3 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

All inclusive 3 day gorilla trekking in Bwindi safari

All inclusive 3 day gorilla trekking in Bwindi safari

This ultimate 3 day Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi safari takes you through the magical journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home to half of the remaining species endangered mountain gorilla species.  The entire All inclusive 3 day gorilla trekking in Bwindi safari offers hassle free travel, affordable accommodation facilities with personalized luxurious needs and services for the unforgettable adventure in the wilderness.

This safari starts and ends from Entebbe or Kampala. However, it can be customized to start and end from Kigali. Apart from the mountain gorillas, you will be able to visit the Batwa community of people. These initially settled within the park but were later resettled in areas around the park and sensitized on the importance of conservation of the park. Part of the money you pay for the permit, goes back to such communities to help rebuild and strengthen their ties with the central government.

You will as well get to enjoy beautiful scenic views of this part of the country that include the rolling hills and valleys, the Virunga ranges that can be seen on a clear day,

3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Safari Trip Summary

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience

Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport to end the trip.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:  Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your breakfast you will be picked by your driver guide from your accommodation facility and briefs you about the safari highlights, after wards you are to start off the journey to the south western part of Uganda passing through the rolling hills, tea plantations and stunning land scape.

You will have a stopover at Kayabwe in Mpigi district at the Equator Here, you will have photography moment then perform the water experiment and buying of different souvenirs at the nearby handicraft shops.

You will then proceed to the Igongo Cultural Center for enroute lunch this hidden gem is almost twelve kilometers from Mbarara Town while you are here take a quick look around the center’s museum which has a lot to say about the western history.

Afterwards continue with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on arrival you will check into the hotel enjoy dinner and overnight stay

Meal plan: Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Accommodation options:

Luxury: Gorilla Leisure lodge, Buhoma Lodge.

Mid-range: Ichumbi gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Lodge

Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Trekkers Havern

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Visiting Batwa Community tour

After having the early breakfast at the lodge ensure to take all the essentials you need for gorilla trekking experience, the driver guide will pick you up and head to the park headquarters for briefing session about the rules and regulation governing the gorilla trekking activity your gorilla trekking permit is also verified at that time.  

You will then be divided into groups of 8 people per group and assigned armed ranger and guides you will then begin your trek in to the stunning dense forest.

The trek takes almost 1-6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family once you find them, you will spend a maximum of one magical hour watching them feeding themselves and playing, so be sure to carry your camera take photos for lasting memories.

Afterwards you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and then meet up with your driver guide to be drove back to the lodge for relaxation

Later in the evening you can opt to visit Batwa cultural community who will perform to you their cultural dances and songs as well as demonstrate their different ways of their living hence a rewarding opportunity in the pristine environment.

Have dinner and Overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal plan: Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Accommodation options:

Luxury: Gorilla Leisure lodge, Buhoma Lodge.

Mid-range: Ichumbi gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Lodge

Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Trekkers Haven

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport

After a relaxed breakfast, check out from the lodge and commence your return journey back to Kampala. Lunch will be enroute at Agip motel You will then proceed to Kampala or drop off at the airport to catch up with your flight back home or to the next destination.

Meal plan: Half board (breakfast and lunch)

3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Inclusions

  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation Facility in either of the mentioned hotels or the equivalent
  • Meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner as mentioned above)
  • Gorilla Trekking permit
  • Batwa Community Visit
  • Full-time English-speaking guide/driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe/Kampala or customized to Kigali
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Drinking water throughout the trip

Exclusions

  • International flights and visas
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional Accommodation.
  • Tips