3 Day Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi Forest Uganda
Overview
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3 days
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Arrive Entebbe Airport (before 8am) or be picked from a hotel and depart for Bwindi National Park.
Accommodations
Broadbill Forest Camp - Budget Level
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Green Equator Masaka Rd
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.
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
Accommodations
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort - Budget Level
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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.
Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe
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.
Depart Lake Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe Airport to catch flight.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Green Equator Masaka Rd
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).
Options
3 Day Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi Forest Uganda
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Water bottle
Ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari car
Entrance fee
All meals
Gorilla permits
Snacks
Phone calls and bar bills.
All other Services of a personal nature e.g. Laundry, entry visa, souvenir.
Driver guide’s gratuity/tipping (recommended).
Pickup points
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Bashem Safaris Tours and Travel