3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari | Bwindi National Park

The 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to one of the best and most visited national parks found in the southwestern part of Uganda in the Kanungu district.

The park was established in 1991 and is well known as the home of more endangered mountain gorillas, with over 600 gorillas. The park occupies a total area of 331 square kilometers set on the edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift.

The gorilla trekking activity is only done in Bwindi Forest National Park.

Tour highlights:

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park from Kigali

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community visit.

Day 3: Return to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park from Kigali

On the first day of the 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will be picked up by a company representative/guide from the hotel, a place of residence in Kigali or Kigali International Airport.

You will be briefed about the 4-5 day drive journey with lunch en route to Bwindi Forest National Park. The park is in the southwestern part of Uganda, close to the Rwanda border, overlooking the beautiful views of the mountains, landscape, and rolling hills. Arrive in the park late afternoon, and connect with your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options: Buhoma Lodge/trackers lodge/Mahogany Springs/Kiho Gorilla Lodge (luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp Buhoma Haven Lodge/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (moderate), Buhoma Community Camp, Broadbill Gorilla Lodge, and Ruhija Community Lodge (budget).

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community visits

Have an early morning breakfast on the second day of the safari; you will meet your driver at the park head offices. On reaching there by 7:30 am, you will be briefed about what to do/rules and regulations to follow during trekking, after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle.

Trekking usually takes between 8 hours and even a full day due to the location of gorillas.  During trekking, you will spot other primate species, including monkeys, baboons, and birds, among others.

When you see them, it will be a great and fun time as you watch them, feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, playing, observing their behaviors, and way of living among others and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them.

Also ensure you carry enough water with you, hats, sunglasses, raincoats, and non-flash cameras. Later after the trek, head back to the lodge; have lunch as you prepare for a community visit among the Batwa people in the evening, after returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation options: Buhoma Lodge/trackers lodge/Mahogany Springs/Kiho Gorilla Lodge (luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp Buhoma Haven Lodge/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (moderate), Buhoma Community Camp, and Ruhija Community Lodge (budget).

Day 3: Back to Kigali

After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the safari, check out of the lodge and meet your guide driver to transfer back to Kigali City or Kigali International Airport. On your way, you will have lunch en route. Continue to Kigali in the afternoon.

End of  3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari