5 DAYS FLY-IN GORILLA ADVENTURE

Your tour at a glance:

Date Itinerary Accommodation Meals

Day 1 Entebbe- Kisoro Mount Gahinga lodge L,D

Day 2 Nyakagezi Mount Gahinga lodge B,L,D

Day 3 Kisoro – Buhoma Bwindi Lodge B, L, D

Day 4 Buhoma Bwindi Lodge B, L, D

Day 5 Buhoma – Entebbe B

Day 1: Entebbe – Kisoro.

Arrive Entebbe and check in for your 07.45 scheduled Aerolink flight to Kisoro Airstrip. Arrival Kisoro Airstrip

at 08.45 am you will be met by a representative from Mount Gahinga Lodge who will transfer you to the

Lodge, L,D

Nestled at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes, Mount Gahinga Lodge is a stunning luxury adventure

lodge hidden in the southern corner of Uganda. Its rustic charm is inspired by traditional design and

building techniques. Gahinga Lodge is the perfect base to go gorilla tracking, track the rare golden

monkey, climb a volcano, walk through local villages and most of all to share the culture of the Batwa

pygmies, the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rain forest.

The lodge with its beautiful living room, sun room and terrace has fantastic views of the volcanoes and the

Kisoro valley below.

The luxury bandas reflect the magic of the aesthetic traditions of the Bufimbira people, with their distinct

colours. Each Banda has an ensuite luxury shower room, fireplace and private porch.

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Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Nyakagezi.

Enter the forest at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home to more than half of the

world’s mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for

these endangered animals depending on where they built their nest the previous night. For conservation

purposes, time allowed with the Gorillas is 1 hour. Observe the gentle giants as they feed and play.

Overnight stay at Mount Gahinga Lodge. FB

Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with Ten Gorilla groups currently available daily for

tourists. Mubare group (5 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18

gorillas, 2 silverback) opened in July 1999, Rushegura group (20 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July

2002, while Nkuringo group (20 gorillas, 3 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Bitukura

group (14 members with Silverbacks) was opened up for tourism in 2008. Nshongi group was opened for

tourism in 2009 and is believed to be the largest Gorilla

family in the world with 25 gorilla members with 4

Silverbacks. Mishaya group with 9 members and 1

Silverback was opened up for Tourism in 2011, Oruzogo

group with 23 gorilla members with 2 silverbacks was

opened for tourism in June 2011 and Kahungye with 13

members including 3 silverbacks. The latest groups to be

opened for tourism include Busingye which was opened

at the beginning of the year 2013. You need to book for

your Gorilla Safari at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested

dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking

experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at

the gate commences at 7.45 am.

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What to bring:

Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often

wet.

Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds.

Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellent.

Carry a packed lunch.

For conservation reasons, visits to the gorillas are tightly controlled. The following rules apply and must be

strictly adhered to:

No one with a communicable disease (e.g. flu, diarrhea) is allowed to enter the park.

Stay together in a tight group while with the gorillas, don’t surround them.

Don’t get closer than 7 metres (21 feet) to the gorillas.

Don’t eat or smoke when with the gorillas or within a distance of 200 metres from the gorillas.

Turn away from the gorillas if you have to sneeze or cough. Cover your nose and mouth in the

process.

Burry all human feaces a minimum of one foot deep and ensure that the hole is properly covered.

Don’t leave litter. All litter must be carried out of the park and disposed off properly.

No person under 15 years is allowed to track gorillas.

Don’t spit on vegetation or soil when in the park; use your hankie or other garment.

Your group must not be more than 8 tourists and must all be over 15 years old.

Day 3: Kisoro – Buhoma.

At your leisure transfer to Nkuringo where you will find your guide for a walk to Buhoma via Ivy River Trail

across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, check in at Bwindi Lodge. FB

Overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge offers a truly unique Uganda jungle

safari experience. Separated by nothing more than an idyllic stream, the gorillas themselves are frequent

visitors to the finest lodge in Bwindi! The lodge boasts eight bandas facing the forest canopy, each with a

private terrace from which you can spot wildlife, including chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and monkeys

jumping from tree to tree mere metres away. Each room has en-suite bathrooms and the eco-luxury

comforts are all provided in eco-sensitive ways. A cosy fireside bar and lounge in the main building offers

the chance for you to relax while sharing stories of your gorilla tracking experience with other guests.

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Day 4: Gorilla Tracking.

Another day ton Experience Gorillas in another region, in the morning you will be driven to starting point

for a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for these endangered animals

depending on where they built their nest the previous night. For conservation purposes, time allowed with

the Gorillas is 1 hour. Observe the gentle giants as they feed and play. Overnight stay at Bwindi Lodge. FB

Day 5: Buhoma – Kihihi - Entebbe

Morning after breakfast transfer to Kihihi Airstrip to check in for your flight back to Entebbe departing 0945

arriving Entebbe International Airport at 1125 connect to your international flight out of Entebbe.

End of safari

We wish you an enjoyable experience

Package Includes:

Accommodation and meals as indicated

2 Gorilla Permits

Walk from Buhoma to Nkuringo

Transfers

Domestic flights

Day room at 2 friends hotel