Uganda · Wildlife

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi with Buhoma Village Walk

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Visit Igongo Cultural Village and see the Ankole museum
  • 03 Take a guided walk through Buhoma Village
  • 04 Explore the culture and day-to-day activities of the local community

Go gorilla trekking from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Observe the behaviour of these remarkable primates along with other wildlife in this lush highland rainforest. The tour also includes a walk through Buhoma Village, where you will explore the community and learn about the day-to-day activities of the local people with your tour guide.

The guides will lead you into the jungle to see the shy primates.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Bwindi via the Equator and Mbarara

  • You will be picked up by our guide/driver at 7:30 am from your hotel or place of residence in Kampala and drive to Mbarara, 283 km from Kampala, via Masaka.
  • Make your first stop at the Equator for snacks and photography. Continue with a visit to Igongo Cultural Village and see the Ankole museum.
  • Have lunch at Agip Motel Mbarara, then drive on to Bwindi, the lushest highland rainforest on earth and home to more than 400 gorillas, primates, exotic birds, valleys, hilltops, and papyrus swamps.

Have dinner and stay the night at Buhoma Community Rest Camp (budget facility).

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Buhoma Village Walk

  • Begin the day with breakfast and get ready for gorilla trekking, which starts at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff.
  • Be sure to carry a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, and other necessary gear. The guides will lead you into the jungle to see the shy primates. Take your lunch boxes and everything needed to track the rare mountain gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth.
  • Track the gorillas for about 2-6 hours, then go for the Buhoma Village walk in the afternoon. This offers a great opportunity to see how the people live here. The walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Haven Lodge, who will lead you through the village. You will be amazed by how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways.

Have dinner and stay the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Day 03

Bwindi to Kampala or Entebbe

  • After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop for lunch along the way.
  • Continue to Kampala/Entebbe to catch your evening flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Village, Equator, Igongo Cultural Village

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Village, Equator, Igongo Cultural Village

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by 4WD safari van and fuel expenses
  • Accommodation while on safari
  • Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari, plus 1 soft drink per meal, either a soda or mineral water, at lunch and dinner
  • Park entrance fees
  • Community visit
  • Ranger fees
  • One gorilla permit per person, to be secured and paid in advance
  • Visit to Igongo Cultural Village
  • Fuel and all activities while on the tour, as detailed in the itinerary
  • Return airport transfers
  • AMREF Emergency Evacuation Medical Insurance
  • Lots of fun in the African sun

What's Not Included

  • Local and international flights
  • Accommodation in Kampala (the day prior to safari departure and on return from the safari)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs, and any other items of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Rain jacket
  • Drinking water
  • Snacks
  • Jungle boots

Know before you go

  • This Uganda gorilla trekking tour can be designed according to our clients' needs. For example, you can choose to combine the tour with Tanzania or Kenya safaris.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,620.00 — $1,800.00
Double Sharing $1,620.00 — $1,800.00

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