Private Tour
4 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari with Lake Bunyonyi
Overview
Available languages
96 hours
Mobile ticket
The 4-day gorilla trekking safari offered by Bamboo Ecotours takes you to Bwindi National Park to encounter the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Gorilla permits, driver/guide, 4x4 vehicle, park entry fees
Flights, travel insurance, personal costs
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
What To Expect
Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Accommodations
Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar midrange lodge
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A Bamboo Ecotours representative will pick you up at Entebbe International Airport or Entebbe town in the morning and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive will take about 8-9hrs going through western Uganda's major towns of Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale. There are two scheduled stopovers along the way: the first one at the Equator crossing near Masaka for a coffee break and handicraft shopping. The second stop will be in Mbarara city for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre. After the short stopover in Mbarara city, you will proceed to Bwindi National Park.
Gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar midrange lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics on what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that you will be joined by other visitors. The gorilla trek can take from few to many hours depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.
Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Arcadia Cottages/Bird Nest@Lake Bunyonyi or similar midrange lodge in the area
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Activities for the day include Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park; Batwa cultural experience, Coffee making experience, and canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda. You may also decide to travel to Lake Bunyonyi early and do local activities at Lake Bunyonyi instead. After the morning activities, we will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe International Airport
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Kigali
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe. The departure time from Lake Bunyonyi will be in the morning in order to have sufficient time to drive to Entebbe or Kampala.
Options
4 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari with Lake Bunyonyi
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bamboo Ecotours should be your choice!
E8137UJcarlod,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend Bamboo Eco tours highly enough! Edison is one of the, if not the best tour company owners I have seen. He is prompt, precise, respectful, kind in communication. He simply answers with the exact right information you ask. No trying to push you for anything no asking for favors (like writing a review on TripAdvisor ;) He just does his job as it should be done in a decent world. Not only that, Bamboo Ecotours prices are competitive and they take credit cards at no extra charge, don't ask for a deposit in advance to profit from any misfortune you might have (apart from the gorilla permit which is of course normal as they are non-refundable). I finally would like to give a shout out to my nice driver-guide Amanya. (By the way, I want to mention that he noted, during a conversation, that Edison was a caring boss as well, not binding his guides when there's no work, being flexible so they can earn their living.) I appreciate people like Edison immensely in this world where everyone (well almost everyone is only considering their self-interest, or are fake or pushy.) and I believe such people should be supported wholeheartedly. In short, you can (and should ;) go with Bamboo Ecotours without any reservations. You'll be in safe and caring hands. What's more, you'll be supporting qualities that are getting harder and harder to find in our modern internet age where everything is about trying to monetize, where travel has become and industry. Bamboo Ecotours is a fresh bit of air
Highly recommended!
G1729UUjamesd,
Sep 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Uganda is a beautiful country and this tour allowed us to see some of its highlights. Our guide Jackson was super friendly and knowledgeable, always stopping to point out wildlife and nature. Things were well organized and if there was an issue with the accommodation, Jackson saw to it that it was resolved. Food was great and the excursions unforgettable. All in all, a great trip. Highly recommended!
Excellent Professional Company
mikeb00t,
Jun 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Manya, He was excellent in every way, professional knowledgeable and very personable. He is part of the reason we are giving our experience an excellent rating. Seeing the gorilla's was an unforgettable life experience. Lake Bunyonyi was also well worth visiting but after a long drive I don't think we appreciated it as much as we could have. We also visited Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the climbing Lions but they must have been on holiday !!!! Bamboo Ecotours is an excellent professional company and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Bamboo Excelence
ryes995,
Dec 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the first contact to the end of my Safari everyone, Edison with planning and Chance as my guide, were professional! Things happened as planned and on time - They were clear in all aspects: planning, payment, to accommodations, transportation, and activities. My trip was made memorable and meaningful as a direct result of their efforts and I can not provide a higher endorsement. Start to finish.
Amazing Gorilla Trek at Mgahinga National Park
tsinclaire,
Jan 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip thanks to Bamboo Ecotours. As a solo female traveler, I wanted to make sure that I was using a reputable travel company and also supported local businesses. Edison was extremely communicative and helpful to me in planning my trip ahead of time and providing me with all the information and options available. Fred was my driver and was extremely professional and helpful during the entire trip. In fact, I had other people at the lodge I was staying at (that had booked through a large, expensive, international agency) ask who I had booked through since they were not experiencing the same high level of service that I had received and had paid a lot more for their trip. I would highly recommend this company and would definitely travel with them again.
Meeting with gorillas
mondejar99,
Oct 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with Bamboo Ecotours exceeded our expectations. We had a family of gorillas so close you could almost touch them. A very exciting experience. Herbert, our driver and guide, was an excellent support. We liked your dedication and kindness.
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