lake Bunyonyi and Batwa cultural experiences

Top Rated 5 Days / 4 Nights 2 National Parks 4.9 Rating

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Your Itinerary

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Arrive Entebbe

Airport pickup & overnight.

Welcome to Uganda. Transfer to hotel. Evening briefing and dinner.

Hotel in Entebbe

Entebbe — Bwindi Forest

Full day scenic drive to Bwindi.

Drive through the Kigezi Highlands — the "Switzerland of Africa" — stunning terraced hillsides, lakes and valleys.

Lodge near Bwindi

Bwindi — Gorilla Trekking

The main event — gorilla trekking!

Morning briefing then trek into the forest. 2–6 hours through dense vegetation. One magical hour with a gorilla family.

Lodge near Bwindi

Bwindi — Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, canoe ride.

Optional Batwa cultural trail, then drive to Lake Bunyonyi — one of Africa's deepest lakes. Afternoon canoe ride.

Lodge at Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi — Entebbe

Return to Entebbe for departure.

After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe for your departure flight. Optional equator stop.

Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect safari

Included in Your Safari

Airport transfers & all ground transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
Mountain gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
Chimpanzee tracking permit (Kibale)
All national park entrance fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Full-board accommodation (9 nights)
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Murchison Falls boat cruise
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
Bottled drinking water during drives

Not Included

International flights
Uganda tourist visa ($50)
Travel insurance
Tips & gratuities for guides and porters
Personal expenses & laundry
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities not mentioned

Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“We did the 12-day Uganda + Rwanda safari. Gorillas, chimps, Big Five — all in one trip. The multi-country planning was seamless. Best investment in memories we ever made.”

Klaus & Gabriela M.

Munich, Germany

“The gorilla trekking was the most incredible experience of my life. Our guide knew every trail, every animal, every bird call. Nature Nest made everything seamless from start to finish.”

Sarah M.

London, United Kingdom

“From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi, every day was a new adventure. The tree-climbing lions, the boat safari on Kazinga Channel — absolutely unforgettable. Already planning our return trip!”

James & Patricia D.

Toronto, Canada

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