Duration
3-Day
Accra, Uganda
An intense, short safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, focusing on a single, unforgettable hour with mountain gorillas, plus travel and cultural experiences like Batwa walks. It involves long drives(or quick flights) from Kampala/Entebbe, a trek through lush rain forests and usually includes local community visits. Expect steep, muddy trails, requiring good boots and rain gear.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Mahogany Springs Lodge - Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 18 people per group.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Day 1-2
Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
First, you are picked up from the hotel in Entebbe or Kampala at exactly 6:30 am after your breakfast, The trip starts with southwestwards while viewing the local livelihoods of the communities in the central region of Uganda. Then connect to Mbarara for lunch at Igongo Cultural Center. After lunch, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, continue with the views of the magnificent scenery and the rolling hills of kigezi and finally Kanungu district connecting to Buhoma, which is part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arriving in Bwindi at around 5:30 pm for check in at your reserved lodge. Dinner and Overnight. Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Wake up very early in the morning, at 6:00 am, for breakfast, and then proceed to the Visitors' Information Center(VIC) to be briefed about the safety guidelines and precautions and to be allocated guides/groups for tracking gorillas. Setting off is at exactly 8:00 am, the ranger guides make sure everyone has packed lunch, enough drinking water, comfortable/safe shoes, face masks(to be used during one hour with the gorillas), porter(if needed) to help you carry your backpack. Observing and photographing the gentle giants (Mountain Gorillas) is so breathtaking! You're literally looking at creatures so human in every form! Be prepared as Trekking of the mountain gorillas may take 6 hrs to a full day, depending on where your gorilla family group may be. After trekking gorillas, return to the lodge and have a relaxed evening or walk to the Batwa families on the outskirts of the forest. Have dinner and overnight at the lodge. Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Have breakfast and thereafter embark on the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Not only will you have the first stopover for lunch at Igongo Cultural Center. But also the second stop at the Equator for souvenirs and to view a few facts about equator. You will then proceed to Kampala or drop off at the airport for the return flight back home and that will be the end of the tour. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Herping And Wildlife Safaris (U) Ltd, is a fully registered local tour operator. A DMC registered by Uganda registrar of companies, fully registered with Association of Uganda Tour Operators and entirely licensed by Uganda Tourism Board. We are a unique DMC that offers both herpetological expeditions/ Snake tours. We combine both Herping and wildlife safaris basing on your requests. We can also customize an itinerary for only Herping expeditions or Wildlife Safari/ Cultural experiences
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Uganda Wildlife Authority & Uganda Tourism Board
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5We had a wonderful time in Uganda with this company. The driver took us to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where we got a walking safari to see the rhinos. We would have loved to stay longer there. The drive continued to Murchison Falls NP where we stayed for 5 days. This was the time of our lives. Starting from morning drives with hundreds of animals, over walking tours to spot wildlife, to an amazing boat tour to the falls, everything was perfect! Our driver was very knowledgable and also shared a lot about his country what we appreciated a lot. We enjoyed the time spent together very much.
Sybille · Germany
This tour outfit exceeded expectations and provided a great and unique experience relative to the standard "game drive only" safari. We did a 9 day safari that was incredibly varied in scope to meet the interests of everyone in the party. Alphar was responsive, friendly and quick to accommodate our requests to put together a truly bespoke and unforgettable experience. Our guides, Izzy (reptiles) and Gerald (mammals) were fantastically skilled spotters. They were also warm and friendly and not only provided loads of information on the animals we were encountering, but also gave a great picture of the life, culture and history of Uganda. They completely enriched the experience and helped make long drives feel short. If you're planning to visit Uganda to herp, this is also THE outfit to choose. Look at most Uganda reptile videos on YouTube or photos from professional photographers and chances are Herping and Wildlife Safaris organized the trip. With a pretty restricted amount of time committed to herping, we managed to find a good number of our target species (and I will most certainly be going back to find the rest). All of the lodges we stayed in were clean and comfortable and I don't think I had a bad meal, but the standouts were definitely: - Ruboni Community Camp in Rwenzori (the coolest location ever) - Aardvark Safari Lodge in QENP (incredible food, lodge, service, rooms, everything... bonus elephant walking through the property) - Ride for a Woman in Bwindi (amazing story and cause and the staff were welcoming and friendly. I really loved this place) If you're a wildlife photographer (or landscape), this could be one of your most diverse and productive trips. It certainly was for me: https://www.simonmillerphotography.com/uganda25
Simon · Canada
We had an awesome time with Alphar and Herping and Wildlife Safaris! Mambas, vipers, and incredible people. Additionally, even though we self-drove the remaining part of our trip, Alphar helped us with permitting, planning and any questions while we were on the road. We feel incredibly fortunate, not just for the herping success, but for the opportunity to meet such a fantastic and passionate conservationist!
Stephen · United States
I had a great 3 days herping with Alphar’s team of guides. Isborne was my lead guide and he was very likeable and took care of everything. I found almost my entire wish list of species in 3 days and can highly recommend using them for your herping trips.
Ross · Australia
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Mahogany Springs Lodge - Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences. Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Herping and Wildlife Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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