Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Arrival / Departure: Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Duration: 4 days Style: Luxury guided safari and gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Uganda

Itinerary at a glance — Bwindi by Air
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Location |
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Supplier |
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MealPlan |
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Activity |
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1 |
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Entebbe |
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No 5 Boutique Hotel |
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BB |
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Trsf |
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2 |
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Bwindi National Park |
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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge |
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LDBB |
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Trsf + Flight + Trsf |
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3 |
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Bwindi National Park |
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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge |
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LDBB |
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Gorilla trek |
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4 |
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Entebbe |
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Trsf + Flight + Departure |
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Meal Plan Key: L = Lunch; D = Dinner; BB = Bed & Breakfast; LDBB = Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast; Trsf = Transfer.
Quick daily summary
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Day 1 — Entebbe:
Meet on arrival; transfer to No 5 Boutique Hotel. Normal check‑in 14:00. Accommodation: Luxury Room (BB). -
Day 2 — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reverse
Early breakfast; transfer to Entebbe Airport for Aerolink 07:00 → Kihihi 08:45 (15 kg soft duffel). Transfer to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp; optional community walk. Accommodation: Luxury Tent (LDBB). -
Day 3 — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reverse — Gorilla trek:
Transfer to Bwindi NP HQ for briefing; trek with packed lunch; return to camp; free afternoon/evening. Accommodation: Luxury Tent (LDBB). -
Day 4 — Entebbe:
Transfer to Kihihi airstrip for 09:45 → 11:25 Entebbe; connect onward international flight. End of services.
Price per Person in USD. ( Price reflects the cost per person sharing)
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Pax |
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Sole traveler |
6,132 |
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Each of 2 pax |
4125 |
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SRS |
$ 1,568 |
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Add per person: Gorilla permit per trek Bwindi = US$ 800. Note: If Buhoma permits unavailable, Ruhija will be used with a US$ 280 transport surcharge per trek.
Group Size: One Guest to a Max of 12 Pax.
Inclusions (high level)
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Airport transfers
in Entebbe. -
Accommodation
on full board while on safari as indicated. -
Lodge/airstrip and gorilla trek transfers
by camp vehicle/representative. -
Return scheduled flights
Entebbe ↔ Kihihi (15 kg soft duffel). -
Unlimited bottled water
in safari vehicles. -
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp:
full board, laundry, most beverages, community walks. -
Emergency medical evacuation
by Flying Doctors (hospital bills to be settled by client). -
All government taxes
and statutory levies where applicable.
Exclusions and important extras
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Gorilla permit
(quoted separately; required). - International, regional and local airfares beyond Entebbe–Kihihi–Entebbe.
- Airport taxes, passport/visa fees, excess baggage charges.
- Gratuities to drivers, guides and lodge staff.
- Personal items, premium beverages, telephone calls, laundry beyond included service.
- Personal, baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption insurance.
- Any item not specifically mentioned in inclusions.
Key terms, visas & cancellation
Visa requirements
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Ugandan visa
required for many nationalities; apply and pay online at the Uganda immigration portal. Travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from date of departure. -
Single entry visa
: US$50 (valid 3 months). -
EAC Tourist visa
(allows travel within Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda for 90 days): US$100.
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Ugandan visa
Gorilla & chimpanzee permits
- Permits are confirmed only upon payment to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
- Merengeti Rhino Safari is not responsible if permits are unavailable at time of payment.
- Gorilla permits are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Park fees and permit rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Booking terms & payment
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- Once booking is confirmed an invoice will be issued; payment should be made immediately to secure bookings.
- We are not liable for excursions or extra services not booked through our office.
Cancellation policy (safari sector; permits policy excluded)
- Cancellation must be notified in writing to Merengeti Rhino Safari.
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60 days and over:
No charges. -
59–36 days:
45% cancellation charge on accommodation and related services. -
35–16 days:
75% cancellation charge. -
15 days and under:
100% cancellation charge. -
Unused portions
of any safari or tour are non‑refundable. - Some lodges may require non‑refundable deposits; this will be communicated at booking.
Practical checklist — confirm before travel
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Pay for gorilla permits
immediately to secure slots. -
Confirm Aerolink flights
and baggage rules (15 kg soft duffel). -
Complete visa application
online and ensure passport validity ≥ 6 months. -
Purchase travel insurance
covering medical bills, evacuation, trip cancellation and baggage. -
Share dietary requirements
with the lodge in advance. -
Carry printed/digital copies
of permits, flight e‑tickets, insurance and passport.
Packing & health tips
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Baggage:
soft‑sided duffel ≤ 15 kg for scheduled flights. -
Clothing:
sturdy waterproof hiking boots; gaiters; quick‑dry layers; rain jacket; warm layer for early mornings. -
Essentials:
insect repellent, sunscreen, headlamp, spare batteries, basic first‑aid, personal medications. -
Fitness:
be prepared for steep, muddy, uneven terrain during gorilla treks. -
Health:
check vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis with your healthcare provider well before travel.