Uganda · Gorilla Trekking

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi with Equator Stop

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Spend one hour observing the behaviour of mountain gorillas
  • 03 Stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photos and a simple experiment
  • 04 Enjoy scenic countryside views of plantations, hills, and the Virunga massif

Embark on a 3-day gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a magical journey into the jungles of East Africa where you can spot the elusive mountain gorillas. Observe their behaviour up close, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of plantations and hills along the way, and capture memorable photos at the Equator crossing. This short safari combines one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife experiences with scenic travel through the countryside.

Embark on a 3-day gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a magical journey into the jungles of East Africa where you can spot the elusive mountain gorillas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Kabale, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi

  • You will be picked up from Entebbe/Kampala for the first day of your 3-day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour.
  • The drive from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda takes about 8-9 hours. Although it may seem like a long journey, it is worth it for the countryside scenery, with some of the most beautiful landscapes ranging from plantations and hills all the way to the Virunga massif. Keep your camera close, as your driver will definitely stop if you need to capture a beautiful moment.
  • Have an en-route stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photography and a simple experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for lunch.

  • After lunch, continue on a scenic drive to Bwindi National Park or Kabale for an overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge

Meals: Lunch & dinner (breakfast not included)

Drinks: Drinking water

2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • After an early morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to Ruhija Park headquarters for a briefing, where you will join others before heading into the forest for your gorilla trek. This trek can last between 30 minutes and 7 hours, depending on the location of the mountain gorilla family on that particular day.

  • Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them, observing their behaviour and taking photographs before returning to the park headquarters to receive your certificate confirming that you tracked gorillas in Uganda.

Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Meals: All meals included

Drinks: Drinking water

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

  • After breakfast, drive to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation, or you may choose to fly out of Uganda on the last day of your tour.

  • As you use the same route back, you will have another stop at the Equator crossing for photo moments, buying souvenirs, or simply relaxing before continuing to Kampala/Entebbe.

Main Destination: Entebbe

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

Drinks: Mineral water

End of the Tour.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Equator crossing at Kayabwe, plantations and hills

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Equator crossing at Kayabwe, plantations and hills

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers

  • Park entrance fees

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Drinking water

  • Guide allowances

  • Transportation and fuel

What's Not Included

  • Laundry services

  • Tips to guides

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari (Luxury): Gorilla Trekking Tour is a magical journey into the isolated jungles of East Africa where you should expect an experience like no other.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe/Kampala
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
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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