Uganda · Up-Close Animal Experiences

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi with Equator Stop

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Observe how the gorillas behave, play, and react in the wild
  • 03 Stop at the Uganda Equator crossing sign at Kayabwe
  • 04 Travel through Uganda's scenic countryside to Bwindi

Sign up for 3 days of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than 400 mountain gorillas. Observe the behaviour of these elusive creatures from close proximity in the wilderness of the forest, and stop at the Uganda Equator crossing sign at Kayabwe for beautiful photos along the way.

Sign up for 3 days of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than 400 mountain gorillas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi

  • Meet your tour guide in Entebbe/Kampala and drive for 9-10 hours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • En route, make a brief stop at the Uganda Equator crossing sign at Kayabwe, and then have lunch.

Dinner and overnight at Haven Lodge.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Today, you will wake up relatively early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for your day's gorilla trekking activity. With your packed lunch and plenty of clean drinking water from the lodge, report to the ranger station at 07:45 am for registration and then attend a briefing by one of the rangers.
  • At 08:00 am, gorilla trekking commences. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth and parting thick creepers to track the gorillas. The trek can take from 30 minutes to 7 hours, so a reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes.
  • After spending one hour with the gorillas, you will then start your descent back to the briefing point and later return to your lodge. The experience of being in this jungle and meeting these enormous creatures will stay with you for life, even as you take in the beautiful scenery of the area.

Overnight at Haven Lodge.

3
Day 03

Return Drive to Entebbe

  • After breakfast, you will drive back to Entebbe and, on the way, have lunch in Mbarara.
  • You will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport to connect with your outbound international flight.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda Equator crossing sign at Kayabwe, Mbarara

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda Equator crossing sign at Kayabwe, Mbarara

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a 3-meal course basis (full board)
  • A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser vehicle and fuel, with a big sliding window for 360-degree viewing
  • Pop-up roof, front AC, and mini-fridge in the vehicle
  • An English-speaking tourist driver/guide
  • One gorilla tracking permit per person
  • Lunches mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • All park activities and entrance fees
  • Government taxes

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda entry visa fees
  • Drinks/alcoholic drinks
  • Additional meals
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Activities not part of the described programme
  • International travel insurance
  • PCR COVID-19 test fees

Know before you go

  • The price package is based on 2 pax sharing a double room/cottage.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda
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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