The journey
Uganda’s ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is shrouded in mist and mystery: even the name casts the National Park in an enigmatic light. Led by Worldway Travels x A&K’s expert guides, this five-day itinerary reveals the park’s secrets for those short on time but longing for a mountain gorilla trekking experience they’ll never forget, getting up close with the gentle primates, and authentically experiencing local communities and Worldway Travels x A&K Philanthropy projects along the way.
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe is your gateway to Uganda’s considerable treasures, a laid-back waterside town with palm-fringed promenades lapped by Lake Victoria. Settle into your hotel with your evening free to relax and anticipate your explorations of this East African nation graced with deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity.
Day 2
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Where Gorillas Dwell
This morning, fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A mist-topped tangle of treetops, strangling roots and coiling ferns, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the richest, oldest and most diverse rainforests in the region. Among its 120 species of mammals are over 500 mountain gorillas — half the world's wild population — some habituated to allow visitors to observe them. Gorilla Forest Lodge,
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – An Encounter of a Lifetime
Fuel up with an early breakfast before joining your gorilla guide, who leads you into the forest to find the forest’s most famous residents. The trekking may be strenuous — six hours or longer is not unheard of – but the reward is worth it: the chance to observe wild mountain gorillas from just yards away, with no bars or barriers. Spend an hour in the company of these magnificent creatures as the
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Into the Heart of the Community
On a day of free time set aside for you to relax or partake in activities available from your lodge, you may opt to join a tour of nearby Bwindi communities that have launched health, enterprise and education initiatives **together with Worldway Travels x A&K Philanthropy**. Experience firsthand the strong relationships we have forged with local residents, such as at the Bwindi Women’s Bicycle Enterprise and Beadmak
Day 5
Depart Entebbe
Fly to Entebbe, where a dayroom awaits until you take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
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