Price for 5 Day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Lodge Safari / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person Travel alone 1,987 per person when 2 persons Travel together 1,800 per person when 3 persons Travel together 1,700 per person when 4 persons Travel together 1,600 per person when 5 persons Travel together 1,500 per person when 6+ persons Travel together 1,400
5 Day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Lodge Safari
Overview
A Short but Powerful Adventure into the Heart of Bwindi’s Misty Forests
If you're short on time but dreaming of a face-to-face encounter with wild mountain gorillas, this 5-day itinerary is perfect for you. Trek through the impenetrable jungles of Bwindi, immerse yourself in Uganda’s rich culture, and witness the magic of Africa’s most powerful primates — all in one unforgettable journey.DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you prepare for your adventure.
Accommodation: The Boma Hotel / 2 Friends Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, you'll either fly (1 hr) or drive (8–10 hrs) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Driving offers scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and vibrant Ugandan villages. Arrive and relax at your lodge nestled on the forest edge.
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Today is the highlight of your safari — the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. After a briefing at the park headquarters, embark on your trek through dense rainforest with expert rangers. Once you find your assigned gorilla family, spend one full hour in their presence, observing their behaviors, social dynamics, and sheer majesty.
Return to your lodge to unwind and relive the day’s unforgettable moments.
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, take part in a community walk or visit a local Batwa pygmy village to learn about the forest's original inhabitants. Later, transfer back to Entebbe by road or domestic flight, depending on your package option.
Accommodation: The Boma Hotel / 2 Friends Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Half Board
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely morning or explore Entebbe’s local craft markets or botanical gardens before your airport transfer.
Depart Uganda with memories of one of the world’s most breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- English-speaking driver/guide throughout
- 4 nights’ accommodation in selected lodges
- Gorilla trekking permit ($700 per person)
- All meals as per itinerary
- Park entry fees & ranger fees
- Domestic flight (optional with upgrade)
- Bottled water on safari
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks