3-Day Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Departure Point:
Entebbe / Kampala
Duration:
3 Days, 2 Nights
Tour Type:
Midrange / Luxury / Budget (customizable)
Group Size:
1–6 Travelers
Availability:
All year round (Best season: June–October, December–March)
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Activities:
- Early morning pick-up by your driver-guide from your hotel or airport.
- Scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, tea plantations, and local markets.
- Stopover at the equator for photos and coffee.
- Lunch en route in Mbarara or Kabale.
- Arrive in Bwindi in the evening. Check in to your lodge overlooking the forest.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge
- Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge / Ride 4 a Woman
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Activities:
- Early breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters for briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers.
- Begin your Gorilla Trekking Adventure—an unforgettable experience tracking one of the world’s rarest primates through dense rainforest.
- Spend one magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat—watching them feed, play, and interact.
- Return to your lodge for relaxation or optional cultural visit to the Batwa (Pygmy) community to experience traditional dances and crafts.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
Activities:
- Breakfast and check out.
- Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe with scenic stops along the way.
- Drop-off at your preferred location or airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Package Includes:
✅ Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 per person – UWA rate)
✅ Park entrance fees
✅ Professional English-speaking driver-guide
✅ 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
✅ Full board accommodation
✅ Bottled water during the trip
✅ All government taxes
Package Excludes:
❌ International flights
❌ Visa fees
❌ Tips to guides and porters
❌ Alcoholic beverages
❌ Personal expenses
Optional Add-ons:
- Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga
- Batwa Cultural Experience
- Lake Bunyonyi boat ride
- Kigali drop-off (for Rwanda departures.
Highlights:
- Meet the endangered mountain gorillas up close
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bwindi
- Immerse in the Batwa community culture
- Capture breathtaking photography moments in the rainforest