Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari
Mahogany Springs Lodge, a private vehicle and a guide for your family alone. Gorillas without compromise.
4 Days 3 NightsPrivate Vehicle and GuideGorilla Permit IncludedLuxury
From USD 5,148 per person sharing
The short answer
What is the 4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari?
It is a 4 day, 3 night private gorilla safari based at Mahogany Springs Lodge in Buhoma, in the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You travel in a private vehicle with a driver guide for your family or party alone, spend one hour with a wild mountain gorilla family, and return to a comfortable lodge beside the forest. The price of USD 5,148 per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, the private vehicle and driver guide, three nights of luxury lodging, drinking water and a surprise souvenir.
Why you will love it
Highlights of your gorilla safari
Yours alone
A private vehicle and guide mean you set the pace, the stops and the photographs, with no strangers on board.
A lodge beside the trek
Mahogany Springs is a short walk or very short drive from the trek starting point, so your gorilla morning begins without a long commute.
A rest day built in
Trek on a rested Day 2, then take Day 3 at your own pace with the forest on your doorstep.
One hour, a lifetime
Sit within metres of a wild mountain gorilla family in one of the oldest rainforests in Africa.
The story
Gorillas without compromise
Some safaris try to see everything. This one is about doing one thing perfectly. You travel to Bwindi, one of the oldest and most biologically rich rainforests in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you stay in a lodge in Buhoma, on a forested hillside beside the Munyanga River, beneath a 400 year old mahogany tree. Your own vehicle and guide give you the road, the pace and the privacy. Then, on the morning that matters, you walk into the forest with the rangers and trackers and spend an hour with a gorilla family. Nothing about it is rushed, and nothing about it is shared with anyone you did not choose.
At a glance
Trip facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Destination | Buhoma, northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park |
| Length | 4 days, 3 nights, from and to Entebbe |
| Main experience | Mountain gorilla trekking, one hour with the family |
| Lodging | Mahogany Springs Lodge, 3 nights |
| Vehicle | Private vehicle with a driver guide, for your party alone |
| Minimum age | 15 years |
Price
Simple pricing, no surprises
4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari
USD 5,148per person sharing
Gorilla trekking permit included. Single supplement on request. Permits are limited, so send us your preferred dates early.
Day by day
Your 4 day itinerary
Day 1 Entebbe to Bwindi
Your private driver guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport and you set off south-west, crossing the Equator and passing the long-horned Ankole cattle of the western ranches. With stops for lunch and viewpoints, the drive takes about 9 to 10 hours, finishing among the green hills of Buhoma. Check in to Mahogany Springs Lodge, a quiet, comfortable base beside the Munyanga River on the edge of the forest. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast, it is a short walk or drive to the park headquarters for your ranger briefing. Then you trek into the forest with rangers and trackers to find a mountain gorilla family, and you spend one hour with them once found. The trek can take under an hour or most of the day. Back at the lodge, enjoy a hot shower, a spa treatment if you wish, and a celebration dinner. Second night at Mahogany Springs.
Day 3 A slow day at the forest edge
A deliberately unhurried day. Sleep in, relax on the panoramic terrace or by the firepit, or join a guided bird walk, a garden tour or a nature walk from the lodge. If you like, we can arrange a visit to the Batwa community, the forest's original people, at your own cost. Dinner and a third night at the lodge.
Day 4 Bwindi to Entebbe
Leave after breakfast for the drive back to Entebbe, about 9 to 10 hours with breaks, crossing the Equator again on the way. We recommend an international departure flight from about 10:00 pm. Your driver guide delivers you to the airport with time to spare.
What you get
Included and not included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- 3 nights luxury lodging at Mahogany Springs Lodge, meal plan confirmed in your quote
- Private vehicle with fuel and a driver guide for your party alone
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe
- Drinking water
- Surprise souvenir from us
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Tips for rangers, guides and porters
- Optional porter hire
- Entebbe hotel nights, unless arranged with us
- Optional Batwa community visit, spa treatments and extra drinks
Where you stay
Mahogany Springs Lodge
The setting
On a forested hillside in Buhoma, beside the Munyanga River, with a panoramic terrace, lounge, bar and firepit looking over the valley to the national park.
The suites
Spacious suites with banana-thatch roofs, verandahs and private bathrooms, including family suites for parties travelling together, and a small spa for tired legs.
The location
A short walk or very short drive from the gorilla trek starting point, so your morning begins close to the forest rather than hours away.
Gallery
The forest and its gorillas
Travel with confidence
A licensed Ugandan operator behind every step
Licensed
Wander and Wonder Uganda Limited, Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2026/102597.
Real people
Samuel Ojok, our Managing Director in the UK, Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer in Uganda, and Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant.
Your time zone
Call or WhatsApp the UK line from Europe, Canada and the USA and we answer quickly.
Before you go
Preparing for your trek
What to pack
Hiking boots, gaiters, gloves, long sleeves and trousers, a waterproof jacket, insect repellent and a daypack with a rain cover.
Fitness and age
Moderate fitness helps on steep, slippery trails. Porters are available. Gorilla trekking starts at age 15.
Health and etiquette
Anyone with a cold or infection must not trek, to protect the gorillas. Rangers brief you on keeping a respectful distance.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the USD 5,148 price?
The price per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, a private vehicle with fuel and a driver guide, luxury lodging at Mahogany Springs Lodge for 3 nights, drinking water and a surprise souvenir.
Is the vehicle and guide really private?
Yes. Your vehicle and driver guide are for your family or party alone, so you set the pace and the stops. You are never combined with other travellers.
Why is this a 4 day safari?
Bwindi is about 9 to 10 hours by road from Entebbe, so Day 1 is the drive in and Day 4 the drive out. Spending three nights at one lodge lets you trek on a rested Day 2 and enjoy a relaxed Day 3.
How long do you spend with the gorillas?
One hour with the gorilla family once the group is found. The walk to reach them can take anything from under an hour to most of the day.
How close is the lodge to the trek start?
Mahogany Springs is in the Buhoma sector, a short walk or a very short drive from the park headquarters where treks begin.
How fit do I need to be?
Treks range from a short climb to a full day on steep, muddy ground. Moderate fitness helps and porters are available. Gorilla trekking starts at age 15.
How do I book?
Press Reserve my permit to email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com with this package prefilled, or message +44 7826 805254 on WhatsApp. Permit dates are fixed once bought.
Enquire
Tell us when you want to go
Your gorilla family is waiting
Permits are limited and dates are fixed once bought. Reserve yours today.
Email bookingsWhatsApp +44 7826 805254Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari
Mahogany Springs Lodge, a private vehicle and a guide for your family alone. Gorillas without compromise.
4 Days 3 NightsPrivate Vehicle and GuideGorilla Permit IncludedLuxury
From USD 5,148 per person sharing
The short answer
What is the 4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari?
It is a 4 day, 3 night private gorilla safari based at Mahogany Springs Lodge in Buhoma, in the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You travel in a private vehicle with a driver guide for your family or party alone, spend one hour with a wild mountain gorilla family, and return to a comfortable lodge beside the forest. The price of USD 5,148 per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, the private vehicle and driver guide, three nights of luxury lodging, drinking water and a surprise souvenir.
Why you will love it
Highlights of your gorilla safari
Yours alone
A private vehicle and guide mean you set the pace, the stops and the photographs, with no strangers on board.
A lodge beside the trek
Mahogany Springs is a short walk or very short drive from the trek starting point, so your gorilla morning begins without a long commute.
A rest day built in
Trek on a rested Day 2, then take Day 3 at your own pace with the forest on your doorstep.
One hour, a lifetime
Sit within metres of a wild mountain gorilla family in one of the oldest rainforests in Africa.
The story
Gorillas without compromise
Some safaris try to see everything. This one is about doing one thing perfectly. You travel to Bwindi, one of the oldest and most biologically rich rainforests in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you stay in a lodge in Buhoma, on a forested hillside beside the Munyanga River, beneath a 400 year old mahogany tree. Your own vehicle and guide give you the road, the pace and the privacy. Then, on the morning that matters, you walk into the forest with the rangers and trackers and spend an hour with a gorilla family. Nothing about it is rushed, and nothing about it is shared with anyone you did not choose.
At a glance
Trip facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Destination | Buhoma, northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park |
| Length | 4 days, 3 nights, from and to Entebbe |
| Main experience | Mountain gorilla trekking, one hour with the family |
| Lodging | Mahogany Springs Lodge, 3 nights |
| Vehicle | Private vehicle with a driver guide, for your party alone |
| Minimum age | 15 years |
Price
Simple pricing, no surprises
4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari
USD 5,148per person sharing
Gorilla trekking permit included. Single supplement on request. Permits are limited, so send us your preferred dates early.
Day by day
Your 4 day itinerary
Day 1 Entebbe to Bwindi
Your private driver guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport and you set off south-west, crossing the Equator and passing the long-horned Ankole cattle of the western ranches. With stops for lunch and viewpoints, the drive takes about 9 to 10 hours, finishing among the green hills of Buhoma. Check in to Mahogany Springs Lodge, a quiet, comfortable base beside the Munyanga River on the edge of the forest. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast, it is a short walk or drive to the park headquarters for your ranger briefing. Then you trek into the forest with rangers and trackers to find a mountain gorilla family, and you spend one hour with them once found. The trek can take under an hour or most of the day. Back at the lodge, enjoy a hot shower, a spa treatment if you wish, and a celebration dinner. Second night at Mahogany Springs.
Day 3 A slow day at the forest edge
A deliberately unhurried day. Sleep in, relax on the panoramic terrace or by the firepit, or join a guided bird walk, a garden tour or a nature walk from the lodge. If you like, we can arrange a visit to the Batwa community, the forest's original people, at your own cost. Dinner and a third night at the lodge.
Day 4 Bwindi to Entebbe
Leave after breakfast for the drive back to Entebbe, about 9 to 10 hours with breaks, crossing the Equator again on the way. We recommend an international departure flight from about 10:00 pm. Your driver guide delivers you to the airport with time to spare.
What you get
Included and not included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- 3 nights luxury lodging at Mahogany Springs Lodge, meal plan confirmed in your quote
- Private vehicle with fuel and a driver guide for your party alone
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe
- Drinking water
- Surprise souvenir from us
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Tips for rangers, guides and porters
- Optional porter hire
- Entebbe hotel nights, unless arranged with us
- Optional Batwa community visit, spa treatments and extra drinks
Where you stay
Mahogany Springs Lodge
The setting
On a forested hillside in Buhoma, beside the Munyanga River, with a panoramic terrace, lounge, bar and firepit looking over the valley to the national park.
The suites
Spacious suites with banana-thatch roofs, verandahs and private bathrooms, including family suites for parties travelling together, and a small spa for tired legs.
The location
A short walk or very short drive from the gorilla trek starting point, so your morning begins close to the forest rather than hours away.
Gallery
The forest and its gorillas
Travel with confidence
A licensed Ugandan operator behind every step
Licensed
Wander and Wonder Uganda Limited, Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2026/102597.
Real people
Samuel Ojok, our Managing Director in the UK, Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer in Uganda, and Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant.
Your time zone
Call or WhatsApp the UK line from Europe, Canada and the USA and we answer quickly.
Before you go
Preparing for your trek
What to pack
Hiking boots, gaiters, gloves, long sleeves and trousers, a waterproof jacket, insect repellent and a daypack with a rain cover.
Fitness and age
Moderate fitness helps on steep, slippery trails. Porters are available. Gorilla trekking starts at age 15.
Health and etiquette
Anyone with a cold or infection must not trek, to protect the gorillas. Rangers brief you on keeping a respectful distance.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the USD 5,148 price?
The price per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, a private vehicle with fuel and a driver guide, luxury lodging at Mahogany Springs Lodge for 3 nights, drinking water and a surprise souvenir.
Is the vehicle and guide really private?
Yes. Your vehicle and driver guide are for your family or party alone, so you set the pace and the stops. You are never combined with other travellers.
Why is this a 4 day safari?
Bwindi is about 9 to 10 hours by road from Entebbe, so Day 1 is the drive in and Day 4 the drive out. Spending three nights at one lodge lets you trek on a rested Day 2 and enjoy a relaxed Day 3.
How long do you spend with the gorillas?
One hour with the gorilla family once the group is found. The walk to reach them can take anything from under an hour to most of the day.
How close is the lodge to the trek start?
Mahogany Springs is in the Buhoma sector, a short walk or a very short drive from the park headquarters where treks begin.
How fit do I need to be?
Treks range from a short climb to a full day on steep, muddy ground. Moderate fitness helps and porters are available. Gorilla trekking starts at age 15.
How do I book?
Press Reserve my permit to email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com with this package prefilled, or message +44 7826 805254 on WhatsApp. Permit dates are fixed once bought.
Enquire
Tell us when you want to go
Your gorilla family is waiting
Permits are limited and dates are fixed once bought. Reserve yours today.
Email bookingsWhatsApp +44 7826 805254