Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Experience Level: Moderate
Best Time to Visit: June–August & December–February
Trip Highlights
🦍 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Spend an unforgettable hour with a wild mountain gorilla family in Africa’s oldest rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🎭 Batwa Cultural Encounter – Meet the indigenous Batwa pygmies, learn their ancient forest survival skills, and enjoy traditional dances and storytelling.
🌄 Scenic Highlands Drive – Journey through Uganda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, and mist-covered landscapes en route to Bwindi.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Bwindi
- Morning pickup from Entebbe/Kampala (or Kigali, Rwanda).
- Scenic drive through Kabale with stopovers at the Equator and Igongo Cultural Village (lunch).
- Arrive at your luxury lodge near Bwindi in the evening.
- Dinner & overnight with sounds of the forest.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Experience
- Early breakfast, briefing at the park headquarters.
- 4–8 hour trek (depending on gorilla location) with expert guides.
- 1 magical hour observing gorillas—photograph, observe, and marvel!
- Return to the lodge for lunch.
- Afternoon Batwa cultural tour – Walk with the “Keepers of the Forest” and learn their traditions.
- Relax at the lodge or explore nearby villages.
Day 3: Departure
- Breakfast, then return journey to Kampala/Entebbe (or Kigali).
- Optional stop at Lake Bunyonyi (Africa’s 2nd deepest lake) for canoeing.
- Drop-off at airport/hotel.
Package Inclusions
✔ Gorilla trekking permit ($700 value)
✔ Accommodation (2 nights in a luxury eco-lodge)
✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Guided Batwa cultural experience
✔ Park fees & ranger guides
✔ Ground transport (4×4 safari vehicle)
✔ Bottled water in the vehicle
Excludes:
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g., Lake Bunyonyi canoeing)
Why Choose This Tour?
✅ Bucket-list gorilla encounter – Fewer than 1,000 mountain gorillas remain in the wild.
✅ Authentic cultural immersion – The Batwa are among Africa’s oldest forest-dwelling tribes.
✅ Small-group experience – Max 8 trekkers per gorilla group for minimal impact.