Into the Forest with Mountain Gorillas
Community Livelihoods Meet Climate Action
5-Day Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Restoration Trail
(Trip Overview)
This five-day trip combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi with a chance to learn about Batwa culture and take part in a restoration initiative. Start with a relaxing night near Entebbe before flying to Kisoro and settling into Erebero Hills. Spend a day tracking mountain gorillas, then take time to meet Batwa community members and learn about the work being developed to restore the land around Bwindi. With flights arranged through AeroLink, you can spend less time travelling by road and more time enjoying the forest and the people who call this region home.
1 National Park
Luxury Lodge & Resort
5 Days
Ideally 2 Guests Minimum
Safari Inclusions
Daily game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle
Full-board accommodation (lodge/resort)
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Gorilla Permit, Park entry & conservation fees
All meals & bottled water included
Private charter flights between destinations
Flying doctor / medical evacuation cover
Sundowner drinks & evening campfire
Daily housekeeping at resorts/lodges
Guided nature walk or cultural village visit
(Itinerary Gallery)
(Trip Details)
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe & Settle In
After arriving at Entebbe International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Kigo. Take the rest of the day to relax, enjoy the surroundings and recover from your journey before heading to Bwindi the next day.
Overnight: Serena Kigo
Day 2: Fly to Kisoro & Settle into Bwindi
Transfer to the airport for your AeroLink flight to Kisoro. Enjoy the views as you fly into southwestern Uganda, then meet your driver for the transfer to Erebero Hills. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge, taking in the views and getting ready for your gorilla trek.
Overnight: Erebero Hills
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with your guides. The trek can take a few hours, depending on where the gorillas are that day, but finding a gorilla family makes the effort worthwhile. Spend up to one hour with the gorillas before returning to Erebero Hills for a well-earned rest.
Overnight: Erebero Hills
Day 4: Batwa Culture & Restoration Trail
Today is about the people and the land around Bwindi. Spend time with Batwa community members, learning about their history, traditions and connection to the forest. Continue to the Batwa Restoration Trail to learn about the restoration work, meet the people involved and see the project on the ground. Where planting or other restoration activities are available, you may also have the chance to take part.
Return to Erebero Hills in the afternoon and enjoy your last evening in the highlands.
Overnight: Erebero Hills
Day 5: Fly Back to Entebbe & Depart
After breakfast, transfer to Kisoro Airstrip for your AeroLink flight back to Entebbe. From there, connect to your international flight home, bringing your time in Bwindi to an end.
Meals and transfers subject to your flight schedule.
The highlight was seeing the gorillas in the forest, but meeting the Batwa community gave the trip another meaning. We had time to enjoy Bwindi, learn about the people who live around it and understand why protecting the area matters.
The Müller Family
Zurich, Switzerland
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