A three-day fly-in Uganda safari focused on gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with a rare cultural exchange in Batwa communities.
Overview
For travelers who want the intimacy of a gorilla trek without spending a full day on Uganda’s winding highways, this journey offers the most direct route into Bwindi’s green labyrinth.
Instead of nine hours in a car, you lift off from Entebbe and watch the country unfold beneath you — crater lakes flashing in the sun, volcanic ridges sharp against the horizon — before touching down in the remote southwest.
The heart of the trip is a full day with Bwindi’s mountain gorillas, led by expert trackers who know the forest’s every shift and whisper.
It’s not simply about reaching the gorillas; it’s the hours of following their paths through vines and mossy slopes, the anticipation that builds with every snapped twig.
Your time here is paired with a respectful, guided encounter with the Batwa, one of the forest’s oldest communities, who share stories and traditions rooted in centuries of living among these same trees.
Highlights
- Fly from Entebbe over Uganda’s volcanic highlands and crater-dotted landscapes.
- Trek through Bwindi’s dense rainforest to meet a habituated gorilla family.
- Learn forest traditions and stories in a Batwa-led cultural experience.
- Stay in handpicked lodges, from characterful mid-range retreats to secluded luxury hideaways.
- Travel with experienced guides who manage every detail from airstrip to lodge.
