3-Day Gorilla Tracking Tour in Bwindi with Batwa Trail Experience

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Get up close with the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• 02 Explore the scenic Batwa Trail and encounter the Pygmy community
• 03 Discover one of the world's remaining habitats for mountain gorillas
• 04 Add optional chimpanzee tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda on this 3-day excursion and track the rare mountain gorillas in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Explore the scenic Batwa Trail, encounter the Pygmy community, and capture candid pictures as you discover the picturesque national park. The tour also offers the option of chimpanzee tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park on request.

Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda on this 3-day excursion and track the rare mountain gorillas in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Pick up from Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Kampala.

• Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to many of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

2

Day 02

Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Trail Experience

• Go gorilla tracking early in the morning and again late in the afternoon.

• Follow the Batwa Trail and encounter the Pygmy community.

3

Day 03

Return to Kampala via Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Transfer back to Kampala via Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimpanzee tracking. This is an optional activity, but it can be organized on request.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation (1 double-room tent and 1 single-room tent)

• Transportation

• All meals, selected soft beverages, and water for the entire trip

• Park entrance fees

• Guiding fees

• All activities

• Airport transfers

• Permits for gorilla tracking

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages

• Chimpanzee tracking (USD 50 per person) in Kyambura Gorge (Queen Elizabeth National Park)

• Tips or gratuities

Know before you go

• Gorilla tracking permits cost $600 per person, and chimpanzee tracking rates vary depending on where the tracking is done. In this case, chimpanzee tracking costs $50 per person.

• All these must be paid earlier to avoid inconvenience due to the high demand for these permits and the increasing tourist numbers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe International Airport

Tour start

14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.