3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Highlights of Uganda Safari

Join the adventure of a lifetime with our 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the country’s southwestern region. This incredible journey offers an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas. It includes accommodation at an eco-friendly lodge situated just 10 minutes from the park entrance, dedicated to uplifting the local community.

Our 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is designed to support sustainable and responsible efforts aimed at promoting conservation and community empowerment in the Gorilla Highlands Region.

Protecting Gorillas and Supporting Communities

Every gorilla trekking permit you buy does more than grant you a life-changing encounter with these incredible creatures. The funds help protect their natural habitat, from anti-poaching efforts to habitat restoration and health monitoring, ensuring gorillas thrive in the wild for generations.

Empowering Local Communities

Trekking isn’t just about the gorillas—it uplifts the local communities too. The industry creates jobs, builds schools, funds healthcare, and provides clean water. By engaging locals in tourism decisions, it fosters a sense of pride and responsibility for preserving both their culture and environment.

Sustainable Tourism at Its Best

With regulated trekking and eco-friendly lodges, your adventure leaves minimal impact. Visitor numbers are limited, and lodges focus on reducing waste and using renewable energy, making your journey as kind to the environment as it is unforgettable.

Highlights of the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Highlights of the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour in Southwestern Uganda, starting and ending in Entebbe:

Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the majestic mountain gorillas.
Gorilla Trekking experience, spending an unforgettable hour with a selected gorilla family.
Batwa Community Experience
Enjoy scenic countryside drives in both open-sided and pop-up roof 4×4 vehicles, offering optimal wildlife viewing opportunities.
Optional additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost before the tour begins and on the last day, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience.

Itinerary for the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your adventure begins as your safari guide greets you with a warm Ugandan welcome at either the airport or your hotel. Set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Our first stop is the iconic Equator crossing point. Here, you can watch the demonstration of the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

Next, we journey to the Igongo Cultural Centre for a delightful lunch with local cuisine. It’s a cultural immersion, giving you a taste of Uganda’s rich heritage. After that, continue the drive through picturesque farmlands and the Gorilla Highlands, where rolling hills and lush landscapes set the stage for the adventures ahead.

As evening falls, arrive in Bwindi Region and settle into your lodgings taking in the serene surroundings on this 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour. Tomorrow, the real adventure begins.

Accommodation at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

Start your day with breakfast, as today promises the highlight of your safari: an extraordinary encounter with the Gentle Giants of Bwindi Forest! After breakfast, we’ll head to the national park offices where you’ll be grouped into parties of eight and assigned a gorilla family to track. Each group will be led by an experienced ranger guide who will enrich your experience with insights about the gorillas and the forest.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you begin your gorilla trekking journey. The trek can vary in duration from two to eight hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family allocated to your group. You’ll hike through dense forest paths, ascend steep slopes, and sometimes encounter slippery terrain, especially if it rains. This challenging yet rewarding journey through the natural habitat of these magnificent mountain gorillas offers a unique opportunity to observe them in their environment.

The Gorilla Trekking Experience

After spotting the gorillas, you will spend a magical hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, witnessing their feeding rituals, playful interactions, graceful movements, and grooming sessions.

Following this unforgettable encounter, you’ll trek back to the trailhead and then transfer you back to Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge. Here, amidst the tranquil surroundings, you can relax and contemplate the extraordinary experiences of the day. Immerse yourself in the comfort of the lodge, sharing stories and memories of your close encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest.

Batwa Community Experience

After your thrilling gorilla trek, dive into the vibrant Batwa Community Experience. Learn how this indigenous group used medicinal plants, perfected hunting techniques, making fire, and built traditional forest shelters. Then, join in their lively songs and dances, immersing yourself in the joyful spirit of their culture. It’s a unique chance to connect with the Batwa’s rich heritage and feel the pulse of the forest in a truly unforgettable way!.

Day 3: Travel back to Entebbe or Kigali in Rwanda for departure

After completing your incredible 3 day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour, you will have the option to return to Entebbe or Kigali, Rwanda by either enjoying a picturesque drive or taking a convenient flight. As you travel, we will make a stop for lunch along the route, allowing you to unwind and reminisce about the unforgettable moments you experienced. Upon arriving at your chosen destination, our guide will ensure you are safely dropped off, marking the end of this truly remarkable adventure with us.

Included in the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Ground transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Landcruiser with gasoline/fuel,
English Speaking Tour Guide
Accommodation and Meals
Drinking / Refillable Water Bottle
Gorilla permit ( USD 800 per person),
Batwa Community Experience

Excluded in the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

International Airfares; Excess baggage charges;
Ugandan Entry Visa Fees USD 50 per person;
Room service,
Alcoholic drinks, and Beverages,
Tips and Gratuities,
Optional activities unless specified as included,
Any other services not expressly shown in the itinerary or indicated as included.