3-Day Memorable Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

Entebbe/Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala. Meet your professional driver-guide and begin the scenic drive to southwestern Uganda.

Travel through rolling hills, lush farmlands, traditional villages, and beautiful landscapes that showcase the natural beauty of the Pearl of Africa. Stop at the Uganda Equator for memorable photographs before continuing through the picturesque Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa."

Enjoy lunch en route before arriving near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening. Relax and prepare for the exciting gorilla trekking adventure awaiting you the following day.

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

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ChimpanzeeRare

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White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Par

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, begin your trek through the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi's habituated gorilla families.

The trek may take between 2 and 6 hours depending on the gorillas' location, but every step is rewarded when you finally encounter these magnificent primates. Spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, play, groom one another, and interact within their family group.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience provides incredible opportunities for photography and a deeper appreciation of gorilla conservation efforts in Uganda.

After the trek, receive your Gorilla Trekking Certificate before returning to relax and reflect on one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

Following breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala while enjoying more of Uganda's spectacular countryside. Pass through rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural communities before stopping again at the Uganda Equator for lunch, souvenir shopping, and photographs.

Continue to Entebbe International Airport or your preferred drop-off location, bringing your memorable Uganda gorilla trekking safari to a successful conclusion.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

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.