Uganda · Wildlife

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi via the Kigezi Highlands

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Kigezi Highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa"
  • 02 Observe endangered mountain gorillas at close range
  • 03 Trek through the spectacular Bwindi rainforest
  • 04 Travel across Uganda's savannah grasslands and see Ankole longhorn cattle

Trek to trace mountain gorillas and discover their habits and habitats on this exciting adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns, Bwindi Forest is home to the endangered mountain gorillas and offers a remarkable rainforest setting for this experience. Along the way, travel through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa," before coming face to face with these fascinating creatures.

Trek to trace mountain gorillas and discover their habits and habitats on this exciting adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Bwindi Through the Kigezi Highlands

  • Meet your Bwindi guide at your accommodation at 0700 hrs.

  • Start early in the morning from Kampala and head southwest across the equator.

  • Drive through savannah grasslands and see banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle, famous for their incredible longhorns.

  • Ascend into the Kigezi Highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa," with terraced farming and mountain scenery, and continue your drive on to Bwindi.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Sanctuary

  • Have an early breakfast and enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but it is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails that allow access to tourists.

  • Feel the thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants.

  • Come back, relax, have dinner, and spend the night at Bwindi View.

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala and Transfer to Entebbe

  • Wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast, end your stay in the "Land of the Mountain Gorillas," and depart with great memories of the moments spent with the fascinating mountain gorillas.

  • Transfer back to Kampala with lunch en route.

  • Proceed to Entebbe Airport, where you will catch your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla permits

  • Transportation

  • Hotel accommodation

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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