3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Uganda

This is a lifetime opportunity of coming face to face with your closest relatives in the Jungle of Bwindi impenetrable national park in Uganda, as part of the ultimate Uganda Safaris experience.. In just 3days, you will be among the thousands of people globally who practically know the size, color, and unique characteristics of mountain gorillas in the wild.

Studies show that only Africa hosts these endangered creatures with over 95% human DNA and a replica of human characteristics Your trip is wrapped with several surprises, breathtaking sceneries, comfortable accommodation and an amazing drive by a professional driver-guide in a comfortable safari 4X4.

3-Day Bwindi Tour Highlights

Day 1: Pickup & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & Batwa pygmies encounter
Day 3: Departure

Detailed 3-Day Bwindi Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Pickup & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From your hotel or lodge, your friendly driver-guide will meet you at the agreed time. He will brief you about this memorable adventure, explain the rules to follow in the country, highlight the importance of gorilla trekking, and answer any questions you may have.

After the briefing, you will begin your 8–9-hour journey. The first stop will be in Kampala City for a short city tour and lunch, before continuing with a smooth drive toward western Uganda. Along the way, you will enjoy views of gentle hills, forests, and green plantations.

You will arrive at your lodge in the gorilla trekking area late in the evening, where you will end the day with a delicious meal and a peaceful rest.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking & Batwa pygmies encounter

After breakfast, you will head to the sectors headquarters for a pre trekking briefing that starts very early in the morning by the park rangers who will narrate to you about life in the jungle, the gentle apes and then verify the trekking documents, followed by allocation of members to different gorilla groups and the ultimate gorilla trekking experience.

To locate where these gentle apes are relaxing, playing, or feeding, you will need about 1-6hours of navigating through the bushes, slopes, and valleys, while enjoying the beautiful sounds of the other residents here such as monkeys, birds, and reptiles. On finding your relatives; a reward of one extra hour is yours to watch the silverbacks, mothers breastfeeding and the youngsters somersaulting here and there, just like on the Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour.”

After the adventure, you will depart the jungle for lunch, followed by a rewarding 1-2 hour Batwa pygmies visit. The Batwa pygmies were hunters and gatherers in the tropical forest of Bwindi and Mgahinga, and have for years showcased their cultural heritage and beliefs. Depending on the time, you will visit the caves, enjoy local dances, songs, and donate to help the natives.

Day 3: Departure

At sunset, you will have a tasty breakfast meal at your lodge, followed by a 8-9 hours’ drive to Entebbe international airport or your hotel, with an en-route stopover at the equator for photography, mouthwatering lunch and watching the amazing demonstration at the equate line.

End of the safari.