Overview
Nature walks, cultural dances & songs, and gorilla encounters are some of the highlights of this trip. You will fly from Entebbe to Kisoro and explore the habitats of primates for an educational and thrilling adventure. Stay at comfortable accommodations while you become one with nature. This Gorilla Habituation and Culture Safari is your ultimate Ugandan getaway.
Places you will visit
- Entebbe
- Kisoro
- Bindi Gorilla Habituation Experience
Day by Day Itinerary
On your arrival, you will be met by a member of our team who will receive you and transfer you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Check-in for your flight to Kisoro. Upon arrival, you will be transferred by road to your lodge, and you may decide to stay back and enjoy the lodge at leisure or opt for some optional activities around the lodge as below:
The Batwa pygmy cultural trail, Community / Nature walk:
You will get to know all the cultural details of the short men of the forest ranging from hunting, cultural dances & songs, herbal medicine knowledge, dressing to family setting and lineage.
It is a very interesting activity as you will have a chance to exchange cultural experience with the local people of the forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to park gate for briefing at exactly 8:00 am. Gorilla habituation is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. Join the great team of rangers and researchers in the process of creating yet another family of the most unique apes (Gorillas).
It is a very big opportunity to learn about the secret life of the great apes. Get to know how they are tamed to be man-friendly and by the end of this most captivating activity (Gorilla habituation), you will be recognized as part of the team in the efforts to create a friendly relationship between man and the world’s most elusive giant apes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning after your breakfast, depending on your flight schedule you will spend a leisurely morning & later be transferred to the airstrip (Kisoro) for your domestic departure flight back to Entebbe.
Depending on your outbound flight schedule, you may spend a night in Entebbe.
Cost Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Drinking water on all days
Exclusions
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
Frequently Asked Questions
The inclusions and exclusions vary by tour. Each tour has its specific set of inclusions and exclusions. Please refer to the individual tour page to see what is specifically included in that tour.
Yes, if you have a special preference, let us know, and we will offer alternatives from our vast network of company-owned and partner accommodations. Booking with us allows you to enjoy discounted rates as we have special agreements with our partners.
Yes, though signal strength may vary in different areas.
Tipping is not required but is recommended. The amount varies by country, but you should tip according to what you feel is appropriate.
We cater to all diets, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, among others. Please inform us in advance about your dietary preferences.
Most safari parks have bumpy but manageable roads, with some roads being paved. Generally, guests do not view this as a problem.
