This 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, which is known to possess more than half of all the remaining mountain Gorilla population in the world, and as such, you can be sure your chances of seeing the Gorillas will be at 99%.
This package comes with guaranteed permits, 4X4 transportation, accommodation, meals, and a local expert driver/guide.
Detailed 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi, home of Uganda Gorillas (8 hours)
Your trip begins with pickup from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala with a meet and greet by your driver, who will then brief you about the trip in general and the particular plan for the day. It is also possible to begin in Entebbe with pickup from the airport if you arrange an early morning arrival.
You will embark on the drive to Bwindi via the equator at Kayabwe, where you will have a stopover for photos, and continue to Mbarara city for lunch. Continue to Bwindi Forest, arriving late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (mid-range) | Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Uganda – Bwindi
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for a briefing by the ranger guides, and later head into the forest for your trek.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi takes 2 to 8 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas. These primates roam the park freely, and there is no way of telling where they will be for a particular day.
On finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to view and take photos of these gentle primates, enjoy your lunch packs, meet your driver/guide, and transfer back to your lodge. You can, however, spend up to 4 hours with the Gorillas if you do the Gorilla habituation experience.
The time after trekking with Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi can be spent on a village tour or relaxing at the lodge as you flip through your photos and share the memories of your gorilla trek in Bwindi and prepare for the next day. Dinner and overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (mid-range) | Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Luxury) as above
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe (8 hours)
You will enjoy breakfast and transfer back to Kampala with a stopover in Mbarara or Masaka city for lunch. Proceed to Kampala/Entebbe, arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe airport for your onward flight, marking the end of this 3-day Uganda gorilla safari.
Options: There are several optional activities that can be done, including a coffee tour, a Batwa pygmies tour, a Lake Bunyonyi tour, and school visits. You can also upgrade or downgrade the proposed accommodations depending on your budget and interests.
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