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

• Begin your journey at 7:30 am with pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe by your professional tour driver guide.

• Depart southwest via the Masaka-Mbarara Road, covering approximately 520 kilometers over 8-9 hours.

• Stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for a photo opportunity and a brief break.

• Continue to Mbarara and enjoy lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre, home to a five-star hotel, top-tier restaurant, museum, craft shops, and cultural exhibits.

• Resume the scenic drive through rural villages and terraced hills to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

• Arrive in the evening and check in at your selected lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp / Buhoma Lodge

• Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp / Haven Lodge Buhoma

• Budget: Trekkers Tarven

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Distance & Time: Approximately 520 km (8-9 hours)

• Wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking protocols.

• Join a small group of up to 8 trekkers and a park ranger to begin your trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

• Hike through challenging, muddy terrain and humid conditions at altitudes of up to 2000 meters in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

• Spend one hour in close proximity with the gorillas, observing their behavior and social dynamics-an unforgettable wildlife experience.

• Enjoy a packed lunch in the forest before returning to the lodge to relax and soak in the stunning views.

• In the evening, visit the Batwa community and learn about their traditional forest-dwelling lifestyle, or explore local tea plantations and the community's inspirational hospital project.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp / Buhoma Lodge

• Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp / Haven Lodge Buhoma

• Budget: Trekkers Tarven

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Begin your final day with an early breakfast at the lodge.

• Check out and depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, driving through scenic landscapes dotted with rolling hills and rural communities.

• Stop for lunch once again at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara.

• Visit the Mpambire drum makers, where you may purchase traditional Ugandan drums as souvenirs.

• Continue the journey to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the early evening.

• Transfer to your hotel or to Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.

Accommodation: Not Included
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch