Duration
4 Days
Destination
Uganda
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
The fastest possible way to see mountain gorillas without sacrificing comfort: for time-constrained travellers, or as an add-on to a Kenya or Rwanda trip already in progress. A scheduled charter flight cuts the 8-9 hour road transfer to Bwindi down to under 90 minutes, making gorilla trekking achievable in a long weekend.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Entebbe -- Overnight near Airport
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer to your hotel near the airport for the night. Briefing on the gorilla trek logistics and permit arrangements.
Day 2Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Early morning charter flight direct to Bwindi (approx. 75-90 mins), cutting a full day's road transfer down to under two hours. Arrive at your forest lodge for a late breakfast. Afternoon walk along the forest edge and briefing for tomorrow's gorilla trek.
Day 3Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Early morning briefing at the park gate, then enter the ancient Bwindi forest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek takes 2-6 hours depending on gorilla movement. Spend one extraordinary hour with a mountain gorilla family.
Day 4Fly back to Entebbe -- Departure
Morning flight from Kihihi airstrip back to Entebbe for international or onward connections. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Gorilla trekking permit ($700/person, subject to availability)
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Uganda visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities, extra excursions and upgrades not listed as included in your confirmed itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Entebbe & Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Uganda before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 2 and Day 4. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Trekking is planned on Day 3. Confirm the required permits before fixing your travel dates. Forest conditions and walking times vary; bring broken-in boots and rain protection, and tell us about any fitness or mobility concerns.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
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What Our Clients Say
Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor by travellers from across the world.
An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
read moreGot to see lots of animals and the experience was out of this world .
read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
read moreI booked my birthday trip to Diani with Saringi Tours, and it was an unforgettable experience for my friends and me. From start to finish, Saringi Tours impressed us with their professionalism and warmth.
read more8 days of fun and fantastic experiences. The whole trip was amazing. Mike was an excellent driver and guide with great knowledge of the area. Highly recommend Saringi Tours.
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