Uganda Gorilla Trek

Uganda is one of Africa's prettiest countries. It is no wonder Winston Churchill has named this beautiful nation "the pearl of Africa" with its thick misty forests, snow-covered hills, glassy rivers, and wide-ranging savannas.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - a 124-square-mile UNESCO site home to approximately 350 mountain gorillas (half of the world's remaining population), non-habituated chimpanzees, more than 100 other species of mammals, 346 species of birds, and 163 species of trees.

Uganda Gorilla Trek Itinerary

Morning Transfer from Entebbe to Kihihi. Arrival at Kihihi Airstrip and transfer to Silverback Lodge. You will be met by the lodge driver guide on arrival at Kihihi Airstrip and take 45-minute transfer to Silverback Lodge. Arrival at Silverback Lodge with lunch and afternoon Batwa Pygmy Trail Walk USD 70.00 per person. Evening at leisure and overnight at Silverback Lodge. (B, L, D)
Early morning departure to Gorilla Trekking Point Ruhija which takes about 90 minutes. Depart for Gorilla Trekking Point 0700 hrs with packed lunch from Silverback Lodge Porter to assist in carrying backpack & other items (if required payable USD 20.00 direct) There is an early morning entry into the gorilla sanctuary. Transfer to Gorilla Trekking point. The rainforest is spectacular, heavily vegetated and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for trekkers. This is a full day adventure. Return to Silverback Lodge and overnight. (B, PL, D)
After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Arrival in Entebbe by 12 noon. (B)

Activities

Pygmy Trail Walk
Gorilla Trek

Possible Extensions

Batwa Village Walk

What’s Included

Return flight Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip
Return Airstrip transfers
Return transfer Ruhija Trekking point
2-night All-inclusive accommodation at the Lodge
Gorilla Trekking Permit

Things to Carry

A small, lightweight, frameless, waterproof back/day pack.
Light, waterproof hiking or walking boots or shoes with treadled soles & thick, high socks.
High speed film 400ASA minimum, 800ASA recommended (no flash photos allowed), fast film & binoculars.
Long pants (jeans/khakis) and a long-sleeved shirt.
Leather or heavy canvas gloves to grip vegetation (gardening gloves advised).
Waterproof rain pants, a rain suit or poncho with hood.
Moisture wicking undergarments, lightweight wool socks, long-sleeved shirt.
A waterproof, squash-able hat.
Sunscreen, a sun hat, a breathable lightweight rain poncho or parka with a rain hat.

Testimonials

Thanks for your support in arranging booking to Ol Pajeta on such a short notice. It was a pleasant stay rather I will say one of the best so far in Kenya and my family can remember it for entire lifetime. We didn’t face any issues during our stay. I would like to share my experience of Ol Pajeta with this post.... Serena tented camps are placed very well inside the conservancy. We reached Ol Pajeta at 1:00 pm and on the first day while having lunch we spotted African Bull Elephants (a herd of 15) just 10 feets away from the dining hall near the watering hole. Imagine taking a selfie with African Bull Elephant, I did.. Weather was awesome, clear sky, the temperature here in day rises a bit due to the altitude (6800+ ft from sea level) as compare to Nairobi. We did 3 game safaris and in all of them we spotted Big 4 (only leopard was missing). Just after finishing our dinner, while waiting for our guide to take us to Night game drive we spotted 2 White rhinos near the water hole, close to dining hall. The one white rhino was huge with very big front horn (really big almost 25 to 30 inch) and second rhino was much smaller (might be male and female). What else you want, no need to go for game drive in OL Pajeta animals comes near to your tents and pays back your money worth. Our night game drive started from 9-11 pm and we were the only one in the forest, Just after 10 min we started our game drive a big male bull elephant which was hiding behind the trees came close to our car and threatened us to go away….was a scary event.

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