Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Uganda’s ancient rainforest with this 3-day gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This unforgettable adventure takes you deep into one of Africa’s most biodiverse habitats, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Starting with a scenic drive from Entebbe to Bwindi, you’ll explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter rich local cultures, and come face-to-face with a habituated gorilla family—an experience that’s both humbling and exhilarating. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this short safari delivers unmatched encounters with Uganda’s most iconic primates in their untouched natural habitat.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Your driver guide will be at your hotel in Entebbe very early in the morning to pick you up for a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Have a brief stop for Lunch enroute, after Lunch continue with the drive to the park arriving in the evening. Check in, relax, have dinner and overnight at lodge.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Day 2 :
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING EXPERIENCE IN BWINDI FOREST
Early morning, your hotel will provide breakfast such that you get ready for the transfer to the park headquarters. You are expected to be at the park headquarters by 8:00 am local time for briefing on the gorilla trekking etiquette from the park rangers.
It is at this time when allocation of a gorilla family for each 8 members to trek is allocated. If you have any specific needs or are unable to hike for further distances communicate during briefing such that you are allocated a close family.
After briefing, you receive your trekking stick and start the walk to the forest for the experience. Trekking to and from is dependent on where the gorillas spent their previous night, the nearer they are the faster you see them and vice versa. However, when you meet the family, you are allowed to spend maximum 1 hour seeing them go along with their daily lifestyle.
Take this time to enjoy the experience and record memories using your non flash photography camera. After the one hour you trek back to the park headquarters where you receive a congratulatory certificate and be driven to your hotel by driver. Have Lunch and relax at hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Day 3 :
TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA
From hotel, you will be driven back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. You will have a stop at the Igongo cultural center and also visit craft shops-optional.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari