- All transfers during your itinerary in a 4WD truck
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Fees & permits (a gorilla permit)
- Batwa experience @ US$ 80.00
- Bottled drinking water
- English speaking guide/driver
- All activities in the travel plan except optional ones
- 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari
Exclusive 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Safari Package . Trekking Uganda’s Gentle Giants
This 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi safari package offers the opportunity to encounter critically endangered mountain gorillas up close in their natural habitat. The adventure starts with a scenic 9-hour countryside drive across spectacular landscapes of Uganda’s southwestern region. As you approach the elevated Nteko Ridge, the majestic chain of the Virunga Volcanoes comes into view marking your arrival at Nkuringo, Bwindi’s southern sector.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site and home to almost half the world’s mountain gorillas, over 450 individuals with fourteen gorilla families habituated for daily treks.
The 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi safari package is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts. It combines breathtaking scenery, rich cultural experiences, and one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters on Earth.
Brief 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Safari in Bwindi
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Forest
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking
- Day 3: Back to Entebbe
Detailed 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Safari
Day 1:
Transfer to Bwindi Forest
Upon arrival in Entebbe International Airport (or Kampala), you’ll be met and transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park across rolling hills, cultivated terraces, and tropical rainforests, with stops at the equator crossing and the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara.
Once you arrive, you’ll check into Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge, a tranquil ridge-top eco-lodge serving as an excellent base for tracking these gentle giants. You can refresh, shower, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding forest. The majestic chain of the Virunga Volcanoes (Dian Fossey’s stomping ground) is clearly visible from your lodge.
Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2:
Gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the park headquarters for registration and safety briefing and then led into the forest by skilled rangers and trackers. As you venture into the forest, your senses become attuned to the sounds and scents, and your anticipation of encountering a benevolent silverback heightens with each step.
You’ll walk through dense vegetation, shrubs and thickets, taking between 2 and 6 hours. After finding a family of habituated mountain gorillas, you’ll spend a maximum of one hour in their presence observing them munch, play, groom, and nap. After your dream encounter with these great apes, you’ll return to the headquarters to pick up your trekking certificate before heading back to the lodge.
In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a guided village walk to encounter the Batwa pygmies or spend your time on relaxed, scenic forest walks, soaking in the pristine beauty of the forest. Keep an eye out for birds in the trees.
Day 3:
Back to Entebbe
Wake up to the sounds of birds and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before embarking on a scenic road trip back to Kampala/Entebbe, traversing the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda while reflecting on your encounter with the gorillas.
No accommodation: But we can arrange at your request
End of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Safari
Guide Price
Low Season from USD 1,780 pp.
High Season from USD 2,050 pp.
- Single room supplement may apply
- Please treat all pricing as a guide only: all rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
- Request a quote or chat with our African safari specialist for the best, most current rate available.
- Visa & Travel insurance
- Emergency medical bills
- Trip cancellation insurance
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- Dinner and accommodation before and after the trip
- All meals and drinks not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
Important Notes
- The 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Safari is limited to a maximum of six travelers per vehicle, and a 30% deposit is required on confirmation.
- Travelers with special needs may be required to pay an extra fee for trekking facilitation.
- 15 years is the minimum age for gorilla trekking. Travelers with children below 15 years will be required to sign a letter of consent.
- Porters are available for hire at a cost of about $20. They can be found at the starting point of the trek.
- This trip is tailor-made and can be customized to your own style of travel. You can set your own dates (subject to availability) and choose your accommodation facilities with our guidance. The lodges selected here are what we think will suit this kind of trip and are where we have the best rates for you.
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