Private Tour
Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
Overview
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72 hours
Mobile ticket
Now is the time to reunite with our cousins, the gentle Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat in the Continent of Africa. It is a 3-day Gorilla trekking safari to the Pearl of Africa-Uganda; home to half of the world's endangered mountain Gorilla population at Bwindi. You will track the gorillas in any of the four sectors of Bwindi impenetrable national park; a habitat to the largest concentration of the individual mountain gorilla numbers.
Other activities include a visit to the Batwa community, photography at the Equator and scenic viewing opportunities.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visa and airtickets
Optional activities
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
What To Expect
Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Accommodations
Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge - a budget safari lodge
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
LUNCH
Lunch
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! A great reception by our company representative on your arrival at the airport. Thereafter you will hit the road for an 8-9 hours’ amazing drive to the heart of one of the oldest jungles in the continent of Africa. You will enjoy not only the snacks and stories from your driver; but also a lunch stopover at the famed Igongo country hotel, variety of vegetation cover, sights of the residents, dotted homesteads and busy towns. You will arrive and check in to your lodge late in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Gorilla trekking and experience the amazing Batwa culture
Accommodations
Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up to an energizing cup of Coffee; go to the park headquarters for registration and pre trekking briefing by experienced park rangers. The ranger guides will narrate to you about the life of these gorillas and then assign a maximum of eight people to a gorilla group for tracking. The trekking exercise is done on foot deep in the jungle, as the ranger guide follows where the apes were last seen the previous day and then through the hilly terrain and lush plants. The search exposes one to a variety of plants, birds, and primates. Depending on how far the apes have moved and your pace; tracking the gorillas may last for over 1-7 hours, plus an additional hour of photography, making inquiries and watching poses of the gentle silverback. Thereafter have a Lunch Break; followed by a visit to Batwa pygmies; one of the shortest people in the world and former hunters and gatherers in the Bwindi jungle.
Departure back to Kampala
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Green Equator Masaka Rd
At sunrise, greet your intestines with a yummy breakfast meal at the lodge and then checkout for a 7-8 hour drive to Entebbe international airport for your flight. There will be a stopover for lunch and photography at the Equator.
Options
Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
Pickup included
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best african tour agency
markushT4330OS,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best africa tour agency! Moses helped us planning everything, from giving advices for hotels, over plan the routes to booking the gorilla trekking. Chris guided us through the Queen Elizbaeth Nationalpark. We saw a lot of amazing animals, he knows very good places. Afterwards we went all together for a drink, very nice guys. Can only recommend.
Amazing experience as a solo female traveler
Mobile38112509851,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Mustafa was amazing! As a solo female traveler I felt safe and taken care of. The accommodations for this journey were GREAT and relaxing. Which was much needed after long drives and treks. I highly recommend this once in a life time experience for anyone and definitely recommend booking with Native Travelers. Make sure to ask for Mustafa as your guide.
Overall Better Tour Operator for Gorilla 🦍 Trek and Uganda 🇺🇬 Sight Seeing
RamaaFamily,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went for 5 day Trip with Native Africa Tours from 08-Sep to 12-Sep starting from Entebbe Airport covering Equator, Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Gorilla 🦍 Trek, Lake Bunyoni and Kazinga Channel before dropping us back in Entebbe Airport. Our Guide Brian was very helpful in every stage. Chris owner of the company is prompt in response despite being sick 🤢. They arranged stay in Mpogo Lodge near Mbarara for 2 days, Gorilla 🦍 Havens Lodge in Bwindi and Rock Resort in Lake Bunyoni. Mpogo lodge and Rock Resport are perfect mid range choices. Gorilla 🦍 Havens seems to be between Budget and Mid Range - It seems they renovated a budget lodge, but still room size and features are far below mid range. When I had water issues with Mpogo Lodge on day 1, I informed our guide Brian who arranged for better alternate room on same lodge for day 4 stay. Food 🥘 is very good in all places. Brian stopped on many places so that I can click beautiful photos. We applied for Gorilla 🦍 trekking permit in Rushaga sector, but got the same in Nkuringo sector. Trek was good with medium challenging level. Brian helped to arrange for better Gorilla 🦍 group. In Kazinga Channel I went for public shared boating 🛶 I feel they covered very limited area during those 2 hours. This is one aspect I think improvement is required as they deliberately drive slowly in last few minutes. I highly recommend Native Africa Tours specially inform Chris to allot Brian as Guide for your memorable experience.
Way beyond anything I imagined.
P2409AYsebasti nc,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a truly unforgettable experience with Native African Tours, and I can’t recommend them enough. From the very beginning, it was clear that this is a locally based company that genuinely cares about their clients. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and constant communication made me feel confident and supported throughout the entire process. Despite giving them very short notice, they went above and beyond to arrange a wonderful trekking excursion to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Getting gorilla permits on such short notice is no small feat, but they made it happen—and the result was a trip I’ll never forget. Moses deserves special recognition—he managed all the logistics seamlessly and kept in close contact with me every step of the way, always making sure everything was in place and adapting to my needs with genuine care. And Chris, my guide, was simply outstanding. Warm, knowledgeable, and full of good energy—he made the trek not just smooth, but truly special. The lodges we stayed throughout the trip exceeded everything I had in mind: incredible views and the nicest and warmest service. If you're planning a visit to Uganda, you can trust Native African Tours to arrange the best trip you can have. They’re passionate, reliable, and deeply committed to sharing the beauty of their country in the most authentic and meaningful way. And you will be supporting local businesses. Thank you, Moses and Chris, for showing me a side of Uganda I’ll always carry with me.
Unforgettable experience (🦍 Trekking in Bwindi)
webermelaniesarah,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience you won't forget - driving to Bwindi, taking in its breathtaking nature at Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge (offering tasty local food and dawa tea), before trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable forest, encountering a family of wild mountain Gorillas 🦍 up-close and in a small group of trekkers (pictures attached). Lake Bunyonyi is equally worth visiting and Native Africa Tours knows where the best spots and lodges are located (Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort is a gem!) I'd definitely book with them again 👍👌
Highly recommended!
Sightseer21249487217,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My trip to see the Gorillas was amazing. Thank you to the Native Africa team and especially Chriss for making this a very memorable experience. I went for the tour alone and felt safe and cared for at all moments, would highly recommend.
Fascinating trip to the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda.
klaralandau,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience: first and foremost the mountain gorillas, but also the landscapes and scenery, lake Bunyonyi, and the visit to the Batwa community were excellent. The lodges were good and the food mostly very tasty and good.
The best experience of my life!
Z8128VNveronicab,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the most incredible experience of my life. Being so close to the gorillas, seeing how they live, is indescribable. My guides: Mustafa and Ashraf, were amazing, very attentive, we had a lot of fun (very important since the trip to Bwindi from Entebbe takes 11 hours)
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!
YmkeDekker,
Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WOW! What an amazing experience we have had with Native Africa tours. We knew they would be amazing as we have used them before for other trips. Our guides, Chris and Deus, are full of knowledge, put our priorities first, and communicate clearly about the itinerary. On the way to Bwindi, we had many stops and got to see some wildlife on the way. This made the drive from Kampala to Bwindi not feel long at all. The lodge near Bwindi had a fantastic view, one that you can only dream of, overlooking Bwindi forest and got us all excited for the trekking the next day. During dinner we got all information and tips for the trekking and to prepare us for the early morning the next day. The trekking definitely was the best thing we’ve ever done. Seeing the Gorillas up close is just unreal. When we came back, the guides were waiting for us in order to go to the next activity. I cannot recommend this organisation enough. They’ve always made sure that we get the absolute best experience possible and that’s exactly what we got!
Excellent trip
catherinez659,
Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing. Our drivers were extremely knowledgeable and caring. We were able to take incredible photos and enjoy being out in beautiful nature of Uganda.
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