3 Days Gorilla Trekking Experience in Uganda

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport early in the morning and provide a briefing about the safari before departure.

Begin the journey to southwestern Uganda through a landscape of bustling towns, fertile farmlands, traditional villages, and rolling hills. Along the way, you will stop at the Equator crossing for photographs and an opportunity to learn about this geographical landmark.

Continue through Mbarara and the scenic districts of southwestern Uganda while enjoying views of long-horned Ankole cattle, tea plantations, terraced hillsides, and beautiful countryside.

A lunch stop will be made at a selected restaurant before continuing toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. As you approach the park, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic with mist-covered mountains and dense rainforest stretching across the horizon.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or early evening. Depending on the time available, you may enjoy a short walk around the lodge, interact with local community members, or simply relax while taking in the beautiful forest views.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation

Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Ride 4 A Woman Guest House

Mid-Range Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Luxury Accommodation

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Meals Included

Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Community Visit

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before transferring to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing center.

Park rangers will provide important information about gorilla trekking procedures, safety guidelines, and conservation efforts. You will then be assigned a habituated gorilla family and accompanied by experienced guides and trackers into the rainforest.

The trek can last anywhere from one to several hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. Along the way, you may encounter various bird species, butterflies, forest plants, and other wildlife that inhabit Bwindi.

The excitement builds as trackers communicate with ranger teams searching for the gorillas. Once the family is located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural environment.

Watching mountain gorillas feed, groom, communicate, and care for their young is one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences on earth. The opportunity to stand just a few meters away from these gentle giants creates memories that last a lifetime.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a community visit where you can learn about local traditions, culture, and daily life around Bwindi. Depending on the location, the experience may include traditional dances, craft demonstrations, visits to community projects, or interactions with local residents.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation

Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Ride 4 A Woman Guest House

Mid-Range Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Luxury Accommodation

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.

Enjoy another opportunity to admire the stunning scenery of southwestern Uganda as you travel through hills, valleys, and rural communities. A lunch stop will be made along the way before continuing toward central Uganda.

You may make another brief stop at the Equator crossing for refreshments and photographs before proceeding to your final destination.

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your gorilla trekking safari.

Meals Included

Breakfast and Lunch