Enjoy this 3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour from Entebbe or Kampala and get the chance to see mountain gorillas, the second largest primates in the world.
In Uganda, gorillas live in only two national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
On the way to Bwindi, you drive through Kampala and Masaka, with a stop in Mbarara at Igongo Cultural Hotel for lunch. You can also visit a craft shop for souvenirs before continuing to Bwindi.
Book this 3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour today and secure your gorilla permit early.
3-Day Entebbe to Bwindi Gorilla Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Depart Kampala and transfer to Bwindi via the Equator
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and optional nature walk in Bwindi
- Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Kampala and Transfer to Bwindi via the Equator
Your driver guide welcomes you on arrival at the airport or from your hotel. After a short briefing, you start the journey to Bwindi. Along the way, enjoy the scenery as you cross the equator at Kayabwe.
Stop at Igongo Hotel in Mbarara city for lunch. You can also visit the museum or buy souvenirs if time allows. Continue to Bwindi for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Optional Nature Walk in Bwindi
After an early breakfast, drive to the park offices for your gorilla trekking briefing. Present your trekking permit, then join your ranger guide, who explains the rules before you begin.
Bwindi has over 18 habituated gorilla groups, and you will be assigned to one of them. The trek can take several hours, and once you find the gorillas, you spend one full hour watching them.
After lunch, you can join a community visit or nature walk. This gives you the chance to see butterflies, birds, and other animals you may have missed during the trek. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kampala or Entebbe
Wake up early, have breakfast, and take some photos before starting the journey back. Stop at the equator for lunch and more photos, then continue to Entebbe International Airport for your flight.
Book your 3 day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour now and get closer to Uganda’s mountain gorillas.
