Uganda · Up-Close Animal Experiences

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Tour from Kampala

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to gorilla groups in Bwindi Forest
  • 02 Enjoy a local lunch at the Igongo Culture Centre
  • 03 Watch mighty gorillas in their natural habitat
  • 04 Drive through the farmlands and rolling hills of Kabale
  • 05 Stop in Mbarara for lunch and souvenir shopping

Explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, on the edge of the Rift Valley, on this 3-day journey from Kampala. Travel through central Uganda and the farmlands and rolling hills of Kabale before reaching Rushaga in Bwindi Forest for an unforgettable gorilla tracking experience. Enjoy local lunch stops along the way, spend time watching mighty gorillas in their natural habitat, and return to Kampala with a stop in Mbarara for lunch and souvenir shopping.

Reach the gorillas and learn from your guide how to behave around them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Mbarara, Kabale, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Kampala to Bwindi Forest

  • Depart in the morning after a warm breakfast and drive to the southwest of Uganda.

  • Drive through central Uganda and stop for lunch at the Igongo Culture Centre.

  • Continue through the farmlands, rolling hills of Kabale, and local villages before reaching Rushaga in Bwindi Forest.

Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi

  • Enjoy an early breakfast and drive to the briefing point for a pre-trek briefing.

  • Start the trek with your guide to the allocated gorilla group.

  • Reach the gorillas and learn from your guide how to behave around them.

3
Day 03

Return from Bwindi to Kampala

  • Enjoy breakfast and drive back to Kampala.

  • Stop in Mbarara for lunch and shop for souvenirs.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga in Bwindi Forest, Igongo Culture Centre, rolling hills of Kabale

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga in Bwindi Forest, Igongo Culture Centre, rolling hills of Kabale

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Safari 4x4 car
  • English-speaking Uganda guide
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Gorilla permit
  • Park fees
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Visas
  • Drinks
  • Items of a personal nature

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $850.00 — $1,050.00
Double Sharing $850.00 — $1,050.00

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