An Absolutely Perfect 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Itinerary

 Tour Summary

• Safari starts with pick up and ends with drop off in Kampala/ Entebbe International Airport
• Gorilla trekking will be in Bwindi Forest National Park
• A maximum 1 hour will be spent with the Mountain Gorillas
• Transfers will be by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Accommodation before and after trip can be arranged on request at an extra cost

What you need to know

• Accommodation is provided as included 
• Pack the right Gorilla trekking clothes
• Tour can start any time of the year
• Minimum age for tour is 15 years 
• Gorilla permit is included in the cost

Safari Highlights: 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

• Day #1: On your 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda you Transfer by road from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest National Park.
• Day #3: Return from Bwindi National Park by a 4×4 safari vehicle to Kampala or Hotel or Entebbe.

What’s the real story?:

Detailed Itinerary: 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

Early morning, your safari guide from Kabira Gorilla safaris will pick you up for a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The transfer is by a 4×4 safari vehicle.

Just about 80 Km from Kampala, you will stop at the equator line for photography.  You then continue with the drive to southwestern Uganda. Lunch is had at a good restaurant in Mbarara.

After lunch, the drive continues to the park with your arrival in the evening. You check in, have dinner, and spend the night at a preferred accommodation facility. It can be budget, mid-range, or luxury at one of the 4 trekking sectors booked for trekking.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner 

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Very early on this long-awaited day, you have breakfast and then head out for Gorilla trekking. It’s expected of you to be at the park headquarters by 8:00 am for a briefing from the park rangers. 

During the briefing, the park rangers inform trekkers of the dos and don’ts of Gorilla trekking. At this time, you are also allocated a Gorilla family to trek. Each group is trekked by 8 people in most cases depending on the hiking ability.

You get to the very dense tropical jungle of Bwindi forest for a lifetime adventure. You spend about 2-6 hours or more trekking. However, a maximum of 1 hour is spent in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas watching the family and taking pictures.

After 60 minutes of watching the Gorillas, you then walk back to the park headquarters. Here you receive a congratulatory Gorilla trekking certificate. Your guide drives you to your accommodation facility where you relax. Overnight at previous night accommodation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On the last day of your 3 Day Gorilla trekking Uganda in Bwindi, you have breakfast and embark on the 8-9 hours drive back to Kampala. You have lunch en route.

Arriving in the evening, your safari guide will ensure drop-off at a preferred destination or hotel. Marking the end of the 3 Days Gorilla trekking Uganda.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch 

End of the 3 Day Gorilla trekking Uganda

Cost Inclusions

• Uganda Gorilla trekking permit
• Accommodation & meals as indicated
• 4×4 safari vehicle
• A professional English speaking knowledgeable driver guide.
• Bottled drinking water on board

Cost Exclusions 

• International flights & Visas 
• Tips
• Drinks
• Any changes to the itinerary 
• Laundry

Transport 

• 4×4 Safari land cruiser for Luxury travelers
• 4×4 Safari van for Budget travelers