4-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

4 Days Round trip from Hotel Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through the dense, mist-covered slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Spend a full hour observing mountain gorillas and learning their behaviour
  • 03 Travel across western Uganda's tropical rain forests, savannah fields, and Kigezi hills
  • 04 Stop at the Equator for photos and snacks along the journey

Enjoy a gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park on this 4-day Uganda journey. Travel through tropical rain forests, savannah fields, and the terraced hills of Kigezi, famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa, before coming face to face with mountain gorillas. Spend a full hour observing their behaviour and taking photos after your trek through the dense, mist-covered forest.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

  • Receive a warm welcome on arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where People's Choice Tours Company driver will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation.

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Protea Hotel or another arranged hotel as you recover from jet lag and prepare for the next day's adventure.

2
Day 02

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and embark on a road trip to western Uganda, heading towards the gorilla land of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This is a long drive of approximately 7 hours, with a lunch stop en route. Though long, the journey takes you through a variety of landscapes, including tropical rain forests, savannah fields, and the terraced hills of Kigezi, famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa.

  • There will be a stop at the Equator to buy some snacks and take photos.

  • Arrive in the late evening for relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay as you await the next day's adventure.

3
Day 03

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

  • After breakfast, attend a briefing by the park ranger guides, then depart with picnic lunch boxes to begin the trek. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more as you search for the mountain gorillas, hiking up and down slippery slopes through dense, mist-covered vegetation. For this reason, you will carry a packed lunch for the activity. This active quest will eventually bring you face to face with one of the most sought-after creatures - the mountain gorillas.

  • Upon reaching them, you will spend a full hour observing and learning about their behaviour while taking photos.

4
Day 04

Return to Kampala and Entebbe

  • After breakfast, get on the road to Kampala.

  • Make a stop at the Equator and take some photos.

  • Proceed to Kampala for lunch and then continue to Entebbe Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla permit

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Guides and park fees

What's Not Included

  • International flight ticket

  • Insurance

  • Beverages

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Experience

  • Enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Mburo National Park for animal experiences.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Hotel.

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