3-Day The Ultimate Bwindi Forest Gorilla Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park by Road

Begin your adventure early in the morning with pickup from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, and set off on a scenic drive southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes you through rolling hills, tea plantations, small villages, and the vibrant landscapes of Uganda’s countryside. Stop along the way for photos at the Equator Line and enjoy a lunch break in Mbarara or Kabale, sampling local cuisine if you wish. Continue driving through the picturesque Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” with stunning views of terraced hills and forests. Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the late afternoon, check in, relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the gorilla trek the next day at Gorilla Leisure Lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Leisure Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, drive a short distance to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, who assign you a gorilla family based on availability and your trekking experience. Begin the trek into the dense rainforest along winding trails, through bamboo and thick vegetation, with trekking times ranging from two to six hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once the gorillas are located, spend one unforgettable hour observing, photographing, and learning about these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you can explore optional activities such as a Batwa cultural visit, short nature walks, or local craft markets, before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Leisure Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Forest National Park to Entebbe by Flight

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Kisoro Airstrip for a scenic flight back to Entebbe. Enjoy aerial views of the lush Ugandan landscapes, hills, and forests during the flight. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be met for transfer to Entebbe International Airport for onward flights or to your hotel if staying overnight. This combination of road journey to Bwindi and flight back provides the perfect balance of scenic travel, immersive gorilla trekking, and maximum comfort for a short 3-day safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.