5 Day Luxury Gorilla Fly-in Retreat
Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro for a short gorilla trek at Nkuringo, with Lake Mutanda and the Batwa.
Go beyond the expected.
The shortest luxury way to the gorillas. Fly to Kisoro, stay in a luxury lodge in Bwindi's Nkuringo sector, trek to a gorilla family, and spend a free day on Lake Mutanda or with the Batwa before flying back.
- Domestic flight Entebbe to Kisoro
- Mountain gorilla trek from a luxury lodge
- Canoe trip on Lake Mutanda
- Batwa forest trail and community visit
- Optional gorilla habituation experience
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- One gorilla trekking permit
- Return domestic flight between Kisoro and Entebbe
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe airport and transfer to a boutique hotel. Optional birding in the Botanical Gardens or a visit to Mabamba Swamp for shoebills.
Day 2 Fly to Kisoro
Entebbe, Kisoro and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
An early domestic flight of about one hour to Kisoro, then drive to the lodge. In the afternoon walk the Batwa forest trail, or take a guided walk from Kisoro with a canoe paddle on Lake Mutanda.
Day 3 Mountain gorilla trek
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Attend the briefing at the visitor centre at 7:30 am and trek into the forest at about 8:00 am with a guide, trackers and armed rangers, in a group of up to seven. Spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family. Most trekkers are back by around 2:00 pm.
Day 4 Free day
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mutanda
A free day at the lodge: relax, join a cooking class, take a dugout canoe trip on Lake Mutanda, walk the Batwa or circular forest trail, or enjoy a sundowner picnic on a hilltop.
Day 5 Fly back to Entebbe
Kisoro and Entebbe
Drive down to Kisoro airstrip and take a scheduled flight to Entebbe before your international departure.
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Questions about 5 Day Luxury Gorilla Fly-in Retreat
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.