Uganda · Trekking

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi from Kampala with Permit

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
02 Get up close with the mountain gorillas
03 Stop at the Equator for photography on the scenic drive
04 Visit the Batwa community on an optional cultural walk

Go on a 3-day adventurous gorilla tracking tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kampala, Uganda. Trek through the lush green forests of the national park, track the gorillas, and spend time observing them before returning to Kampala.

After spending an hour with the gorillas, descend back to the lodge for refreshments.

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, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Bwindi

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your tour guide, and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Enjoy the scenic drive and stop at the Equator for photography and lunch in Mbarara town.
Arrive at Bakiga Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Wake up early at 6 am, have breakfast, and drive to the park headquarters at 7 am with your packed lunch to be briefed on the dos and don'ts while with the gorillas.
Proceed to track the gorillas in the forest at 8:30 am. The trek through the forest will take around 2-6 hours, depending on the movement of the animals on the day.
After spending an hour with the gorillas, descend back to the lodge for refreshments.
Go for a nature walk or a cultural walk to the Batwa community in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at Bakiga Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 03