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Trek Among Mountain Gorillas in Uganda

Entebbe, Central RegionUganda

4 Days / 3 Nights
for Member Pricing

Trek Among Mountain Gorillas in Uganda

Journey through the rain forest of Uganda‘s UNESCO-protected national park, home of the rare and elusive mountain gorilla.

About Your Trip

Get ready for a possible close encounter with the majestic mountain gorilla, a critically endangered species, on this adults-only DreamTrip to Uganda. In early morning, start your trek through the lush rain forest of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the way, you may see other forest inhabitants like baboons, elephants and antelopes! If mountain gorillas are sighted, you may stay for up to 1 hour, quietly watching these gentle creatures, before returning to your lodgings.

The Buhoma Lodge offers comfortable cottages set in the serenity of a protected forest. During the day, you can take a stroll and look for birds and butterflies. In the evening, gather around the open fireplace and share your tracking experiences with your fellow DreamTrippers.

What we love:
• Mountain gorillas are only found in the wildernesses of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Your lodge is eco-friendly in design, with cottages built from sustainable local materials and meals prepared with locally grown products.
• The mountain gorilla known as the silverback is usually an older dominant male; he gets his name from silver-colored tufts of hair growing on his back.


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What's Included

• 4 days and 3 nights in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
• 1 permit for a guided gorilla trek; includes transportation. (Permits for additional days are at your own expense.)
• Welcome reception (meet-and-mingle); includes complimentary drinks and snacks.
• Pillow gift.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the lounge area of the lodge.
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
• Round-trip flights between Entebbe and Kihihi.
• 2 airport transfers between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and your accommodation in Entebbe, and 2 transfers between Kihihi Airport (KHX) and Buhoma Lodge. To ensure timely transfers, it is recommended that members stay at The Boma Hotel in Entebbe the night before this DreamTrip begins.
• The tour operator on this trip provides comprehensive passenger and public liability insurance; however, this is not the same as travel insurance. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.
• An In-destination Support team member will be provided on this trip. Their goal is to ensure you have a great DreamTrips™ experience from landing to liftoff. They host a welcome reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.

See itinerary for more information.

 


 

This trip will close by February 15.

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Destination

Winston Churchill described Uganda as the “Pearl of Africa” in his 1908 book “My African Journey.” Located in Eastern Africa at the equator, Uganda welcomes a variety of tourists, especially nature lovers. The country offers an incredibly rich biodiversity of animals and plants, from blue monkeys and long-eared owls that live in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park to the lemon grasses that grow on the savannas.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda is an ancient rain forest designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptional ecological diversity. The forest itself is described as “impenetrable,” offering protection to its inhabitants — birds, butterflies, frogs and mammals including critically endangered mountain gorillas. It’s estimated that approximately 340 mountain gorillas live in this forest.
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Platinum Inclusions

As a Platinum Member, you’re entitled to plenty of perks on this DreamTrip to Uganda, including a bottle of wine and a fruit platter (1 of each per room) upon arrival. You’ll also be treated to an excursion of your choice — choose between visiting the Batwa pygmies, the original inhabitants of the area, or taking a guided walk through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!
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Itinerary

You must make your own arrangements* to stay overnight in Entebbe the night before the trip starts and be ready for the scheduled 6 a.m. transfer from your hotel to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) on Day 1 of this DreamTrip.

Day 1

6 a.m.: Transfer from your accommodations* in Entebbe to the domestic terminal at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) for your flight to Kihihi (flight time is approximately 1.5-2 hours).
8:30 a.m.: Transfer from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Buhoma Lodge, and listen to a brief talk about your schedule and activities during the ride.
12:30-2 p.m.: Lunch in the main dining room of the lodge.
2-6 p.m.: An afternoon at your leisure.
6 p.m.: Welcome reception (meet-and-mingle); includes complimentary drinks and snacks.
7 p.m.: Welcome 3-course, set-menu dinner in the main dining room of the lodge.

Day 2

6:30-7:15 a.m.: Buffet breakfast in the main dining room of the lodge.
7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Gorilla trek; includes 1 permit, a packed lunch and transportation.
• Your trek begins right after breakfast.
• Once the gorillas are sighted, you’ll have 1 hour to view them and take photos/video before you are transferred back to park headquarters and then the lodge.
• The packed lunch will be eaten during the trek.
7-8:30 p.m.: Enjoy a 3-course, set-menu dinner in the main dining room of the lodge.

Day 3

6:30-8 a.m.: Buffet breakfast in the main dining room of the lodge.
The morning at your leisure, with optional gorilla trek available (at your own expense).
Noon: Lunch at the lodge.
The afternoon at your leisure, with optional community walk and optional forest walk available (at your own expense).
7-8:30 p.m.: Enjoy a 3-course, set-menu dinner in the main dining room of the lodge.

Day 4

6:30-7:15 a.m.: Buffet breakfast in the main dining room of the lodge.
7:30 a.m.: Transfer from the lodge to Kihihi Airport (KHX) for your flight to Entebbe International Airport (EBB); flight time is approximately 1.5-2 hours.
11 a.m.: Transfer from the domestic terminal at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to your accommodation in Entebbe (if applicable).

Itinerary subject to change.

*To ensure timely transfers, it is recommended that members stay at the Boma Hotel in Entebbe the night before this DreamTrip begins.

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Hotel Details

Even though it’s located within the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Buhoma Lodge offers the comforts of home, from quaint cottages to a communal dining/lounge area. Guests enjoy views of the lush forest canopy from cottages and the lounge.

Hotel features:
• Elevated central dining/lounge area with open fireplace.
• Food made with fresh, local ingredients.
• Complimentary hot beverages throughout the day.

Cottage accommodations.
• Maximum occupancy 2 adults. This DreamTrip is for adults only. A child age 16 or older is charged the adult rate. Children under 16 are not allowed on this trip.
• Private veranda with views of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• En suite bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the lounge area of the resort.

Buhoma Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
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Additional Information

Pricing may vary depending on the travel date. Click on BOOK IT to see detailed pricing information.

Please remember to book a reservation for everyone you’re bringing along on your DreamTrip before you travel. Otherwise, they’ll be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip price.

This DreamTrip is for adults only.
A child age 16 or older is charged the adult rate. Children under 16 are not allowed on this trip. Age is determined at the time of travel.

Price does not include visas, personal travel insurance, drinks or gratuities.

Please notify Travel Support in advance if you have any dietary requirements or restrictions.

You are required to make your own arrangements to stay overnight in Entebbe the night before the trip starts, and to be ready at your accommodations for your included 6 a.m. transfer to the domestic terminal of Entebbe International Airport (EBB). To ensure timely transfers, it is recommended that you stay at the Boma Hotel in Entebbe the night before this DreamTrip begins.

The return flights between Entebbe and Kihihi are included in the trip price; however, if there is a change in the price of the flights, that is beyond our control. A small surcharge may be applicable.

There is a 33.1-pound (15-kilogram) weight limit for luggage for the flights between Entebbe and Kihihi.

The tour operator on this trip provides comprehensive passenger and public liability insurance; however, this is not the same as travel insurance. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

It is imperative that you check with your doctor prior to booking for the current requirements for inoculations (for example, yellow fever and malaria vaccines) for travel to and from East Africa. Members must also be free of any contagious diseases, such as cold or flu, and will be assessed for these at the start of the gorilla trek; guests may be turned away if they are exhibiting symptoms.

We recommend bottled drinking water to avoid any contamination or parasites, plus bring medicine with you on the trip in event of upset stomach or diarrhea.

Gorilla sightings are not guaranteed.

Gorilla trek:
• Please be prepared for any rapid changes in weather.
• Please be prepared for strenuous activity as you will be hiking in heat and at high altitudes.
• Tracking times and conditions can vary greatly as the gorillas move continuously through the rain forest; the terrain is often steep and through areas where there are no marked paths. A walking stick will be provided at the start of the trek.
• This excursion includes a guide who will help you pick a porter to assist with carrying your daypack while you enjoy the trek.
• To tip your guide, use the tip box (if provided) or give the tip to the main guide who will distribute among the trackers and game guards; we recommend US$20 per guest per day.
• Porters are not included in this excursion. You may hire a porter for an extra US$20 per porter per day (salary); the tip will vary depending on the workload, but we suggest US$15 per porter per day.
• The porters do not have tracking permits and will stop a short distance from the point where you will be viewing the gorillas; remember to take what you need (cameras, etc.) from your daypack in order to view the gorillas (and leave valuables at the lodge).
• You will be allowed up to 1 hour to view the gorillas from when they are sighted by your group. (This is to ensure that the wild animals are not overexposed to human presence.)
• You will also be required to keep minimum distances from them — generally 16-23 feet (5-7 meters) — which your guides will enforce.
• Your permit is valid for 1 day. Any permits for additional days are at your own expense.

Recommended list for daypack for the gorilla trek:
• Water — we recommend 1-2 liters per person.
• High-energy snacks in addition to the packed lunch provided by the lodge.
• Waterproof bag to protect photographic equipment, etc.
• Extra film, lenses and batteries for videos and cameras.
• Binoculars.
• A hat, sunscreen and insect repellent; adhesive bandages are optional, but recommended.
• A lightweight waterproof jacket or poncho .
• Gloves (such as gardening gloves).

We also recommend that you bring the following on this DreamTrip:
• Reusable water bottle.
• Swimwear.
• A sweater or fleece.
• Flashlight with extra batteries.
• Comfortable walking or hiking boots and socks.
• Sandals or walking shoes.
• Wipes or moist towelettes.

Please leave your jewelry behind. If you wear a watch, a hard-wearing type is recommended.
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Transportation

Airfare to and from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial international airport to the hotel is Entebbe International Airport (EBB).

The closest commercial domestic airport to the hotel is Kihihi Airport (KHX). Round-trip flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Kihihi Airport (KHX) are included.

We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip. The tour operator on this trip provides comprehensive passenger and public liability insurance; however, this is not the same as travel insurance.

We’ve got you covered when it comes to transfers between the airport and your hotel.

Your trip includes 4 airport transfers:*

April 14 at 6 a.m.: From your accommodation in Entebbe to the domestic terminal at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) for your flight to Kihihi Airport (KHX).

April 14 at 8:30 a.m.: From Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Buhoma Lodge.
April 17 at 7:30 a.m.: From Buhoma Lodge to Kihihi Airport (KHX).

April 17 at 11 a.m.: From the domestic terminal at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to your accommodation in Entebbe (if applicable).

To ensure timely transfers to and from Entebbe International Airport (EBB), it is recommended that you stay at the Boma Hotel in Entebbe the night before this DreamTrip begins.

To get free access to airport transfers, you must submit your flight information here by March 17. Helpful reminder: Flights are not included in the price.

*These transfers are available only for the airport(s) and dates listed above.
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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 65 days or more before your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 65 days before your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are on a per-person basis.

Name Change Policy:
Name changes are not allowed on this trip.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips™ Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Members with additional people in the room, not booked prior to travel, will be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip price.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on two adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.

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