Private Tour
6-Day Uganda Gorilla Adventure (Fly-in)
Overview
Available languages
144 hours
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This Uganda gorilla adventure explores the untamed jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to find a mountain gorilla family and spend one electrifying hour silently observing their evolutionary life in the wild. You’ll travel by air across southwestern’s Tuscan-like landscape and stay at an exclusive forest hideaway on a ridge above the pristine rainforest.
The adventure includes an off-the-beaten-path experience in the remote villages surrounding Bwindi. You’ll take a traditional dug-out canoe across a gorgeous lake surrounded by breathtaking mountainous views. Walk through cultivated gardens of steep slopes, passing villagers ploughing the gardens, and hike through remote villages with kids chanting their excitement on seeing you.
You’ll also have a chance to explore the region on foot and cross the jungle on a 7-km trail. The trail offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 15 years
Multi-lingual guide available at extra fee
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Hike and canoe excursion on lake mutanda
Gorilla tracking permit per person
4X4 Landcruiser with an English driver guide
laundry services at Nkuringo bwindi gorilla lodge
Uganda Entry Visa fee
Gratitudes and Tips
Non- Premium Drinks
Optional activities mentioned in the above itinerary Shoebill excursion
International air flights
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
What To Expect
Arrive in Entebbe (Optional - Shoebill Tracking)
Accommodations
Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe - Garden Room
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Take a speed canoe on Lake Victoria to find the prehistoric Shoebill among the Mabamba Swamps. If you're fortunate, you'll see the incredible bird but also, you can spot other swamp inhabitants instead.
Fly Entebbe to Kisoro with Aerolink (Community Hiking & Canoeing on Lake Mutanda)
Accommodations
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Upscale Luxury)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kisoro
Walk from Kisoro through the city market, communities, villages, and terraced gardens to Lake Mutanda for a canoeing adventure.
Lake Mutanda
Take a canoe ride across one of the most stunning rifts valley lakes with incredible scenery. Your ride will be guided in a dug-out traditional canoe across Lake Mutanda.
After your canoe ride, have lunch at Mutanda Lake Resort and continue on an optional 9km nature walk to Rubuguri Junction for pick-up to transfer to the lodge.
The Gorilla Trekking Experience
Accommodations
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range to Luxury)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Eat an early energy-giving breakfast, preferably fruits and cereal; you’ll need the energy during your trek. You’ll get a lunch pack at the lodge, and your driver will have you at the Nkuringo visitor center by 7:30 am for the briefing session. After the briefing, the warden selects travelers in groups of eight people and assigns a gorilla group based on their physical ability. He’ll also offer you a walking stick and advise you to take a porter. For 20 bucks, please take one of the locals; you may need them to pull you muddy slopes or carry your backpack—besides, it’s a great way to support the surrounding communities. You will then join two armed rangers and an expert guide on the trekking trail till you disappear under the unmarked forest canopy. The trek can be quite challenging and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours to locate the habituated gorillas. You’ll be allowed to spend 60 minutes with the gorillas when you find them.
Spend the rest of the evening relaxing at the lodge or take an evening sundowner to the top of the world - the name given to the football field, high up in Nkuringo which offers amazing views over the peaks and forests around Nkuringo. A great way to stretch your legs after the gorilla tracking and to enjoy a sundowner.
Community Tour, Nature Walk
Accommodations
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-High Luxury)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
This morning after a hearty breakfast, enjoy birding in Nombe Pocket Forest – it was part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and it is still quite impenetrable, however, it was cut off from it as people needed more land to live on and cultivate. It can be reached on foot
Hike Across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Accommodations
Mahogany springs Lodge (Mid-high Luxury)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This part of the adventure will immerse you in the majestic enchantments of the ancient wilderness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With luck on your side, some of the backwood dwellers like chimps, forest elephants, duikers, forest buffalo, and various primates will cross your path. Otherwise, look out for the unique overgrown plant species and dazzling colorful butterflies of over 300 species. Birds such as African green broadbill, great blue turaco, Grauer’s swamp warbler, Turner’s Eremomela, Shelley’s crimson wing, and Chapin’s flycatcher flying under the canopy will definitely capture your eye. You’ll cross rivers, streams, shaky bridges, climb fallen stumps and walk through damp forest floors connecting you to sapiens’ origins. However, at the other end, your driver will be ready to whisk you off, driving you through dreamy landscapes and delivering you to your luxury forest cottage hagging above the impenetrable jungle you just conquered.
Fly Kihihi to Entebbe
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Kihihi
Transfer from Mahogany springs Lodge to Kisoro airstrip for your local flight to Entebbe. The flight takes 1 hour.
Options
6-Day Uganda Gorilla Adventure (Fly-in)
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Life-Changing Adventure with Nkuringo Safari
TheWondersBoutique,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Life-Changing Adventure with Nkuringo Safari Experience! From the moment we arrived at the airport to the very end of our journey, our Nkuringo Safari Experience was nothing short of outstanding. Every aspect — from the warm welcome to the impeccable organization — exceeded all expectations. We are a family of three, traveling with our 15-year-old son, and we can honestly say this was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. The community hike gave us a deep and genuine insight into local life — authentic, meaningful, and beautifully guided. The gorilla trekking was beyond words — humbling, emotional, and simply unforgettable. Everything about this trip was perfectly executed: the service, communication, facilities, and thoughtful details (including the lovely gifts) showed true dedication and care. As hoteliers, we understand the immense challenges behind logistics, coordination, and service delivery — and we were deeply impressed by how seamless and professional everything was. A very special thank you to Emma, whose attention, kindness, and professionalism made everything flow effortlessly, and to our incredible driver and guide, whose dedication, knowledge, and warmth made us feel safe, inspired, and truly cared for throughout. This wasn’t just a holiday — it was an experience that touched our hearts and will stay with us forever. Nkuringo Safari Experience is an absolute gem, and we can’t recommend it highly enough.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Magical Experience
N149AZnancyd,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot say enough about our tour! We landed in Entebbe from Toronto, spent the night and flew out the next day to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Nkuringo Lodge. Spent 3 days, one of which was the magical Gorilla trek, along with community visits, hikes, seeing the Batwa people and lakes. It's was an amazing experience. The surroundings are awe inspiring, the people friendly and the gorillas awesome. Then we flew to Kibale to spend two nights at Primate Lodge, trekking to see the chimps. Truly another incredible experience watching them howl and jump and run at our feet. A once-in -a- lifetime. The trip was smooth, organized, on time and Diana was fabulous to work with. Our guides were knowledgeable, genuine and truly top-notch. Food, staff and accommodations were wonderful. I highly, highly recommend Nkuringo Safaris!
Exploring the Pearl of Africa
E4005NWchristinep,
Aug 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment our driver, Patric Yiga, picked us up in Entebbe to begin our journey, we felt reassured that our travels would be safe. There were long hours spent driving and my many questions about Uganda were kindly answered. I still can’t believe how he could spot a leopard in a dense cactus! We were so lucky to see such wild creatures and the experience was unforgettable! The different lodges where we stayed, Isunga lodge, Kasenyi safari camp, and Nkuringo gorilla lodge were luxurious and offer truly wonderful meals and comforts of home. I have a much better understanding of lovely Uganda. I recommend the local foods, like matoke, that will give you energy on your journey! The people are genuine, the scenery and wildlife are a treasure for the world!
Amazing Adventure holiday
159leigho,
Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were met at the airport by Milton our tour guide. Our holiday was made extra special by Milton. Every detail of this holiday package was so well thought through. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the knowledge Milton has on Uganda, culture, wildlife, languages is better than Wikipedia and google. Thank you Milton for never getting tired of all the questions and always sharing your knowledge. Milton you were a star and gave us 10 star service, thank you.
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