Uganda · Trekking

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • 02 See gorillas in their natural habitat from just a few metres away
  • 03 Stop at the Equator crossing for photos and coffee
  • 04 Taste Uganda's Matooke and roasted goat meat in Mbarara

Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a large primeval forest in south-western Uganda's Kanungu District, on the edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. This 3-day safari takes you from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Along the way, stop at the Equator crossing, enjoy lunch in Mbarara, and see gorillas in their natural habitat.

Come face-to-face with the mountain gorillas, watching them from just a few metres away.

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, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Leave Kampala and drive towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

  • Stop at the Equator crossing. It's a wonderful spot to take pictures and have a cup of coffee.

  • En route, have lunch in Mbarara. It's a great opportunity to try western Uganda's Matooke (plantain-type bananas) and roasted goat meat, if non-vegetarian.

  • Drive through the virgin rolling hills of Ankole-Kigezi to the home of the infamous mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you arrive at around 6:00 pm.

  • Check in to Broadbill Forest Camp.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

  • Head to the headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for a meeting with the guides, who will also brief you about the schedule ahead.

  • Set out for a thrilling experience of tracking gorillas. Hiking within this mysterious and wonderful forest offers quite a lot to see as you make your way to the mountain gorillas. Look out for additional primates, butterflies, mammals, and birds.

  • Come face-to-face with the mountain gorillas, watching them from just a few metres away.

  • See baby gorillas with their mothers, and other gorillas going about their everyday routine right in front of you.

  • Return to Broadbill Forest Camp for an overnight stay on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Return Journey to Kampala

  • After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop for lunch in Mbarara town.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking Ugandan guide

  • Meals

  • Transport

  • Gorilla trekking permit

What's Not Included

  • Personal expense

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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