Uganda · Wildlife

4-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi from Kampala via Lake Mburo

4 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Track the shy mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
02 Meet the local communities around the forest
03 Stop at the Equator crossing for photos and refreshments
04 Travel through Lake Mburo National Park and the farms of Ankole

This trekking tour brings you closer to the shy mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Beginning and ending in Kampala, the journey travels via the Equator, Mbarara, and Lake Mburo National Park, with views of the farms of Ankole where you may observe many birds, reptiles, and primates. It also includes time to meet local communities around the park, adding a cultural dimension to this memorable wildlife experience.

Perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences you will ever go through, this trek takes 5-6 hours and is well worth the effort.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Your Lodge

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport at any time of the day, you will be received by your guide and transferred to the lodge for the night.

Day 02

Drive from Kampala to Bwindi via Mbarara

Start with a morning drive at 8:00 am to Bwindi via Mbarara. A stopover at the Equator crossing will be made for snacks, refreshments, and photography.
Lunch en route will be had at Agip Motel, Mbarara. We then proceed to Bwindi.
The afternoon will be spent walking among the local communities around the park and interacting with them.

Day 03

Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi

Start the day with coffee and breakfast, then head for a briefing by the UWA officials. The trek commences at 8 AM.
The ranger guide will lead you into the jungle to see the shy primates. Always take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla. Perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences you will ever go through, this trek takes 5-6 hours and is well worth the effort.

Day 04

Return from Bwindi to Entebbe via Lake Mburo

After an early morning cup of coffee and breakfast, drive from Kampala to Entebbe through Lake Mburo National Park, having lunch at the Igongwa Cultural Center. You will reach your lodging in Entebbe by the evening.