3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Overview
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72 hours
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Mountain gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a habitat with a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which is close to a half of the 880 numbers that are known to thrive in the world. The gorilla destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also a rich habitat for Afro-montane flora, counts of birds including the African broad-bill which is found in Ruhija and Congo, the forest animals like duikers and forest elephants. The magical hills offer impressive scenery and sightseeing experience. The recreation encounter on Lake Bunyonyi known as the Lake of a thousand Islands because of its 29 Islands presents moments of rejuvenation following a day long gorilla trekking experience
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Transfer to Bwindi
Accommodations
Overnight at Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Fullboard, Lunch, dinner and breakfast are all included
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be met by your safari guide in Kigali, Rwanda who will drive you straight to the Uganda, Rwanda border of Katuna. In the process you will traverse the lush country side dotted with undulating hills that have qualified Rwanda as a land of a thousand hills and arriving in Bwindi in afternoon check in you’ Lodge later go for Batwa Cultural trail, You will go through their villages to have an experience of how they go about their daily routine activities and be amazed by the way they skillfully cultivate the hill sides and how they care for their animals (cows) that are a prime source of pride. Dinner and overnight at – Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Gorilla trek and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodations
Overnight at Hawk's Eye
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Fullboard, Lunch Dinner and Breakfast included.
You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Park Headquarters for a briefing about what to do and not do while on a Gorilla trek. After the briefing, you will set for the trekking in very thick vegetation. Trekking gorillas in Bwindi- Uganda is quite challenging as it involves moving over rugged terrain of steep slopes and valleys. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. You will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi, This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. Dinner and overnight at Hawk's Eye
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi back to Kigali
Kigali
After breakfast you will take a boat ride to different islands in this lake, hike to different scenic view points, afterwards you will be transferred back to Kigali with lunch en-routes.
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Experience of a Lifetime
donmar2001,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A once-in-a-lifetime experience trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Coming face-to-face with these creatures in their natural habitat is both humbling and awe-inspiring. The dense jungle, misty hills, and the quiet intensity of the trek only heightened the moment of encounter. With nearly half the world’s gorilla population residing here, every step felt meaningful. Our driver Ronald was outstanding—knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely passionate—making the entire journey smooth and unforgettable. A must-do for any wildlife enthusiast or even for those like us who are not as outdoorsy.
3 day Uganda Gorilla Tracking and Volcanoes Golden Monkey trek
Akilathehun,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire tour was incredible from start to finish. Very well organized by Fred and perfectly executed with Ronnie, my tour guide and driver. Ronnie was very knowledgeable, courteous and attentive. It was such a pleasure driving through the amazingly beautiful landscape of Uganda and Rwanda with him explaining the lifestyle, culture and history of the region. My stay at the Rushaga lodge in Uganda and the Migano hotel in Rwanda was excellent. The highlight of the entire tour was the Gorilla trekking itself in Bwindi Impenetrable forest - the proximity and interactions with the gorillas and the hike through the forest itself were so exhilarating - excellently arranged by the guides and rangers in Bwindi forest. The Volcanoes Golden Monkey trek was ok. I was comfortably taken to catch my flight out of Kigali airport on time. As a solo female traveller, at all times I felt incredibly safe and comfortable throughout this tour - I would certainly recommend this tour, Ronnie the tour guide and Frena adventures for a well worthwhile and wonderful trip!
Amazing
Ccamii,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment I was picked up in Kigali I felt safe and taken care of. In addition to the gorilla tracking I was able to visit several attractions in Rwanda and Uganda. I was traveling solo so my driver/guide Farouk tailored my trip based on my interest. He was always timely and helpful and polite and a safe driver. My gorilla tracking adventure was amazing. I was lucky enough to find a gorilla family after only an hour! This was the experience of a lifetime. I definitely recommend this experience..
Rockstar Ronald!
jennifer g,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali. Ronald explained to me every detail of my trek imaginable during our journey to the Bwindi Forest. His selection of restaurants and food were over the top and his ability to modify on point. If I may: Take small bills and five to ten bags of treats to distribute to the wonderful children you may encounter in the forest. The visit to the Pygmie Village was not expected, yet well received. Bring USD as it seems to be preferred in Uganda and you will need it for your visa(s). If you have Ronald as your guide, my opinion, you’re in Good Hands!
The perfect mountain gorilla chase.
zheng w,
Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great mountain gorilla and chimpanzee pursuit, the whole route was perfectly planned, no redundant projects and wasted time. The guide Ronnie was very professional and reliable and gave me a lot of valuable advice. Thank you to them.
Great and efficient gorilla trekking
S480HZeliasd,
Feb 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was exactly what we were looking for! We wanted an efficient and smooth trip to see the gorillas up close, so we flew into Kigali (Rwanda) enabling us to see this amazing (and safe) country. However, Gorilla trekking in Uganda is both cheaper (~50% of permits in Rwanda) and offer multiple different opportunities to be sure you see them, but that does not mean you need to fly in and out of Uganda. Highly recommend flying to Kigali and driving the 2-3 hours across the border. Frena Adventures delivered on all metrics; airport pickup/drop off. Nice driving in a decent car, nice lodges with good food (catering for gluten intolerant meals). Our guide, Roland, made the many hours in the car feel safe and enjoyable. Thank you for everything - highly recommended for other tourists interested in Gorilla trekking!
Amazing experience
Nomad46811628232,
Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The gorilla trekking trip went very smooth. Our tour guide Ronald came on time for pick up and the accommodation were very good. We enjoyed our tour with Frena adventures and would highly recommend them.
Gorrila trekking in Uganda
G7492NGadamd,
Aug 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite a rocky start, the trip went very well. The guide Farouk did an excellent job and I would recommend him for any future tours.
Amazing experience
R5887RJlucas,
Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time in Uganda with our driver Ronnie, the gorilla trekking in Bwindi was just incredible, it was a real adventure and seeing the gorillas was such an touching experience. We then visited Kalinzu and saw chimps, colobus and blue and red tail monkeys, the forest is really beautiful. Finally we visited the Queen Elisabeth NP, and we saw so many animals, lions included! Ronnie and Frenadventure were very honest and serious, I have no complains and I'm glad we chose it. Overall I was really happy with the tour, and highly recommend it to anyone!
Gorilla trekking
sarahbP3101FK,
Jul 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We flew from Nairobi to Rwanda and drove across to Uganda which was scenic and beautiful. We really enjoyed the whole experience, we were well-looked after and everything went smoothly with the transit across Rwanda and passing into Uganda. Our driver was attentive and followed the itinerary as planned. Do make sure you take plenty of Ugandan shillings (UGX) for all the tipping you are expected to do and if you want to buy drinks at the hotels (our hotels said they didn’t take cards!). As we were coming from living in Nairobi, we had thought we could withdraw UGX from the Kigali airport ATM (as one guide book had said) but alas no, so we ended up borrowing shillings from our guide which was awkward and wouldn’t have been necessary if we had been able to stop at one of the Ugandan ATMs en route. The trekking itself was excellent and the guides/trackers very professional. Do take a face mask which is required when you approach the gorillas, and some lightweight gloves for protection as the bushes are thorny in the forest, although you can buy these for a couple of dollars each at the starting point. We got extremely close to a whole troop and will take away memories to cherish. Thank you!
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