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3 Day Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi Forest Uganda

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

German, English

Overview

Venture deep into Uganda’s ancient, mist-shrouded jungles for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas. Trek through the 25,000-year-old Bwindi Impenetrable Forest alongside expert guides to reach these gentle giants in their natural habitat. This all-inclusive, multi-day adventure goes beyond gorilla trekking—enjoy a scenic overnight at the stunning Lake Bunyonyi, known for its serene beauty and island-dotted waters. Cultural stopovers in Mbarara and Kayabwe offer a glimpse into Uganda’s rich traditions, including a photo op at the Equator. With all permits, accommodations, meals, and transportation covered, you’ll experience a seamless journey that combines wildlife, culture, and natural wonder. Perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike, this immersive tour delivers raw beauty, unforgettable memories, and the chance to connect deeply with one of Earth’s most extraordinary creatures.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Arrive Entebbe Airport (before 8am) or be picked from a hotel and depart for Bwindi National Park.⌄

    While here, you will observe an experiment that proves you are actually at the Equator (0 degrees). You will also take some memorable photos here. Thereafter, you continue your journey to Bwindi.

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Broadbill Forest Camp - Budget Level

  2. 2Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.⌄

    You will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable.

    After the gorilla trek, we head to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort - Budget Level

  3. 3Depart Lake Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe Airport to catch flight.⌄

    Expect en route lunch and a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport to catch your flight back home (recommended for 19:00 onwards).

    Meals: Lunch · Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Water bottle
  • ✓Ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari car
  • ✓Entrance fee
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓All meals
  • ✓Gorilla permits
  • ✓Snacks

Not included

  • ✕Phone calls and bar bills.
  • ✕All other Services of a personal nature e.g. Laundry, entry visa, souvenir.
  • ✕Driver guide’s gratuity/tipping (recommended).

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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