3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Day 1: Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

• Morning:
  • 7:30 AM: After Breakfast at your hotel, depart from Entebbe or Kampala. It’s a long drive (approximately 8-9 hours).
• En Route:
  • Equator Crossing: Stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for photos and a quick break.
  • Lunch: Stop in Mbarara town for a lunch break at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon:
  • Continue the drive through scenic landscapes, passing through Kabale or Kisoro towns depending on the location of your lodge.
• Evening:
  • Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
  • Check-in at your lodge.
  • Dinner and rest in preparation for the next day’s trek.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
• Mid-range: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge
• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge among others

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

• Early Morning:
  • 6:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge.
  • 7:00 AM: Transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and assignment of gorilla families.
• Morning/Afternoon:
  • 8:00 AM: Start the gorilla trek. The trek can last from a few hours to most of the day depending on the location of the gorilla family.
  • During the Trek: Enjoy the lush forest and wildlife. Once the gorillas are located, spend up to one hour observing them after you will receive your Gorilla Trekking certificate as a souvenir for a successful gorilla trek.
• Afternoon:
  • Return to the lodge for lunch (depending on the trek length).
• Evening:
  • Relax at the lodge. You can choose to take a community walk to visit the local Batwa community or relax and enjoy the lodge’s amenities.
  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3: Bwindi to Entebbe/Kampala

• Morning:
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge.
  • 8:00 AM: Begin the drive back to Entebbe or Kampala.
• En Route:
  • Lunch: Stop in Mbarara or another convenient town for lunch.
• Afternoon:
  • Continue the drive back, enjoying the scenic views and making short stops as needed.
• Evening:
  • Arrive in Entebbe or Kampala. Transfer to your hotel or to the airport for your departure flight.

• Practical Tips

  • What to Pack: Waterproof hiking boots, ankle gaiters, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, a light rain jacket, garden gloves, insect repellent, a hat, sunscreen, and a good camera with extra batteries.
  • Fitness Level: Gorilla trekking can be strenuous, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.