3-Day Gorilla Habituation Adventure

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

Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your experienced safari guide will pick you up at Entebbe International Airport (for early-morning arrivals) or at your hotel or guesthouse in Entebbe or Kampala (for travelers who arrived the previous day). After a short briefing, begin your scenic 8–9-hour journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda.

The drive offers a wonderful introduction to Uganda’s countryside, passing through bustling towns, vibrant local markets, and rolling hills that gradually give way to the dramatic highlands of the Kigezi region. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Equator line for photography and a fun water experiment, before continuing to Mbarara for a delicious lunch featuring local Ugandan cuisine.

In the evening, arrive at your lodge near Bwindi, nestled on the edge of the forest. Settle in, relax, and prepare for the unforgettable gorilla experience that awaits you the next 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

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:

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

Gorilla Habituation

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to the park headquarters for registration and a short briefing. Here, Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers and researchers will explain the gorilla habituation process, safety guidelines, and what to expect on this rare adventure.

You’ll then set off into Bwindi’s thick rainforest with a team of rangers, trackers, and researchers who spend their days studying and gradually introducing gorillas to human presence. The trek can last anywhere from half an hour to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the rich sounds and sights of the forest—birds calling, monkeys leaping through the canopy, and the cool, earthy scent of the jungle.

Once you find the gorilla family, you’ll spend up to four unforgettable hours in their company. Watch them feed, play, and interact as researchers explain their behavior and progress. It’s a powerful experience that connects you deeply to nature and conservation.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure - Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before checking out and beginning your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. The return drive follows the same scenic route used at the start of your Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour, winding through rolling hills, tea plantations, and lively local communities that offer a glimpse into everyday Ugandan life.

You’ll stop along the way for lunch and refreshments, with plenty of opportunities to stretch and enjoy the countryside views. Depending on your travel plans, you can choose to spend the night in Kampala or Entebbe, or connect directly to your departing flight from Entebbe International Airport.

This marks the end of your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure—an experience filled with breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and the warm hospitality that defines Uganda.

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.