5-Days Fly-in Double Gorilla Holiday
5 Day Gorilla Holiday – Fly-in Double Gorilla Safari
Embark on an unforgettable 5 Day Gorilla Holiday in Uganda, flying into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This unique safari gives you two up-close experiences with mountain gorillas: the classic trekking adventure and the immersive habituation experience, where you spend up to 4 hours observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Enjoy stunning forest landscapes, expert guides, and comfortable lodge accommodations throughout your journey.
Detailed Itinerary – 5 Day Gorilla Holiday
Day 1: Arrival – Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. If you arrive early, explore the local markets, fish market, or simply relax and prepare for the 5 Day Gorilla Holiday ahead.
Overnight: Best Western Premier
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Flight Transfer & Batwa Community – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Start your 5 Day Gorilla Holiday with an early domestic flight from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views over Lake Victoria, rolling hills, and the Virunga Volcanoes. Upon arrival, our driver will transfer you to Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge. In the afternoon, explore the Buniga Forest Trail (approx. 3 hours) and learn about the Batwa people, the “Guardians of the Forest,” as they demonstrate traditional hunting and survival skills.
Overnight: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, head into the jungle with ranger guides and porters for your first gorilla encounter of the 5 Day Gorilla Holiday. Trekking time ranges from 4 to 7 hours depending on gorilla locations. Witness these magnificent animals up close, then return to the lodge to relax, enjoy a sundowner, and share stories around a campfire.
Overnight: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Habituation Experience – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Start early for your second gorilla adventure, the habituation experience. Spend up to 4 hours observing gorillas as they go about their daily life. This extended encounter offers deeper insight into their behavior and is the highlight of your 5 Day Gorilla Holiday. Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening with a sundowner or campfire experience.
Overnight: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Departure – Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, take a scenic drive from Bwindi to Kisoro Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, enjoy a day room to freshen up before your international departure, concluding your unforgettable 5 Day Gorilla Holiday.
Dayroom: Papyrus Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions – 5 Day Gorilla Holiday
- Park fees (non-residents)
- Gorilla trekking and habituation permits
- All activities (unless optional)
- All accommodation (unless upgraded)
- Professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless optional)
- Domestic return flights
- Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Meals as specified
- Drinking water
Exclusions
- International flights
- Extra accommodation before/after tour
- Tips (guideline: US$10 pp/day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visas)
- Government-imposed tax or park fee increases
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