Embark on an extraordinary 3-day gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda’s premier destination for mountain gorilla encounters. This safari offers an affordable yet exclusive wildlife adventure, bringing you face-to-face with majestic gorillas in their natural habitat.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this budget-friendly gorilla trekking package combines thrilling jungle expeditions, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife moments. Get ready for a safari that promises raw nature, adventure, and memories to last a lifetime!
We assume you are already in Kampala/Entebbe or flying in early in the morning before 9 am. Our 3-day Bwindi gorilla safari will therefore start with a pick up by our guide from Tribes Gorilla Trekking Tours, who will brief you about our tour and drive you to Bwindi via the Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara route.
As you enjoy the scenic drive, you will have a stopover at the equator in Kayambwe town for photography and tests, before proceeding with your journey to Igongo cultural center – Mbarara for lunch en-route.
Expect to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its diverse ecosystem) late in the evening, check in your lodge for overnight. We recommend you to relax and sleep early so as to gain enough energy for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options in Bwindi;
- Luxury; Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
- Midrange; Four Gorillas Lodge or Chameleon Hill Safari Lodge or Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Budget; Bakiga Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Lodge or Ruhija Community Rest Camp
Meal Plan; Lunch and Supper.
Travel Time; Approx. 8 hours Drive.
Rise up early and have a hearty breakfast at the lodge to fuel your energy for the anticipated adventure, the Uganda gorilla trekking experience. Don’t forget to go with your packed lunch as the time spent trekking the amazing mountain gorillas is not known.
Your guide will then drive you to the park headquarters, where you will receive a comprehensive briefing by the park rangers about the gorilla families, their behavior, and the essential gorilla trekking guidelines to ensure a safe and eco-friendly/respectful encounter.
After the briefing, you will be divided into small groups of 8 people led by experienced park rangers and gorilla trackers and be assigned to a specific gorilla family/group to track.
Embark on the exclusive hiking experience into the impenetrable forest at around 8am accompanied by rangers following mountain gorilla trails. Gorilla trekking is unpredictable as it depends on the location and movement of the gorillas, but once tracked, you will appreciate every step taken into the jungle.
While following the park rangers’ guides and rules shared earlier, you will have a full hour to see gorillas up close and personal in their natural habitat and learn about their unimaginably fascinating lives.
Gorilla trekking is one of the most exciting and rewarding wildlife experiences in Uganda and the most stunning activity in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest that will leave you with the thrill of a lifetime. Gorilla trekking tour may be a tiresome activity, and it needs one to be fit to do it, though highly rewarding as you trek through the forest.
After going back to the lodge, relax around the lodge or visit the Batwa community, who will guide you through their culture through music, dance, and storytelling, later have dinner, and rest at the booked lodge.
Alternatively, you can opt for a canoe riding experience on either lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda, this depends on which sector you had your gorilla trekking tour from.
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The last day of our 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi is quite amazing and more convenient. You can choose where you want to end this once-in-a-lifetime Uganda gorilla safari.
After a mouth-watering breakfast and check out of the lodge, you can decide whether to transfer back to your hotel in Kampala or direct to the airport in Entebbe or even cross the border to Rwanda and then Kigali for a city tour and your return flight.
Expect long drives in a private tourist vehicle transferring from city centers or airports to the Bwindi gorilla park, about 8 hours. You will be guided by an English-speaking professional driver guide.
During the trek, expect to hike or hire porters and enjoy being carried through dense forests and rugged terrain for several hours (2-8), in search of the rare mountain gorillas.
Once you find them, you will have the opportunity to observe them in their natural settings, watching as they interact with each other and go about their daily lives for a full hour. It’s important to remember that mountain gorillas are some of the endangered wild animals and should be trekked with respect to them and their home all times.
Whether your dream is to trek through misty forests tracking majestic gorillas, immerse yourself in the warmth of local communities, indulge in authentic African cuisine, or explore bustling cityscapes and breathtaking game parks, we ensure every step of your journey is purposeful and enriching.
