3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Embark on a special 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour with us, exploring the beautiful jungles of East Africa. Get ready for a magical encounter with wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Witness their beauty, strength, and gentle nature during the one-hour experience. Our tour suits budget travelers but can be customized for luxury. Iconic Africa Safaris’ experts ensure your ideal safari with the right accommodation, transportation, meals, and gorilla permits. Note that the availability of permits may determine the trek location, but an extraordinary experience is guaranteed.

• 01

  Arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

  Your 3 day gorilla trekking adventure begins with pickup from Entebbe International Airport, your Entebbe hotel, or Kigali in Rwanda. From Entebbe, begin the scenic journey southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through Uganda’s countryside, local communities, rolling hills, and agricultural landscapes.

  If you start from Kigali, cross into Uganda through the Cyanika or Katuna border and continue toward the Bwindi sector selected for your gorilla trek. The Kigali route takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, while the journey from Entebbe usually takes around 8 to 10 hours.

  From Entebbe, you can make a stop at the Equator for photographs and a short experience before continuing toward southwestern Uganda. Enjoy lunch along the way and continue through the beautiful highlands toward Bwindi.

  Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon or evening, depending on your starting point. Relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience. Your guide will also brief you about the trekking arrangements, starting time, appropriate clothing, and what to expect in the forest.

  Meal Plan: En route Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)

• 02

  Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park

  Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before travelling to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides will explain the trekking guidelines and assign you to a habituated gorilla family.

  The trek then begins through the ancient Bwindi forest. Follow your ranger guides along forest trails as they track the movements of the gorilla family. The experience can involve steep slopes, muddy trails, dense vegetation, and varying terrain, making proper preparation important.

  The trekking duration depends on the location and movement of the gorillas. Some groups find their gorilla family within a few hours, while others spend longer walking through the forest. Along the way, watch for forest birds, monkeys, butterflies, trees, and other signs of wildlife.

  When you locate the gorillas, spend the permitted viewing time observing them in their natural forest environment. Watch adults feeding, mothers caring for young ones, playful juveniles, and silverbacks protecting and interacting with their families. Your ranger guides will explain the behavior and social structure of the group while ensuring that visitors maintain the required distance and follow conservation guidelines.

  After the gorilla encounter, begin the walk back through the forest. Return to the park headquarters and receive your gorilla trekking certificate before returning to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

  The afternoon is free for rest or an optional cultural experience. You may visit a nearby community, take a guided nature walk, or simply relax at the lodge while enjoying the surrounding forest scenery.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Same as Day 1

• 03

  Day 3: Bwindi to Entebbe or Kigali

  After breakfast, begin your return journey to either Entebbe or Kigali, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

  For travellers returning to Kigali, drive through the southwestern Ugandan highlands toward the Uganda Rwanda border. Cross at either Cyanika or Katuna and continue through Rwanda’s scenic countryside toward Kigali. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on the border crossing and road conditions.

  For travellers returning to Entebbe, begin the longer drive through southwestern Uganda toward central Uganda. Depending on your departure schedule, stop for lunch along the way and enjoy selected sightseeing opportunities. You may also make a brief stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenirs before continuing toward Entebbe.

  Upon arrival in Kigali or Entebbe, your 3 day Uganda gorilla trekking adventure comes to an end.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

  Accommodation: None unless requested