3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi with Equator and Culture

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Meet mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest during an unforgettable trekking experience
• 02 Step across the Equator line and capture memorable photographs at this iconic landmark
• 03 Explore Uganda's rural countryside and enjoy scenic drives away from Kampala's bustle
• 04 Discover traditional royal drum makers and experience Uganda's rich cultural heritage

Embark on a 3-day Uganda safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas. Along the way, visit the Equator line, meet traditional royal drum makers, and take in Uganda's scenic countryside as you travel from Entebbe and Kampala to Bwindi. Enjoy guided gorilla trekking through dense forest trails, with opportunities to observe diverse wildlife, bird species, and rich natural landscapes before returning to Entebbe.

Embark on a 3-day Uganda safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas.

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 Yes

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Entebbe to Bwindi via Kampala and the Equator

• Depart from Entebbe and travel towards Kampala for an extended road journey through Uganda's scenic countryside.
• Stop en route to meet and interact with traditional royal drum makers and learn about their cultural craftsmanship.
• Pause at the Equator line for photographs and observe this unique geographical landmark.
• Continue the scenic drive via Mbarara towards Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

2

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for registration and a detailed gorilla trekking briefing.
• Enter the dense rainforest trails with an experienced guide in search of mountain gorillas.
• Observe diverse primates, bird species, and unique forest vegetation during the trek.
• Spend one hour with the gorillas once located before returning to the park headquarters.

3

Day 03

Return from Bwindi to Kampala and Entebbe

• Enjoy breakfast before departing Bwindi for Kampala or Entebbe.
• Travel through Uganda's rural landscapes with scenic en-route stops.
• Observe traditional countryside life, including herdsmen tending cattle along the way.
• Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe, marking the end of the journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All meals and accommodation as per the itinerary
• Gorilla permits
• All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle
• Park entrance fees
• Services of a full-time English-speaking driver-guide
• Water while on safari
• All airport pick-ups and drop-offs
• All activities as stipulated in the itinerary
• All government taxes and levies

What's Not Included

• Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Phone calls and bar bills
• Personal insurance
• Airfare
• All other services of a personal nature
• Driver-guide gratuity

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour start

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.