3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi with Ishasha Wildlife Drive

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• 02 Stand at the Equator and experience both hemispheres at once
• 03 Stop at the royal drum makers' community and fruit markets along Masaka road
• 04 Look out for rare tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
• 05 Stay overnight at Ride for a Woman near Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Uganda, is home to the endangered mountain gorilla and offers one of the country's most memorable wildlife experiences. This 3-day trip takes you from Kampala to Bwindi for a full day of gorilla trekking through the thick jungle, with scenic stopovers along the way including the Equator and local fruit markets. You will also travel through Ishasha on the return journey, where you can look out for the rare tree-climbing lions.

After an early breakfast, set off into the thick jungle that hosts man's closest relatives - the mountain gorillas - and track them for the whole day.

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, Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Set off early in the morning from your Kampala hotel to Kabale town, then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda.
• Stop over at the royal drum makers' community and the fruit markets along Masaka road, where you can buy fresh fruits to enjoy on the way. You could then stop at the Equator to enjoy the feeling of being in both hemispheres at once.
• Then have a stopover for lunch.
• Have dinner and spend the night at Ride for a Woman.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

• After an early breakfast, set off into the thick jungle that hosts man's closest relatives - the mountain gorillas - and track them for the whole day. You will surely enjoy these muscular creatures. Carry your packed lunch and have it in the forest.
• Return to Ride for a Woman for an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Wildlife Drive Through Ishasha and Return to Kampala

• Leave Buhoma in the morning through Ishasha and enjoy plenty of wildlife. Be on the lookout for the rare tree-climbing lions.
• Proceed to Mbarara for lunch.
• Arrive in Kampala in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

1. Gorilla permits
2. Transport and fuel
3. An English-speaking guide
4. Bottled water
5. Accommodation in the park

What's Not Included

1. Airport transfers
2. Accommodation in Kampala
3. Laundry
4. Alcoholic drinks
5. Tips
6. Phone bills
7. Shopping
8. Airfares
9. COVID tests in and out of Uganda

What to bring

• Rain coat
• Hiking shoes
• A small travel bag to hike with
• Long-sleeved clothes
• Camera
• Insect repellant
• First aid kit

Know before you go

• Book your trip at least 2 months in advance because gorilla permits tend to sell out.
• Prepare your visa early. Avoid applying at the airport; get it before you travel.
• Have your yellow fever and COVID certificate.
• Since this is only a 3-day trip, pack enough essentials.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kampala, Uganda

Tour start

Kanungu, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.