3-DAY UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Mountain Gorillas
  • 02 Rainforest Trekking
  • 03 Scenic drive through Uganda's interior highlands
  • 04 Equator crossing — optional photo stop
  • 05 Arrive Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • 06 Bwindi's ancient rainforest atmosphere
  • 07 Expert ranger-led trek into Bwindi forest
  • 08 One-hour gorilla family encounter
  • 09 Mountain gorilla silverbacks & infants
  • 10 Rich birdlife & forest biodiversity
  • 11 Lunch & rest at camp
  • 12 Optional Batwa Experience (extra cost)
  • 13 Optional short nature walk
  • 14 Final morning in Bwindi rainforest
  • 15 Scenic return drive through Ugandan highlands

Depart Entebbe in the early morning for the scenic overland drive southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests.

Rise early for the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on Earth. Expert rangers will lead your group deep into the primeval rainforest in search of one of the habituated mountain gorilla families.

Wake to the birdsong of the rainforest for a final morning in Bwindi. Depart mid-morning for the return journey to Entebbe, retracing the highlands route northward.

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Entebbe → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

  • Depart Entebbe in the early morning for the scenic overland drive southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests.
  • The journey takes approximately 8–9 hours, passing through rolling hills, equatorial farmlands, and the dramatic landscape of Uganda's southwest.
  • En route, enjoy a lunch stop at one of the local towns.
  • Arrive at Rushaga sector in the late afternoon.
  • Check in, freshen up, and receive a briefing from your guide on what to expect during tomorrow's gorilla trek.
  • Relax around camp as the sounds of the forest surround you.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner included. Drinking water included.

2
Day 02

Bwindi — Gorilla Trekking Day

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

  • Rise early for the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on Earth.
  • After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a trekking briefing.
  • Expert rangers will lead your group deep into the primeval rainforest in search of one of the habituated mountain gorilla families.
  • Treks can last anywhere from 1–6 hours depending on the gorillas' movements — once found, you are rewarded with a precious one-hour observation in their natural habitat, watching silverbacks, mothers, and playful infants at close range.
  • After the trek, return to camp for lunch and rest.
  • Optional afternoon walk through a local community or forest trail.
  • Optional: Batwa Experience (extra cost)

Accommodation: Itambira Seeds of Hope

Meals & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included.

3
Day 03

Bwindi → Entebbe

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Entebbe, Uganda

  • Wake to the birdsong of the rainforest for a final morning in Bwindi.
  • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and optional short nature walk near the lodge before checking out.
  • Depart mid-morning for the return journey to Entebbe, retracing the highlands route northward.
  • Stop for lunch en route and arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon or early evening, allowing time to freshen up before an onward flight or overnight stay in the city.

Accommodation: N/A — Entebbe

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport: Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser

  • Pick-up & drop-off: Airport/hotel pick-up & drop-off

  • Accommodation: Accommodation as per itinerary (Full Board)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout

  • Guide: Professional Safari Guide/Driver

  • Fees: All Park Entrance Fees

  • Game drives: Game drives in pop-up roof vehicle

  • Water: Mineral water throughout

  • Permit: Gorilla tracking permit

What's Not Included

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Items of personal use
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks
  • Gratuity for driver/guide
  • Chimpanzee tracking (optional ~ at an extra cost)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe
Tour start
Entebbe
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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