Uganda · Wildlife

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Uganda with Bwindi and Village Walk

3 Days Round trip from Buhoma Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a breathtaking drive through the Kigezi Highlands and lush landscapes
  • 03 Cross the Equator on your journey through southwest Uganda
  • 04 Participate in a guided village walk to experience local Ugandan cultures and lifestyles

Enjoy this gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi Forest, where you can get an exceptional view of the mountain gorillas in Uganda. Travel through southwest Uganda, crossing the Equator and passing the scenic Kigezi Highlands, banana plantations, herds of Ankole cattle, and beautiful countryside on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This short safari combines remarkable wildlife encounters with some of Uganda's most memorable landscapes.

Enjoy this gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi Forest, where you can get an exceptional view of the mountain gorillas in Uganda.

From the itinerary

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 Kampala, Mbarara, Hoima, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After breakfast, set off early from Kampala and travel by road through southwest Uganda with your guide. Cross the Equator, continue to Mbarara for lunch, and then drive through savannah grasslands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The scenic journey through the Kigezi Highlands, known as the Switzerland of Uganda, along with banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle, leads you to the Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi.

Overnight at Gorilla Resort / Buhoma Community Bandas (Full Board).

2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking and Village Walk

  • Have an early morning breakfast.

  • After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense rainforest undergrowth and thick creepers to track these endangered mammals. Sitting with the most peaceful, rarest, and endangered of all the apes is a fascinating experience.

  • After the one hour allowed with the giants, return to the lodge.

  • If you have the afternoon free, enjoy a guided village walk to nearby communities to see and experience different aspects of Ugandan life, culture, and lifestyle.

Overnight at Gorilla Resort / Buhoma Community Bandas (Full Board).

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala

  • After breakfast, return to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon.

  • End of Uganda Gorilla Tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buhoma 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla trekking permits
  • Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography, and touring
  • Full board accommodation
  • Full-time English-speaking professional Ugandan driver/guide
  • All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water while on safari
  • Airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • Kampala hotel fees (the eve of the safari and the night after the safari)
  • Tips
  • Laundry services
  • Beverages/drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Buhoma, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Buhoma.

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