3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi with Batwa Cultural Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park on a guided gorilla trekking adventure
• 02 Discover the Equator at Kayabwe during a scenic countryside journey
• 03 Experience close encounters with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
• 04 Enjoy a Batwa cultural tour and learn about indigenous traditions

Discover Uganda's wild beauty on this 3-day gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Travel through scenic countryside, stop at the Equator in Kayabwe, and trek through dense rainforest to encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Spend a memorable hour observing these gentle giants and enjoy an authentic Batwa cultural experience. This journey combines wildlife adventure, cultural insight, and breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable safari in southwestern Uganda.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pickup in Entebbe or Kampala and Transfer to Bwindi

• Pick up from Entebbe or Kampala at the airport or your hotel.

• Transfer via the Equator at Kayabwe and continue to Bwindi for your 3-day Uganda gorilla trekking tour.

2

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

• Enjoy a gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

• Take part in a Batwa cultural tour.

3

Day 03

Return to Kampala or Entebbe Airport

• Return to Kampala or Entebbe Airport to end the trip.

• There is an option for a Kampala city tour depending on your arrival time in Kampala.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Gorilla permits

• Countryside road trip in an open-sided 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof

• Transfers from and back to the airport or hotel

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and closed shoes

• Sunscreen for hot days

Know before you go

• Gorilla trekking depends on the availability of permits.

• The trekking location may be in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo.

• The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour start

Kampala, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.