Uganda · Trekking

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda with Batwa Cultural Experience

3 Days Round trip from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of endangered mountain gorillas
02 Enjoy a cultural experience with the indigenous Batwa community
03 Scenic drive through Uganda's terraced hills, known as the Switzerland of East Africa
04 Stop at the Equator Line in Kayabwe for photography and craft shopping

Embark on a remarkable 3-day safari through Uganda that combines adventure, nature, and culture. Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to over half of the world's mountain gorillas. Enjoy an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience through dense rainforest, followed by a cultural encounter with the indigenous Batwa people.

Enjoy an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience through dense rainforest, followed by a cultural encounter with the indigenous Batwa people.

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, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Begin the journey with pickup by your guide or driver from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda, a journey of approximately 9 hours by road.
Stop in Mbarara for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center.
Pass through scenic savannah woodlands, tropical rainforests, and the terraced hills of Kigezi, also known as the Switzerland of East Africa.
Arrive in Bwindi in the late afternoon.
Check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
Prepare packed lunch boxes and proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing session.
Join fellow trekkers to receive guidelines from the park warden or head ranger.
Join a group of up to eight people and begin trekking to find your assigned gorilla family.
Spend between 1 and 8 hours tracking gorillas, depending on their location and the terrain.
Enjoy up to one hour observing the gorillas once they are found.
Return to the park headquarters to receive a gorilla trekking certificate.
Relax at the lodge or participate in an optional cultural visit to the Batwa community for traditional dance performances.

Day 03

Return to Entebbe via the Equator

Have breakfast at the lodge and begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Stop at the Equator Line in Kayabwe for photography, craft shopping, and a brief rest.
Proceed to your hotel accommodation or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.