3 Days Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Bwindi: Exploring the Primates of Uganda

3 Days Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Bwindi in Uganda is Truly an Affordable Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The 3 Days exclusive Gorilla Trekking Uganda from Kampala-Entebbe. 3 Days exclusive Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park can start and end in Kampala, Entebbe, or start and end in Kigali. Bwindi Forest Park is a habitat for almost half of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas in the world with more than 400 mountain Gorillas living in the National Park. 19 Gorilla families have been habituated for gorilla trekking in Uganda at USD700 per person per trek.

Gorilla Trekking Experience | Get Up close with the Gorillas

Safari Highlights: 3 Days Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Bwindi

  • Day #1: Transfer early morning from Kampala (or Kigali) to the equator line for photography. And continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
  • Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest Park that lasts about 3-6 hours including a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.
  • Day #3: Transfer back to Kampala (Kigali) marking the end of your 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari

Detailed Safari Itinerary: 3 Days Exclusive Gorilla trekking Bwindi

  • Day #1Transfer early morning from Kampala (or Kigali) to the equator line for photography. And continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Early morning your driver-guide will be at your hotel, or lodge in Entebbe or around Kampala for transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a drive of about 2 hours, you’ll make the first stop at the equator line for photography and a geographical experience on the world’s centre line. After the 30-45 minutes at the centre line, you’ll continue with the drive towards western Uganda en route for lunch stops, you’ll reach to the national park in the evening. On arrival, check-in, relax, have dinner and spend the night at the booked accommodation facility.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community Camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

  • Day #2: Mountain Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park.

Following an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for trekking gorillas in Uganda. During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists will be assigned to a single gorilla family depending on their hiking ability. The trek starts with each group being led by a park ranger talking about the gorilla, trekking for about 2-4 hours depending on where the gorillas spent their previous night.

Upon seeing the gorillas, a maximum of 1 hour will be given in the presence of these gentle giants for photography and amazing experiences. After the trek, return to the park headquarters where you’ll receive a gorilla trekking certificate. Your driver-guide will then ensure a safe transfer back to your lodge for refreshment and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge. Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge, Gorilla Mist Lodge. Budget: Buhoma Community Camp, Gorilla Valley Lodge

  • Day #3: Transfer back to Kampala (Kigali)

On the last day of your 3 Days Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Safari to Bwindi Forest Park, have breakfast and then get on the road for a drive back to Kampala. The drive takes you past very scenic areas from the Kigezi highlands to the plains. En route for lunch, you’ll arrive in the Kampala-Entebbe in the evening.

OR Transfer to Kigali.

On the last day of your 3 Days Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Forest Park, have breakfast and then get on the road for a drive to Kigali for your Flight. The journey is customized with beautiful scenic views of the Virunga Mountains and tea plantations.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of the 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

Safari inclusions

Park entry fees & taxes

Game drives & Boat cruise fees

Bottled drinking water on board

4×4 safari vehicle

Knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide

1-night accommodation

Meals as indicated in the itinerary

Safari Exclusions

International flight fares & visas to Uganda

Drinks (alcohol and other beverages)

Personal purchases

Tips

Any other changes to the itinerary

Safari Route From Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park