5-day Uganda: Gorilla galore

You arrive at Entebbe International Airport, your gateway to the diverse beauty of Uganda! This is the country of adventurous mountain gorilla and chimp trekking, stunning wildlife safaris, amazing road trips and wilderness adventures by boat, bike, horse or foot. Experience the warm hospitality of the Ugandan people and be amazed by the cultural encounters with the different indigenous tribes. With us, you’ll experience it all!

Accommodations:

• Silver Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe
• Gold Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Platinum Protea Hotel Entebbe

The drive from the city of Entebbe (or Kampala) to the stunning wilderness of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes approximately nine hours. But don't worry, the beautiful landscape, forests and mountains and the chance of seeing wildlife along the way make this a fascinating road trip. And of course, the perspective of going on a trek to see the endangered mountain gorillas the next day makes it definitely worth your while!

Accommodations:

• Silver Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
• Gold Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
• Platinum Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Nkuringo Sector)

The Rushaga sector in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to eight gorilla families, some of which are still unaccustomed to human presence. During a mountain gorilla trekking tour, you can hike along challenging trails, spending either an hour with the habituated groups or, at an extra cost, up to four hours observing the less familiar giants in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you can watch the gorillas eat, play, and be guarded by the silverback, will leave you in awe and may even bring tears of joy to your eyes. Please note that gorilla tracking is conducted in groups of up to 8 people, requires proper hiking shoes, and typically lasts 2–4 hours.

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Accommodations:

• Silver Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
• Gold Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
• Platinum Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Nkuringo Sector)

As you drive back to Entebbe, you again pass through the villages with their lively marketplaces and the outstretched countryside with tea and coffee plantations, smooth green hills and the occasional wildlife waving you goodbye. After several days of sheer adventure, even the ride back to Entebbe is an experience to enjoy!

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