Arrive today by own arrangements in Entebbe, Uganda. After clearing immigration and customs formalities you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to Hotel No. 5. Note: This property may also be substituted for Boma Guest House.
After breakfast you will be transferred by private vehicle to the airport for a scheduled light aircraft charter flight to Kihihi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Buhoma Lodge.
After breakfast set out on an early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers who likely will bring you amongst a family of mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare and it is therefore a great privilege to spend time with them. Once found a maximum of one hour is allowed with the gorillas to avoid stress on them.
Note: The trekking can be fairly strenuous and can last for six hours or more at relatively high altitude. Conditions are generally very muddy / slippery and there are uphill sections, which may be quite steep. Participants should be in good physical condition and free of illness. Anyone showing signs of illness will not be permitted to trek.
Today you will have the option of setting out on a second early morning trek (permit not included) into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers who likely will bring you among a family of mountain gorillas. Other optional activities include a forest walk, local community visit and guided birding.
This morning depart by road to the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions that can sometimes be spotted resting in the branches of the large fig trees in the area. Your accommodation for tonight is at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Enjoy morning and afternoon shared game drives in search of the unique wildlife found in the park.
After breakfast you will be transferred by private vehicles back to Entebbe Airport. End of services.
