Uganda 4 Days / 3 Nights
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Uganda Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi
A once-in-a-lifetime hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in ancient rainforest.
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
StartsNairobi / Nanyuki
Best timeJanuary – February, July – September
StyleGuided trek
Overview
About this journey
Ascend Mount Kenya via the gentle Sirimon route and descend through the spectacular Chogoria route, passing glacial tarns, the Gorges Valley and alpine moorland dotted with giant groundsel and lobelia. Led by certified mountain guides with porters and a cook.
Region: Mount Kenya National Park · Best time: January – February, July – September
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Sunrise summit at Point Lenana
- Giant lobelia and groundsel moorlands
- Lake Michaelson and the Gorges Valley
- Certified guides, porters and cook
- Gradual acclimatisation profile
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses
Drive to the Sirimon Gate and trek through forest to the first camp.
Day 2Old Moses – Shipton's Camp
Trek up the Mackinder Valley with views of the main peaks.
Day 3Summit Day: Point Lenana
Pre-dawn ascent to Point Lenana for sunrise, then descend to Mintos camp on the Chogoria side.
Day 4Mintos – Chogoria Forest
Descend past Lake Michaelson and the Gorges Valley into the bamboo forest.
Day 5Chogoria – Nairobi
Final descent to the gate and return transfer to Nairobi.
Itineraries are a guide and can be adjusted — add nights, upgrade lodges, or combine with another tour.
What's included
Inclusions & exclusions
Typically included
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Transport in a comfortable 4x4 / suitable vehicle
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Park and conservancy entry fees (as quoted)
- Bottled drinking water on safari
- Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon flights)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Final inclusions are confirmed in your personalised quote.
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