Overview
Spending time with the gorillas is one of the most amazing experiences the natural world has to offer. To be in the presence of such gentle giants, in their home, is like stepping into the reels of a nature documentary. It isn’t their size that will astound you, although it is impressive, but rather their humanity. Their gestures, concerns and behaviours are eerily familiar. The hour with them is never enough, and will be the quickest hour of your life.
This trip is also incorporates light aircrafts to avoid long drives and maximise time in destinations, rather than between them. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 850 remaining in the wild.
This is an experience you won’t easily forget!
Expedition Itinerary
This morning you will arrive into Entebbe, Uganda and be met by a local representative who will assist you with the immigration and arrivals process.
From here you will be transferred the short distance to your hotel. The rest of the day is at rest and leisure.
Overnight: Boma Guest House - Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip in Bwindi.
On arrival, the lodge driver awaits you and will transfer you approximately 1 hr 30 mins to the lodge.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs - Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today is what dreams are made of. Today you will head into the national park in search of mountain gorillas.
After a briefing at your entry area you will be taken to the edge of the forest to begin your trek.
Upon finding the gorillas you will spend one hour in their company before heading back to your lodge. The overall experience can take anywhere from 3 hours to 9 hours, depending on the gorillas location and their activity.
The rest of the day is at leisure to recover and settle back to earth.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs - Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today you will enjoy a relaxing breakfast before heading to Kihihi airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe where a transfer driver awaits you and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of your day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Boma Guest House - Breakfast and dinner
This morning you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your next adventure.
Exploration Costs
Jan-Feb 2026: From AUD$5,935 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Mar-May 2026: From AUD$5,515 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Jun-Oct 2026: From AUD$5,935 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Nov 2026: From AUD$5,515 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Price Dec26: From AUD$5,935 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Gorilla Permit: Approx. AUD$1,350 per person (Gorilla permits are to be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable)
The Details
- All accommodation as listed above
- All meals as listed above
- Meet and greet on arrival
- All airport transfers in Entebbe and lodge vehicle in Bwindi
- 1 x Gorilla permit USD$800 per person (approx. AUD$1,350) per trek and is subject to change
- The services of an English speaking driver/guide on safari/trek
- All activities described in the itinerary, unless specified as extras
- Park/Conservation/Conservancy fees
- Emergency Support Cover
- International flights and airport taxes
- Any meals not included in the above itinerary
- All beverages
- Any entrance fees and excursions not included in the above itinerary
- Laundry
- Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
- Items of personal nature (telephone expenses, curios, medicines etc)
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa fees
