Two treks. A deeper experience.
Combine a standard gorilla trek with a habituation experience in Bwindi. A five-day journey for travelers who want to spend more of their safari exploring the forest and its gorillas.
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See the forest from two perspectives.
This journey brings together a visit to a habituated gorilla family and an introduction to the habituation process. We will discuss the differences between the experiences and plan the permits and trekking arrangements with you.
Two forest experiences
A standard trek and habituation.
Gorilla behavior
An opportunity to learn more.
Lake Mutanda
A guided canoe excursion.
Fly-in journey
Flights coordinated with your stays.
5 days.
Your journey.
A simple outline of how the journey unfolds. We will shape the timing, stays and finer details around you.
Arrive in Entebbe
Meet your guide and transfer to your guesthouse for a relaxing evening before your forest adventure.
Fly toward Bwindi and visit Lake Mutanda
Fly south and continue with your guide toward your lodge. Enjoy a guided canoe trip on Lake Mutanda along the way.
Your standard gorilla trek
Join your ranger and fellow trekkers for a visit to a habituated gorilla family. AFTERWARD, enjoy sundowners at the “Top of the World” viewpoint.
The habituation experience
Return to the forest for a gorilla habituation experience. Learn about the process with the team accompanying you; the pace and encounters depend on the gorillas’ movements.
Return to Entebbe
Transfer for your morning flight to Entebbe and continue with your onward plans.
The outline is just
the beginning.
Choose comfortable, characterful accommodation, something exceptional, or a mix of both. Add another night, slow the pace or combine this journey with a longer safari.
We will confirm the permits, activities and travel timings as we prepare your personalized proposal. Your detailed itinerary and lodge information will follow in Safari Portal.
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Tell us when you would like to travel and what matters most to you. We will take it from there.
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