DAY 1: THE BOMA HOTEL ENTEBBE, ENTEBBE    

Entebbe

Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government, Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused. This charming town features tree-lined streets and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area.

Tourists can look forward to spending days on beautiful beaches along the banks of Lake Victoria, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps.

Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Entebbe International airport, you will be met by AMA Safaris – Ugandan representative and you will be transferred to the Boma Guest House.

Overnight: The Boma Hotel Entebbe         

Located on the outskirts of Entebbe, Uganda, the Boma Hotel sits in a leafy suburb and is surrounded by a lush, tropical garden. There are many nearby attractions to the hotel, including the Entebbe Botanical Garden and the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

The Boma Hotel has 15 luxurious ensuite rooms, individually decorated with a tasteful blend of African fabric and colonial furnishings. The rooms include a wide range of useful amenities, such as Wi-Fi and mosquito nets. There is a bar set in a landscaped garden with lake views which combine to provide a charming and relaxed “country house” experience. The main house includes a private dining veranda and living room for overnight guests. Other hotel facilities include a swimming pool. The hotel has 24-hour security and car parking.

Basis

Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2:  MAHOGANY SPRINGS LODGE, BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Located in south-western Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys and steep ridges.

This untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other draw cards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot and a variety of butterflies. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your 07hr45 flight to Kihihi airstrip and on arrival, a lodge driver guide will be waiting to transfer you to Mahogany Springs for a check –in.

Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge          

Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 mins away from the Gorilla tracking starting point. All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are high end suites. All Suites can be twin, double or triple.

There is 24/7 power in all the rooms. All rooms have large en-suite bathrooms with a gorgeously designed open terracotta shower. All 12 luxurious suites have their own private terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the grounds, river and surrounding areas.

The main dining area is exquisitely furnished and with panoramic views beyond the lodge’s own gardens you will enjoy dining in a tranquil and unrivalled setting. The service provided is as much an art form as the food therefore; the staffs are trained to very high standards.

Within the main building there is a stunning bar where guests can sit all day and night trying one of the many cocktails or simply a bottle of fine wine. Most of the produce used at Mahogany Springs is grown on site to provide guests with the freshest ingredients.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

DAY 3: MAHOGANY SPRINGS LODGE, BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST    

Day Itinerary

After an early breakfast, you will be picked by your driver guide and transferred to the park headquarters for briefing and allocation of porters who will assist with carrying your lunch box and water. You will the start the gorilla trekking adventure.

On meeting the gorillas, you are allowed an hour with them as you watch them go about their daily life. You will then return to the base and you will be transferred to the lodge. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a community visit.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

DAY 4: END OF ITINERARY       

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, you will be picked by your driver guide and transferred to Kihihi airstrip for your 09hr25 flight back to Entebbe arriving at 11hr55 on time for your departure flight.

Basis

Breakfast