3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda – Overview

3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda is a 3 Day Bwindi gorilla safari taking you to trek Mountain gorillas in Uganda.

Enjoy a 3 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park does to meet your leisure interests but it also contributes to the conservation of the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda.

The 3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda exposes you to the Mountain gorillas which are one of the most critical of these species thrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda while the rest dwell in the Virunga massif.

Thus, undertaking a 3 Day Bwindi gorilla safari does not only serve your leisure interests but it also contributes to the conservation of these precious species.

Trekking through the impenetrable July endangered species according to IUCN. Only 880 mountain gorillas are remaining in the world and none of them is in captivity.

The jungle of Bwindi with its rugged terrain can be considered as a different experience of its own.

3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda – Highlights

Day 1: Travel by road to Bwindi

Day 2: Do gorilla trekking

Day 3: Travel by road back to Kampala.

3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Travel by Road to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Embark on the journey to the southwest of Uganda after an early breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala.

After 77km, you will make a stop at the Equator crossing – Kayabwe for photo shooting and participating in the water experiments to evidence the separation of the northern and southern hemispheres.

A continuous drive through the farmed hill sides and the urban environments of Masaka will eventually lead you to another stop at Igongo cultural center 12km to Mbarara town for lunch.

The delicious meal at Kahwa Kanuzire restaurant will give you a taste of traditional cuisine. Proceed on your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to arrive in the evening for relaxation and overnight.

Drive distance: 527km Drive time: 10 hours
Accommodation: Gorilla forest Camp (Upmarket/luxury), Engagi lodge (Midrange/standard) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget/Basic).

Day 2: Do Gorilla Trekking

After your early morning breakfast, gather at the Park Headquarters Buhoma for briefing from the park rangers about the conduct of gorilla trekking activity.

After the short briefing, you embark on the challenging trek through the impenetrable jungle of Bwindi with its rugged landscape involving valleys, swamps, steep slopes and rocky areas amidst amazing jungle sounds and bird songs which is an attraction in its self.

You will finally come across these endangered apes in thriving in their ancient habitat foraging or socializing.

You will marvel at the gorillas as they welcome you, interact and finally say bye when your one hour with them is used up.

The opportunity to take as many photos as you can is availed to you while asking questions to your guide about these apes is up to your discretion. Retreat from the activity to the lodge for relaxation.

Trekking duration: 2 – 8 hours.
Accommodation: You will have dinner and overnight at your previous lodge.

Day 3: Travel by Road Back to Kampala

After your breakfast, embark on the journey back to Kampala. The drive will expose you to country side scenery and economic activities that have sustained the lives of the local communities for centuries past among which include extensive Banana plantation and cattle keeping.

You will make a stop for lunch at Igongo cultural center 12km past Mbarara. You can opt for a 30 – 40 minutes’ tour in the cultural museum after which you will continue on the drive to Kampala to arrive in the evening.

Drive distance: 527km
Drive time: 10 hours

End of The 3 Days Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda

Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)