Uganda · Primate Tours

3-Day Gorilla Tracking Tour in Bwindi with Kabale Scenic Drive

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Meet gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Drive through Kabale, the "Switzerland of Africa"
  • 03 Stop at the Equator for photographs on the way to Bwindi
  • 04 Track gorillas through Bwindi's impenetrable forest with UWA ranger guides
  • 05 Enjoy views of rolling hills, terraces, and lush vegetation on the return journey

Go on a 3-day gorilla tracking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and get up close with these shy primates in one of Uganda's most memorable wildlife experiences. Travel from Kampala or Entebbe through Mbarara to Bwindi, with a stop at the Equator, and return via the rolling hills of Kabale, the "Switzerland of Africa." Along the way, enjoy views of terraces and lush vegetation, with accommodation in Bwindi on a full-board basis.

Go on a 3-day gorilla tracking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and get up close with these shy primates in one of Uganda's most memorable wildlife experiences.

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 Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Kabale, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi via the Equator and Mbarara

  • Early in the morning, you will be picked up by your driver-guide at 7 am and set out on the long drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
  • You will first have a safari briefing on what to expect and everything you will cover during these three days.
  • Stop at the Equator for photographs.
  • Continue your journey and have lunch in Mbarara, with arrival in Bwindi in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Ride 4 A Woman Stay.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • The long wait is finally over, and your gorilla trekking experience day is here. After a full breakfast at your lodge, you will transfer to the park offices for a briefing, including all the information about how to behave with the gorillas and how long the trek might take. Gorilla trekking is the highlight of each visit to Uganda and still stands as one of Africa's most memorable primate experiences.
  • The UWA ranger guides will lead you into the impenetrable forest, pushing through the undergrowth to track the Bwindi gorillas. This gorilla walk can take up to 6 hours, and a reasonable degree of fitness and a sturdy pair of walking shoes are a must-have for all trekkers. You are highly recommended to hire a porter to help carry your backpack and support you whenever needed during the hike. Take a rain jacket, water, and snacks with you, but be sure to leave nothing behind in the forest.
  • After the trek, return to your lodge in the afternoon or evening for relaxation.

Overnight at your lodge in Bwindi at Ride 4 A Woman Stay. Full board.

3
Day 03

Kabale to Kampala or Entebbe

  • Have breakfast and drive back to Kampala, passing through the rolling hills of Kabale, the "Switzerland of Africa," with terraces and lush vegetation across the different areas.
  • Lunch en route and evening arrival in Kampala or Entebbe.
  • Drop-off at the hotel or at the airport to catch your flight back home. Breakfast and lunch.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Equator, rolling hills of Kabale

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Equator, rolling hills of Kabale

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

  • All transfers in a 4x4 minivan
  • 2 nights' accommodation in Bwindi National Park on a full-board basis
  • Park entrance fees
  • All transport with an English-speaking Ugandan guide
  • Community walk and Batwa cultural experience
  • 1 gorilla permit at $700 (till 31st Dec 2022)

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Gratuities
  • COVID tests in Uganda
  • Visa fees to Uganda (should be applied for online)
  • Personal items such as laundry
  • Insurance
  • All premium drinks
  • Pre-tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala can be booked on request

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, 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 $1,084.00 — $1,125.00
Double Sharing $1,084.00 — $1,125.00

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