Uganda · Trekking

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi with Equator Stop

3 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • 02 Stop at the Equator and step across the Equatorial line
  • 03 Meet Uganda's renowned royal drum makers en route
  • 04 Enjoy Uganda's rural countryside and eye-catching scenery away from bustling Kampala

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Along the way from Entebbe, stop at the Equator, enjoy eye-catching scenery, and meet Uganda's renowned royal drum makers. Trek through the dense forest in search of mountain gorillas, with chances to spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. This 3-day safari also offers a glimpse into Uganda's rural countryside as you journey between the park and Kampala.

After finding the gorillas, spend one hour with them before trekking back to the park headquarters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Entebbe to Bwindi via the Equator and Mbarara

  • Depart from Entebbe to Kampala for an 8-9-hour road journey. En route, meet and interact with the royal drum makers, stop at the Equator, and capture some eye-catching scenery along the way.

  • Continue to Mbarara and take a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • After breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for registration and join others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and don'ts during your trek. Along with your guide, head onto the gorilla trails to find these mighty beasts. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails that allow access to tourists.

  • Spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, spend one hour with them before trekking back to the park headquarters.

3
Day 03

Bwindi to Kampala or Entebbe

  • After breakfast, travel to Kampala or Entebbe, if not taking an outbound flight. En route, make occasional stops to catch a glimpse of Uganda's rural life and watch herdsmen tending to their cattle.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Equator, Mbarara countryside

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Equator, Mbarara countryside

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals and accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Gorilla permits
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 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 International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in 14 Kitaasa Rd.

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