8 Day Coffee and Gorilla Safari Experience in Uganda
Coffee and Gorilla Experience Safari in Uganda
The 8-day coffee and gorilla experience is a private eco-tourism tour package that takes you to a coffee farm estate in Fort Portal and Bwindi National Park. Your highlights include coffee processing, Gorilla trek, and the Igongo Cultural Centre.
Key information
- Private safari
- Children from the age of 16 year old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starting point and ending point: Entebbe
- Languages spoken: English
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking
- Excursions to Igongo Cultural Center
- Eco tourism in Fort Portal coffee processing
- Ground transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Landcruiser
- Services of an English-speaking driver / guide
- 7 nights accommodation in hand-picked eco lodges
- Daily meals and mineral water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers
Styles
Accommodation
During this safari experience, you will stay at various accommodations for 7 nights:
- Papyrus Guest House
- The Coffee Lodge
- Mwebesa Guest House - Ride 4 a Woman guest house in Bwindi
- Igongo Cultural Center and Country Hotel
Program
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking: Encounter majestic mountain gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Coffee cultural experience: Visit local coffee plantations and learn the coffee process of Uganda’s finest coffee
- Scenic landscapes and nature: Explore Uganda's stunning landscapes, including lush forests, hills, and plantations, with opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting
- Cultural immersion: Discover arts, crafts and photos of the history of Southwestern Uganda
- Comfortable eco-friendly accommodations that support sustainable and responsible travel
- Responsible tourism: Support conservation and local communities through responsible travel with Travelers Link Africa
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
The 8-day coffee and gorilla experience starts at Entebbe Airport, where you will be met by a company representative / guide who will transfer you to your place of overnight stay. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may visit the Gorilla Conservation Cafe in Entebbe to learn more about coffee in Uganda.
Gorilla Conservation Coffee is a social enterprise of Conservation Through Public Health, an award-winning NGO and nonprofit supporting local farmers and helping to protect endangered gorillas and their fragile habitat.
- Meal plan: Dinner depending on time of arrival
- Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 2: Entebbe - Clarke’s Farm and Coffee Estate
Today, set off for Clarke’s Farm and Coffee Estate situated on 1,500 acres of land. The farm has seven hundred acres of coffee, mainly Robusta, with a few hectares of Arabica.
It was set up to teach both smallholder and large-scale farmers expert agronomy practices. It also acts as a tool for educating non-farmers or school children on how Ugandan food and Robusta coffee are produced. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation at the lodge.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 3: Clarke Farm activities - coffee farm tour
After a relaxed breakfast, head out for the coffee farm tour. Get immersed on the farm tour led by experienced farm staff. You will be driven through the coffee forest and taken to the nursery and coffee factory where they can learn.
Learn how coffee is grown and prepared for the market. Activities on this tour include picking your coffee cherries or potting coffee trees. The session ends with a unique coffee-tasting and cupping experience in the coffee lab as you discover the flavors of coffee in a whole new way!
After lunch, spend the day participating in activities at the farm. You may embark on scenic walking with amazing hilltop views as you head out for nature river walks, jogging, and mountain biking trails of various difficulty levels, bouldering / rock climbing.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 4: Clarke Farm activities / relaxation
Spend this day at leisure or partake in any other activities you may have missed out on the day before.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 5: To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After breakfast, head out to Bwindi Forest National Park, the home of the mountain gorillas arriving in the late evening for relaxation.
The journey from Clarke Farm to Bwindi Forest takes you through scenic landscapes, starting with a drive southwest towards Bwindi. As you pass rolling hills, lush greenery, and rural villages, you'll be treated to breathtaking views. The final stretch becomes more rugged, with winding roads leading into the dense, mist-covered rainforest of Bwindi, setting the stage for your gorilla trekking adventure.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Mwebesa Guest House - Ride 4 a Woman guesthouse
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
In the early morning, you will be briefed on gorilla tracking at the park headquarters and assigned groups of 8 people per group. Accompanied by a guide and your packed lunch, you will go in search of the gorillas in a small group. You walk through the forest, in good spirits you go uphill, sometimes you descend again and then climb up a slope again.
The duration of gorilla tracking is unpredictable. The walk can be quite strenuous due to the muddy trails and mountainous areas, but it is definitely worth it! For an hour, you can spend time with these peaceful ‘Gentle Giants’ as they go about their daily activities of grooming, feeding, and playing. Later, head back to the trailhead and thereafter proceed to your accommodation for relaxation.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Mwebesa Guest House - Ride 4 a Woman guesthouse
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park - Igongo Cultural Center
Breakfast and you head to Igongo Cultural Center arriving in time for late lunch / have lunch en-route. You may make use of the spa and wellness center for relaxation. Alternatively, check out the Cultural Museum and discover art, crafts, photos and History of Southwestern Uganda.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Igongo Cultural Center and Country Hotel
- Comfort level: Mid-range
Day 8: Igongo Museum - Entebbe
This day will start by visiting the Igongo Museum to learn about Ankole’s cultural heritage and checking out the Nkwanzi Crafts Shop. Thereafter, you will transfer to Entebbe with a stop at the equator for photos or shopping and lunch en-route then proceed to Entebbe arriving in time for relaxation before departing for the airport. Depending on your flight time, a day room is available for freshening up before heading to the airport at the end of the Uganda Coffee and Gorilla Experience.
- Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
Location
This safari will take place in Entebbe, Clarke’s Farm and Coffee Estate, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Igongo Cultural Center Mbarara.
Your journey begins at a scenic Coffee Farm Estate in Fort Portal, where you'll explore the fascinating process of coffee production. Proceed to Bwindi National Park for a life-changing gorilla trekking experience, getting up close with the majestic mountain gorillas. Along the way, immerse yourself in the vibrant Ugandan culture at the Igongo Cultural Centre, adding a unique cultural twist to your adventure.
Uganda
Uganda, aptly named the Pearl of Africa, is a land gifted by nature. It is located in the Great Lakes Region with breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary biodiversity, and unforgettable adventures. This remarkably diverse country is where the East African savannah meets the lush West African jungle, creating an ecological paradise unlike any other.
Towering over Uganda’s landscapes are the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, Africa’s third-highest range, and the dramatic Virunga Volcanoes, while the shimmering waters of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, cradle its southern border. Lying in a basin between the eastern and western branches of the Rift Valley, Uganda’s elevated position gives it a more temperate climate than its equatorial location might suggest.
Most of the country sits over 1,000 meters above sea level, with a landscape that is largely flat apart from the forested mountain ranges that often define its borders.
One of Africa’s most water-rich nations, Uganda’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands cover 25% of its surface, keeping the landscape lush and green for most of the year—though the northern region gradually transitions into semi-desert.
Nowhere else on the continent can travelers witness such a rich variety of primates with such ease. From great apes—mountain gorillas and chimpanzees—to over a dozen monkey species, Uganda is a primate lover’s paradise. But it’s not just primates that thrive here. With over 1,000 bird species, Uganda is a birder’s wonderland, home to rare rainforest specialists and some of Africa’s most sought-after birds.
They invite you to explore Uganda, a diverse landscape with abundant wildlife, plenty to discover, and unique experiences. When recounting your time in this jewel of a country, you'll struggle to find the words that do justice to it.
Food
During the safari camp, you will be served with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner and drinking water / refillable water bottle.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Airport transfers
- Ground transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Landcruiser with gasoline / fuel
- Mineral water in the vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver / guide
- Gorilla trekking permits
- 7 nights accommodation
- Meals
- All activities mentioned
- Park fees
- Statutory taxes where applicable
What's not included
- International airfares
- Excess baggage charges
- Ugandan entry visa fees 50 USD per person
- Items of a personal nature such as room service, alcoholic drinks and beverages, laundry, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver / guide and hotel staff
- International airport departure taxes
- Jinja activities white-water rafting, kayaking, tubing, or even quad biking
- Optional activities unless specified as included
- Any other services not expressly shown in the itinerary or indicated as included
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Entebbe International Airport
3 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Travelers Link Africa will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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