5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors
This 5 day gorilla safari for seniors flies you from Entebbe to Bwindi, gives you a quiet afternoon before trek day, and flies you back the day after. Your porter, and a sedan chair if you need one, are included.
Fly-in · 5 days · Buhoma, BwindiWhatsApp +256 784 240480 · lindah@pomelo-ibisadventures.com
Who Is This 5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors Designed For?
It is built for travelers who want the gorillas without long road journeys or rushed days. It is part of our guide to gorilla trekking for seniors and disabled travelers.
Seniors
Who want the gorillas at an easier pace.
Knees and hips
Guests with joint, back or balance problems.
Limited mobility
Travelers who need a sedan chair to reach the gorillas.
Short on time
Anyone who wants a relaxed trip in five days.
Why Is This Gorilla Safari Easier for Seniors?
It replaces an 8 to 10 hour drive each way with a short flight, uses the gentlest trekking sector, and leaves room to rest.
- Flights, not long drives. Under 90 minutes by air with AeroLink from Entebbe to Kihihi, then a short transfer to Buhoma.
- A rest afternoon before the trek. You arrive the day before, not the morning of.
- The gentlest sector. Buhoma has the lowest altitude and gentler trails. See the easiest Bwindi sector for seniors.
- Trek-day support included. A personal porter walks with you, and a sedan chair is ready if you cannot walk the trail.
- A guide with you throughout, from airport pick-up to departure.
- Emergency evacuation cover through BARSOS for the whole trip.
What Happens Each Day on the 5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors?
There is one main activity day, the gorilla trek, with arrival, rest and travel days around it.
Arrival in Entebbe
Your guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to recover from the long flight. There is nothing planned and no early start tomorrow.
Fly to Bwindi and Rest
After a relaxed breakfast, you fly from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip, under 90 minutes in the air, then transfer to your lodge in the Buhoma sector. The afternoon is free. Rest with forest views, or take a gentle walk through the Buhoma community with your guide.
Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma
After breakfast, your guide takes you to the ranger briefing at Buhoma park headquarters and tells the rangers about your mobility before gorilla families are assigned. Your porter, or your sedan chair team if you need one, meets you at the trailhead. The group walks at the pace of its slowest member, and once you reach the gorillas you have one hour with the family. Afterwards, you return to the lodge and rest.
Fly Back to Entebbe and Rest
After breakfast, you transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. The afternoon is free to rest.
Departure
After breakfast, your guide transfers you to Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.
What Does the 5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors Include?
The 5 day gorilla safari for seniors costs $6,215 per person and includes everything you need on trek day.
Included
- One gorilla trekking permit, issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority
- One personal porter, and a sedan chair and porter team if you need one
- Return domestic flights, Entebbe to Bwindi
- English-speaking driver guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle, with bottled water and Wi-Fi
- Accommodation and three meals a day
- BARSOS emergency medical evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights
- Visas, applied for on the official Uganda eVisa portal
- Travel insurance. See our insurance guide
- A second porter, if you want one ($20 to $25)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not listed as included
No hidden costs on trek day. Your porter, and your sedan chair if you need one, are already in the price.
Can You Extend the Safari With a Game Drive?
Yes. You can extend the safari by a few days to add game drives and a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Message us for a custom itinerary.
One of our guests, MP, did exactly that on a slower, longer trip, with rest days, a night in Ishasha and a game drive in Queen Elizabeth. Read MP's story of gorilla trekking with Parkinson's.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors
How much does the 5 day gorilla safari for seniors cost?
The 5 day gorilla safari for seniors costs $6,215 per person, including the gorilla permit, a personal porter, a sedan chair if needed, return domestic flights, accommodation, meals, guide and BARSOS evacuation cover.
How fit do I need to be for this gorilla safari?
You do not need to be very fit. A personal porter supports you on the trail, and travelers who cannot walk it are carried to the gorillas in a sedan chair. Both are included in the price.
Which Bwindi sector does this safari use?
This safari uses the Buhoma sector, which has the lowest altitude and gentlest trails of Bwindi's four sectors.
Can I add Queen Elizabeth National Park?
Yes. You can extend the trip by a few days for game drives and a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Contact us for a custom itinerary.
Check Dates for Your 5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors
Each gorilla family takes only eight visitors a day. Send us your travel month and how far you can walk, and we will check permit availability.
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