3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Group Joining

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

Entebbe to Bwindi Forest

Depart Entebbe in the early morning for the scenic overland drive southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests. The journey takes approximately 8–9 hours, passing through rolling hills, equatorial farmlands, and the dramatic landscape of Uganda's southwest. En route, enjoy a lunch stop at one of the local towns. Arrive at Rushaga sector in the late afternoon. Check in, freshen up, and receive a briefing from your guide on what to expect during tomorrow's gorilla trek. Relax around camp as the sounds of the forest surround you.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Gorilla Trekking Day

Rise early for the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on Earth. After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a trekking briefing. Expert rangers will lead your group deep into the primeval rainforest in search of one of the habituated mountain gorilla families. Treks can last anywhere from 1–6 hours depending on the gorillas' movements — once found, you are rewarded with a precious one-hour observation in their natural habitat, watching silverbacks, mothers, and playful infants at close range. After the trek, return to camp for lunch and rest. Optional afternoon walk through a local community or forest trail.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Itambira Island Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi to Entebbe

Wake to the birdsong of the rainforest for a final morning in Bwindi. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and optional short nature walk near the lodge before checking out. Depart mid-morning for the return journey to Entebbe, retracing the highlands route northward. Stop for lunch en route and arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon or early evening, allowing time to freshen up before an onward flight or overnight stay in the city.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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