3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Community Trail

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), a Wagatil Safaris representative will welcome you and brief you on your safari before you begin the approximately seven-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will stop for lunch along the way and enjoy views of tropical forests, open savannah, and the terraced hills of Kigezi, often called the Switzerland of East Africa.

On arrival in Bwindi, check in at your lodge before visiting the Batwa community, time permitting, to learn about their traditions, heritage, and historical connection to the forest. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the lodge as you prepare for the following day’s adventure.

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)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoe Ride

After an early breakfast, your Wagatil Safaris guide will take you to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. Meet your local guides and trackers before heading into the forest to find your assigned gorilla family. Trekking may take one to six hours, sometimes longer, depending on the gorillas’ location and terrain.

The trails can be steep, muddy, and uneven, but the forest scenery and encounter with mountain gorillas make the effort worthwhile. Once you locate the family, spend one hour watching their interactions and taking photographs.

Bring plenty of drinking water, sturdy hiking boots, long trousers, gloves, and a raincoat. Keep your camera in a waterproof bag, as rain can fall unexpectedly. After the trek, reunite with your guide and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Itambira Island Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kampala via Equator the Line

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala with your Wagatil Safaris guide, carrying wonderful memories of your mountain gorilla encounter. Stop for lunch along the way and visit the equator for photographs and a brief demonstration. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for an expected arrival around 6:00 pm, depending on traffic and road conditions. Please book a late evening flight, allowing sufficient time for airport check-in and departure procedures.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

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.