3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour
This 3-day gorilla trekking tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kanungu District, where you will track endangered mountain gorillas deep within the dense rainforest. It is an unforgettable “once-in-a-lifetime experience” cherished by travelers from around the world.
Tour Overview
This 3-day gorilla trekking tour with Bugoma Palms Safaris takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kanungu District, where you will track endangered mountain gorillas deep within the lush rainforest. Often described as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience,” this unforgettable journey brings you face-to-face with one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife encounters.
Beyond gorilla trekking, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Batwa pygmy community and experience their rich cultural heritage, or explore the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi—Uganda’s deepest and most scenic lake, dotted with beautiful islands of historical significance.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 3: Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruise and Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary: 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi National Park
Your tour guide will pick you from your hotel , very early in the morning to begin your trip to the Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park, home to half of the worlds endangered mountain Gorillas.
The drive from Kampala to Bwindi lasts for 8 hours, and you will therefore have several stopovers during the journey including a stopover at the equator where you will have an opportunity to take pictures and grab a few refreshments as well as African cratfs which you can obtain from the local craft shops before hitting the road again.
The next stop will be in Mbarara town where you will have a lunch break. The guide will take you to Ishanyu Food Centre Mbarara one of the tourist restaurants in the town, with options of you trying local or continental dishes for lunch. After lunch, embark on your journey once more, proceeding directly to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park and direct to your lodge where you will check in for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
- Broadbill camp, Trekkers Tervan Cottages, Rushaga Haven Lodge (budget)
- Ichumbi Gorillla lodge or Gorilla Mist Camp or Buhoma haven lodge(Mid-range)
- Chameleon Hill lodge or Ruhija Gorilla Safari lodge or Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge or Bwindi lodge (luxury)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early morning breakfast get your packed lunch and head to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking. After the briefing you will be divided in groups of 8 and then head into the Bwindi forest to search for the mountain gorillas. It usually takes between 1– 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The activity is surely strenuous but then again fully rewarding on sight of the huge gorillas, you will be able to take pictures and observe their various characters as they feed play and relate. Your allowed a full hour with these creatures and thereafter head back to the park headquaters.
In the afternoon your will transfer to lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful lake dotted with several islands.
Accommodation options:
- Crater Bay Cottages (budget)
- Bunyonyi Rock Resort, Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Mid-range)
- Aracadia Cottages Bunyonyi, Bird Nest Resort Bunyonyi (luxury)
Day 3: Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruise and Transfer back to Kampala
After breakfast, take in the breathtaking views of Lake Bunyonyi as you begin your scenic return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy a relaxing drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing rolling hills, local villages, and lush landscapes with stopovers along the way for photography, refreshments, and cultural experiences.
Arrive in Kampala or at Entebbe International Airport in the evening, bringing your unforgettable Uganda gorilla trekking safari to a memorable end.
End of Tour
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Includes –
- Gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kigali (hotel or airport)
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Briefing by park rangers before trekking
- Government taxes and park entry assistance
- Assistance with border or travel logistics (if required)
Excludes –
- International flights and visa fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Accommodation (tour is same-day return from Kigali unless requested otherwise)
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Uganda gorilla trekking permit currently costs USD 800 per person for foreign non-residents.
Gorilla trekking can be moderately challenging because of the step and forested terrain, but travelers with average fitness can complete the trek successfully.
Travelers should pack hiking boots, long trousers, rain jackets, gloves, drinking water, and insect repellent.
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