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Nature walks, cultural dances & songs, and gorilla encounters are some of the highlights of this trip. You will fly from Entebbe to Kisoro and explore the habitats of primates for an educational and thrilling adventure. Stay at comfortable accommodations while you become one with nature. This Gorilla Habituation and Culture Safari is your ultimate Ugandan getaway.
Included and Excluded
- Gorilla Permit
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Highlights of the Tour
- Gorilla habituation trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – observe gorillas up close for extended periods.
- Cultural immersion with local Batwa communities.
- Scenic drives through Uganda or Rwanda’s lush landscapes.
- Opportunities for forest walks, birdwatching, and wildlife encounters.
Itinerary
On your arrival, you will be met by a member of our team who will receive you and transfer you to your hotel.
Check-in for your flight to Kisoro. Upon arrival, you will be transferred by road to your lodge, and you may decide to stay back and enjoy the lodge at leisure or opt for some optional activities around the lodge as below: The Batwa pygmy cultural trail, Community / Nature walk: You will get to know all the cultural details of the short men of the forest ranging from hunting, cultural dances & songs, herbal medicine knowledge, dressing to family setting and lineage. It is a very interesting activity as you will have a chance to exchange cultural experience with the local people of the forest.
After an early breakfast, head to park gate for briefing at exactly 8:00 am. Gorilla habituation is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. Join the great team of rangers and researchers in the process of creating yet another family of the most unique apes (Gorillas). It is a very big opportunity to learn about the secret life of the great apes. Get to know how they are tamed to be man-friendly and by the end of this most captivating activity (Gorilla habituation), you will be recognized as part of the team in the efforts to create a friendly relationship between man and the world’s most elusive giant apes.
In the morning after your breakfast, depending on your flight schedule you will spend a leisurely morning & later be transferred to the airstrip (Kisoro) for your domestic departure flight back to Entebbe. Depending on your outbound flight schedule, you may spend a night in Entebbe.
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Frequently Asked & Question
Gorilla trekking allows visitors to spend one hour with a fully habituated gorilla family, while gorilla habituation offers up to four hours with a semi-habituated group, making it a more immersive and educational experience.
The activity can be moderately to highly demanding, depending on the gorillas’ location. Trails may require hiking through dense vegetation and steep terrain, but rangers guide you throughout, and porters are available for support.
Essential items include sturdy hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts, waterproof clothing, insect repellent, gloves for gripping vegetation, a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.
Yes. The experience is guided by professional rangers and researchers who understand gorilla behavior deeply. Safety briefings are provided before the trek to ensure responsible and secure interactions.
Absolutely. Many visitors choose to extend their trip with safaris in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, or chimpanzee tracking in Kibale. Extensions can be arranged based on your preferences.
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