Private • Uganda
5 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Double trekking permits, two sectors, one forest that changes everything
Overview
About this journey
- Region
- Southwestern Uganda
- Duration
- 5 days
- Departures
- All year round
- Party size
- Up to 6
Safari Overview
Experience the adventure of a lifetime on this exclusive 5 Days Luxury Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda. This extraordinary safari takes you to the world-famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world's remaining Mountain Gorillas. Unlike a standard gorilla trek, this unique safari gives you the rare opportunity to trek gorillas on two separate days, allowing you to visit different gorilla families and enjoy a deeper understanding of their behavior, social structure, and daily activities. The safari combines luxury accommodation, scenic domestic flights, authentic cultural encounters, breathtaking rainforest landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife experiences, making it one of the best gorilla trekking safaris in Africa.
Safari Highlights
Two Gorilla Trekking Experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Domestic Flights Between Entebbe and Bwindi, Luxury Safari Accommodation, Cultural and Community Walk Experience, Scenic Views of Uganda's Rainforests and Highlands, Professional Safari Guide Services, Gorilla Trekking Certificates, Photography and Wildlife Viewing Opportunities, Personalized Luxury Safari Experience.
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Highlights
What you'll experience
Rushaga Sector Trek
On day two you track a habituated family in Bwindi's southern Rushaga sector, where silverbacks have been known to rest in the open and juveniles roll through the undergrowth within arm's reach of the trail.
Buhoma Sector Trek
Day four brings the northern side of Bwindi — steeper ridges, older trees, and the Mubare group, one of the first gorilla families ever habituated for tourism in Uganda.
Kigezi Highland Scenery
The drive between sectors crosses the Kigezi highlands, where terraced hillsides drop into valley mist and women carry bright-cloth loads along red-earth paths — a reminder that this landscape is as human as it is wild.
Tracker Debrief at Camp
Each evening your lead guide, Samuel Begumanya, walks through the day's tracking data — fresh dung, bent branches, knuckle prints — so the second trek feels less like luck and more like literacy.
Night Sounds at Kigezi Highland Camp
The camp sits at roughly 2,100 m on the forest edge. After dinner the temperature drops fast, the valley fills with tree-hyrax calls, and the Milky Way comes out in a way that surprises even repeat visitors.
Why choose us
Why choose a Private Journey?
Two gorilla treks in a single safari is not standard — it takes a deliberate itinerary, two different permits, and guides who understand both sectors. Here is why this trip is built the way it is.
Two Sectors, Two Experiences
Rushaga and Buhoma sit at opposite ends of Bwindi and offer genuinely different terrain, different gorilla families, and a different quality of encounter. Planning both into one trip is the surest way to understand the full depth of the forest.
Private, Your Pace
Every element — transfers, lodge selection, trek timing — is arranged for your group alone. No waiting for strangers at the gate. If a family member needs a rest day, we restructure.
Permitted and Accountable
All gorilla permits are secured through the Uganda Wildlife Authority. A portion of every permit fee is directed to community development around the park. Your visit is conservation finance in practice.
Itinerary
Your day-by-day journey
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by an Arrive Africa Safaris representative who will assist you through airport formalities before introducing you to your safari guide. You will then be transferred to your selected hotel for relaxation after your international journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel facilities or relax while preparing for your gorilla trekking adventure.
Meal Plan: Dinner
Accommodation Options: Protea Hotel Entebbe, Serena Hotel Entebbe, Skyz Hotel Kampala
Meals · Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Community Experience
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to southwestern Uganda. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Uganda's rolling hills, lakes, forests, and rural landscapes during your flight to either Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip, depending on your gorilla trekking sector. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and transfer to your luxury lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After lunch and relaxation, enjoy a guided community walk where you will interact with local communities and learn about the traditions, culture, and daily life of the people living around the park. This cultural experience provides a deeper understanding of conservation and community-based tourism initiatives that support gorilla protection.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
First Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today marks one of the highlights of your Uganda safari. After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing center for registration and a detailed gorilla trekking briefing by experienced park rangers. You will be assigned a gorilla family and join a small group of no more than eight visitors. Accompanied by expert trackers and armed ranger guides, venture deep into the ancient rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas.
The trek can last anywhere between one and six hours depending on the gorillas' movements and location. Along the way, enjoy sightings of unique bird species, butterflies, forest wildlife, and remarkable plant life. Once the gorillas are located, spend one magical hour observing them as they feed, play, groom, and interact within their family group. After the trek, return to the park headquarters to receive your official gorilla trekking certificate before returning to the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Second Gorilla Trekking Adventure
After breakfast, return to the park headquarters for your second gorilla trekking experience. Today's trek offers the opportunity to visit a different gorilla family, providing a completely unique perspective on gorilla behavior and family dynamics. Every gorilla group has its own characteristics, dominant silverbacks, playful juveniles, and fascinating social interactions, making each trek a distinct and memorable experience. Spend another unforgettable hour with these gentle giants while capturing incredible photographs and creating lifelong memories.
After returning from the trek, relax at the lodge and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Bwindi rainforest.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Fly Back to Entebbe and Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the lodge. Transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled return flight to Entebbe. Upon arrival, connect to your international departure flight or enjoy optional day-use facilities at a nearby hotel if your departure is scheduled later in the evening. This concludes your unforgettable Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
End of Safari
Safari Inclusions: Two Gorilla Trekking Permits, Domestic Return Flights (Entebbe – Bwindi – Entebbe), Luxury Accommodation, Full Board Meals, Airport Transfers, Community Visit
Professional English-Speaking Safari Guide, Ground Transportation, Bottled Drinking Water, Gorilla Trekking Certificates, Park Entrance Fees, All Activities Mentioned in the Itinerary
Safari Exclusions
International Flights, Uganda Visa Fees, Travel Insurance, Laundry Services, Alcoholic and Soft Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips and Gratuities
Meals · Breakfast
Inclusions
What is and isn't included
Included
- Two Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla trekking permits (one per sector)
- 4 nights accommodation as specified (Kigezi Highland Camp × 2, Mahogany Springs Lodge × 2)
- All meals from day-1 lunch through day-5 breakfast
- Private road transfer Entebbe/Kigali to Rushaga on day 1
- Private road transfer Rushaga to Buhoma on day 3
- Day-5 transfer to Kihihi airstrip or return road transfer to Entebbe/Kigali
- Dedicated private guide throughout (English-speaking; Swahili and Rukiga available on request)
- Park entrance fees for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Gorilla trekking porter hire on both trek days
- Drinking water and trail snacks on trek days
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance (covering the safari period in Uganda)
Not included
- International flights to and from the region
- Entry visas and any transit visas
- Travel and medical insurance, which is mandatory
- Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
- Laundry, telephone and other items of a personal nature
- Tips and gratuities for your guide, drivers and lodge staff
- Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Pricing
Available all year round
A private itinerary with no fixed departure dates. Rates are per person in USD.
Journey Details
Essential information
Minimum Age
15 years (Uganda Wildlife Authority regulation for gorilla trekking)
Safari Duffel
Soft-sided bags only for any internal charter flights. Maximum 15 kg checked, 5 kg carry-on per person.
First Group Event
Day 1 — vehicle departure from your Entebbe hotel or Kigali airport by 07:00
Last Group Event
Day 5 — drop-off at Kihihi airstrip or Entebbe/Kigali no later than 16:00
Guaranteed Departures
All listed dates are guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 1 guest. Gorilla permits are booked on confirmation.
Alternate Sightseeing
On rare occasions when a gorilla family cannot be located within the permitted tracking window, the UWA ranger will offer an alternative family or a rescheduled permit. We carry one contingency permit per sector for each departure.