3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari with Nature Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Guided nature walk around nearby communities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• 02 Track rare mountain gorillas in their natural forest habitat
• 03 Spend one hour observing and photographing a habituated gorilla group
• 04 Stop at the Equator crossing for snacks and photography en route to Bwindi

Embark on a wilderness safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and enjoy mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda. Experience these remarkable primates up close in their natural habitat and learn more about the environment they live in. The journey also includes a stop at the Equator crossing, a guided nature walk around nearby communities, and scenic travel through Masaka and Mbarara.

Once you meet them, you will spend one hour taking photos and enjoying this memorable encounter.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

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

Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• After arriving at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by our company driver/tour guide and transferred to Mbarara, 283 km from Kampala, via Masaka. Along the way, you will stop at the Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Continue your journey with a lunch break at Regency Hotel or Agip Motel Mbarara, then proceed to Bwindi National Park for your safari adventure to track the rare mountain gorillas in their natural vegetation habitat.
• You will arrive in the evening and then embark on a guided nature walk around the nearby communities. Afterward, transfer to your lodge or hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Resort, Volcanoes (high-end/luxurious accommodation), Buhoma Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Lake Kitandara Tents, Silverback Lodge (medium-class accommodation), or Buhoma Local Community Bandas (low-budget/basic accommodation), depending on the location of the gorilla permit the client has to trek.

2

Day 02

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

• Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters for a short briefing on the dos and don'ts around the mountain gorillas. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 individuals and proceed with an experienced ranger guide into the forest to search for the mountain gorillas for 3-5 hours. Once you meet them, you will spend one hour taking photos and enjoying this memorable encounter.
• Return to your lodge or hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Resort, Volcanoes (high-end/luxurious accommodation), Buhoma Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Lake Kitandara Tents, Silverback Lodge (medium-class accommodation), or Buhoma Local Community Bandas (low-budget/basic accommodation).

3

Day 03

Departure Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

• Wake up, have breakfast, and then begin your transfer with packed lunch to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4WD Land Cruiser or safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent safari viewing
• All fuel for the tour
• English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide
• Accommodation in double/twin shared rooms
• Meals as indicated
• Entrance fee to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• All activities as described in the itinerary
• 1 gorilla permit per person (at USD 600)

What's Not Included

• International airfares
• Uganda entry visa
• Personal medical/travel insurance
• All drinks
• All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
• Meals and snacks not included in the accommodation
• A porter during the gorilla trekking (someone to carry your daypack)
• All activities not mentioned in the program, or activities mentioned in the program as optional
• Tips and gratuities for rangers, drivers/guides, porters, hotel staff, etc.

What to bring

• Hiking boots
• Jackets
• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Medication in case of any condition

Know before you go

• Accommodation prices are subject to change depending on availability and season.
• Accommodation is on a mid-range basis.
• Bookings should be made 3 months prior.
• Do not visit the gorillas if you have a cold or any other infectious illness.
• The minimum age for tracking is 15 years.
• Human waste should be buried 30 cm (12") deep.
• The maximum number of visitors is eight persons per gorilla group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kampala, Uganda

Tour start

Buhoma, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.