Uganda · Wildlife

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Tour with Ishasha and Lake Mburo

3 Days Round trip from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Stop at the Uganda Equator for memorable photos on both hemispheres
  • 03 Drive through Ishasha for a chance to spot tree lions and elephants
  • 04 Enjoy wildlife sightseeing in Lake Mburo National Park

Experience a memorable trip to Uganda's remaining natural forests in Bwindi and encounter the gentle giants deep in their natural habitat. This 3-day tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla tracking, with scenic stopovers at the Uganda Equator and through the tea plantations of Igara. Along the way, enjoy wildlife viewing in Ishasha and Lake Mburo National Park, adding even more variety to your safari experience.

Experience a memorable trip to Uganda's remaining natural forests in Bwindi and encounter the gentle giants deep in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Bwindi via the Equator and Ishasha

  • Meet your guide for the safari trip at 7:00 am from wherever is most convenient for you, whether your hotel or residence. Stop at the Uganda Equator for a photography session.
  • Continue to Mbarara town for lunch at Agip Motel or Igongo.
  • Drive through Bushenyi and Ishaka, and enjoy views of the tea plantations at Igara.
  • Get a chance to see the tree lions and some elephants while passing through Ishasha.
  • Continue through Kihihi-Butogota town to Buhoma and check in at the Buhoma section of Bwindi at your booked lodge. Have dinner and get ready for the thrilling Uganda gorilla trekking expedition the following day.
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Day 02

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

  • Report to the park headquarters at 7:30 am after an early breakfast for a briefing on gorilla tracking etiquette.
  • Begin gorilla tracking and search for these gentle but giant mountain gorillas under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide and a park ranger guide.
  • Take your time tracking these animals. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to an entire day to locate a gorilla family.

Stay overnight at your lodge.

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala via Lake Mburo

  • Enjoy breakfast in the morning and continue the drive back to Kampala, with a stop for lunch in Mbarara town.

  • Drive slowly through Lake Mburo National Park to watch wild animals such as zebras and antelopes.

  • Continue further with another stopover at the Uganda Equator line.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 vehicle

  • English-speaking local guide

  • Gorilla permit per person

  • Accommodation while on tour

  • Bottled water - 1 litre per day

  • Free game drive in the Ishasha section

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Tour start
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

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