8 Day Uganda Private Gorilla Safari

Once you arrive at Entebbe Airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your guest house.

Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and is located on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government. From here, you can explore the surrounding area from the comfort of this charming town, which features tree-lined streets. Visit the stunning Botanical Gardens or wander through the fields and forests of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for orphaned chimpanzees, to spend days on beautiful beaches along Lake Victoria’s shores.

Lake Mburo is our destination for the day, so we have an early start. We will stop for lunch along the way at the equator.  Our lodge tonight is situated on top of a rock formation. You can hike to a viewpoint in the evening, go on a game drive outside the park, or just sit back and enjoy the view.

Continuing westward through Uganda’s tea plantations, forests, and farmlands, we’ll continue until we reach our lodge for the night. Lunch will be served at your lodge when you arrive. You can spend the afternoon observing local communities by walking or biking around the lake or enjoy an optional paddle boat trip on the lake. In addition to enjoying the stunning views of the lake from the lodge grounds, you can also relax on the lawn.

Start your day with an invigorating early morning canoe trip on Lake Mulehe, followed by a scenic drive through and around Bwindi Forest to the Buhoma area. Upon arrival, check in to the Sahaya Rafiki Guesthouse, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving mountain gorillas and supporting the local Batwa community. In the late afternoon, embark on a guided walk to meet the Batwa people. Learn about their rich cultural traditions, gain insight into their way of life, and understand the challenges they face in today’s world.

The day has finally arrived!  A briefing from your ranger will prepare you for your trek in search of the gorilla group that has already been booked for you. There is no set length for the walk, but it usually takes between 30 minutes and 4 hours. If you’re lucky, you’ll come across the majestic beasts at the end of all the hard work, steep terrain, lush vegetation, and wet weather! As you follow them through the forest, you will observe their day-to-day activities at close quarters for one hour.  You will remember the memories forever.

The trek will be followed by a drive down to the plains of Ishasha, where we will reach your lodge in the evening after the trek is over.

We will take a morning game drive before traveling to the Kasenyi area of the park through the conservation area. Your boat trip will take place in the Kazinga channel. After the boat cruise, we continue our travel with a packed lunch. A game drive can be taken in the evening once we get back to our lodge.

Today we have a bit of a distance to cover to Entebbe on some very scenic roads. We will make a stop en-route for lunch. We should reach Entebbe in the early afternoon.

Your tour comes to an end today after breakfast. Should you wish to continue travelling further or visit Kenya, then please speak to your consultant.