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Encounter the endangered mountain gorillas on this Independent Experience
This independent trip offers a once in a lifetime opportunity – an encounter with the endangered mountain gorilla. Spending time with these fascinating and remarkably humanlike creatures is truly an experience to savour. Starting in Entebbe, discover the rich wildlife arena that is Lake Mburo National park. Then venture into the dense jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where a rigorous hike yields the ultimate reward.
Independent Experiences
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short packages that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, depart daily and offer the back-up of Peregrine, our local offices and expert resident guides.
- Start
- Entebbe, Uganda
- Finish
- Entebbe, Uganda
- Destination
- Uganda
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PFUGX
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 2 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 4
Why you'll love this trip
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Wake up to spectacular views of the forest canopy during a 2-night stay in Chalets at Buhoma Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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Come face-to-face with rare mountain gorillas on the ultimate wildlife adventure.
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Trek through the World Heritage-listed forests of Uganda and spend an unforgettable hour in the presence of these majestic, gentle and contemplative creatures.
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Straddle both hemispheres with a visit to Uganda’s equator line.
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Discover the diverse animal life, five lakes and impressive landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park.
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Spend an unforgettable night in a small and intimate camp in Lake Mburo. Spacious permanent tents are raised on wooden decks with large bedrooms, en-suite facilities and verandahs overlooking the lake and valley.
Is this trip right for you?
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Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours - up and down hill. Perhaps pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs.
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Although this is an Independent Experience, your gorilla trek will be a shared activity. You will be accompanied by other travellers, with a maximum of 8 people per gorilla family, plus your guides.
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Our Independent Experiences have been designed for just one to three people, departing every day of the week for most Experiences. You can mix and match to create your perfect trip combination, then we’ll arrange the transport between each experience for you. You will have local guides at most destinations and activities. It’s independent travel without the stress.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Lake Mburo Mantana or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Mburo National Park - Game Drive
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Buhoma Lodge or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Buhoma Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Laico Lake Victoria or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Note: A departure transfer to Entebbe Airport is included. Please ensure you have given your flight details to your booking agent approximately 15 days prior to departure.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Safari lodge (2 nights), Comfortable hotel (1 night), Permanent Tented Camp ( 1night)Included Activities
- Lake Mburo National Park - Game Drive
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
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Important notes
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES:
Please note that lodge based activities on your Independent Experience will be on a join in basis. This means that these activities may be shared with other guests at the property.
FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS:
As an arrival transfer is included, please ensure the correct details are provided to Peregrine prior to your departure. A representative will then meet you at Entebbe International Airport on arrival. Your flight must arrive into Entebbe prior to 11:00am for the drive to Lake Mburo. If you are unable to arrive into Entebbe prior to 11:00am, a night's pre-tour accommodation can be booked at an additional cost. Your departure transfer back to Entebbe Airport is also included, please ensure the correct flight details are provided to Peregrine prior to your departure. Your tour officially ends after breakfast so you can depart at any time on the final day.

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