You will take an early morning flight from Entebbe International Airport to either Kisoro airstrip or Kihihi airstrip. You fly into Kisoro if you shall be tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or in the Rushaga & Nkuringo sectors of the Bwindi which are closer to Kisoro, or if you shall be staying at Lake Mutanda in Kisoro which is situated midway between Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park and allows you to track in any of the two parks. Otherwise you would fly to Kihihi airstrip which is situated near to the Buhoma & Ruhija sectors of Bwindi National Park. Note that Bwindi has four sectors where the gorilla trekking adventure is done (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga & Nkuringo) and the choice of the sector depends on the availability of the gorilla tracking permits in that sector or the preferred accommodation. Also the availability of the seats on any of the flights can determine which part of the Bwindi you would go for the gorilla trek.

On arrival at the airstrip you shall be received by your tour driver who shall transfer you to your lodge. You will spend the rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively you can do a tour of the community near the park to learn about their cultures and traditions, or a boat ride on the beautiful Lake Mutanda (if staying at Lake Mutanda/Kisoro) to explore the breathtaking scenery and the striking views of the magnificent Virunga mountains in the backdrop of Lake Mutanda.

Accommodation options to choose from:

Budget: Mutanda Lake Resort

Midrange: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner

You will a lunchbox and report to the park office by 7am. You will briefed on the gorilla tracking experience and the park rules after which you shall allocated to gorilla family. No more than people are allocated to a single gorilla family. You will then set off into Bwindi National Park for the gorilla tracking adventure. After the gorilla experience you shall spend the day relaxing at the lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After early breakfast, you shall be transferred to the airstrip for the flight back to Entebbe.

Meal plan: Breakfast