Uganda · Wildlife

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a one-hour encounter with mountain gorillas
  • 02 Stop at the Equator for photos on the journey from Kampala
  • 03 Look out for birds, butterflies, forest hogs, forest elephants, sitatungas, and dikers
  • 04 Spend the night at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with chances to spot baboons and other monkeys

Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which stretches across a series of steep ridges in the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range and is protected by UNESCO. Trek through the misty mountains for an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas, then continue to the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, look out for a variety of wildlife and enjoy Uganda's remarkable natural scenery.

Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which stretches across a series of steep ridges in the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range and is protected by UNESCO.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Masaka, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Meet your guide and set off early from Kampala for your gorilla trekking adventure.

  • Stop at the Equator for photos and have lunch in Masaka or Mbarara, depending on the time.

  • Continue to Bwindi to begin your experience in the mountain gorillas' habitat, passing through the neck of the impenetrable forest.

Overnight in Gorilla Mist Camp or equivalent.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Have an early breakfast before setting off for your gorilla trekking adventure with a specialized guide.

  • See birds, butterflies, and plant species, as well as forest hogs, forest elephants, sitatungas, and dikers.

  • Enjoy the walk through the forest and spend one hour around the gorillas.

  • Transfer toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • Spend the night at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, with an exciting drive there and a chance to see baboons and other monkeys.

Overnight in Pumba Safari Cottages.

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala

  • Have breakfast and leave for Kampala.

  • Have lunch along the way.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Gorilla permits
  • English-speaking Ugandan guide

What's Not Included

  • The accommodation can be adapted to your price range: budget, mid-range, or luxury. A mix is also possible.

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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