Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will transfer you to a hotel in Entebbe. We have several optional activities around Entebbe that you can engage in, depending on your flight arrival time. These include a day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, birding at the botanical gardens, and for keen birders, a visit to Mabamba Swamp to catch sight of the rare shoebill and plenty of other bird species is a must-see.

Following an early breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the park headquarters for a morning briefing from the rangers before you enter the gorilla sanctuary. Throughout the trek, you will be accompanied by experienced guides and trackers who will offer insightful information about the endangered mountain gorillas. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour observing them from a 10-meter distance. The thrill of your encounter will erase the difficulties of the potentially strenuous trek.

Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming, and resting, while the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display. After tracking, transfer back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.