3 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Tour Uganda

If you’ve always longed to go gorilla trekking but have been limited by time constraints, this exclusive 3 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking tour Uganda is tailor-made for you. Immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings of southwestern Uganda as you spend three unforgettable days in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which harbors around 400 endangered mountain gorillas, accounting for half of their global population. Depending on permit availability, you’ll have the opportunity to trek these magnificent creatures in one of four locations: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo.

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  Day 1: Pickup from Kigali or Entebbe and Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

  Your luxury gorilla safari begins with a private pickup from Kigali International Airport, your Kigali hotel, Entebbe International Airport, or your Entebbe accommodation. From Kigali, travel through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills before crossing into Uganda through the Cyanika or Katuna border and continuing toward Bwindi. From Entebbe, enjoy a scenic drive southwest through Uganda, with a stop at the Equator for photographs and lunch along the way. Continue through the highlands toward your selected Bwindi sector, enjoying spectacular scenery and comfortable private travel.

  Arrive at your luxury lodge in the afternoon or evening and settle into your spacious accommodation surrounded by the forest and mountain landscapes. Enjoy a relaxed evening with time to unwind, take in the views, and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience. Your private guide will brief you about the trek, arrange the morning schedule, and ensure everything is ready for an early start.

  Meals: Lunch and Dinner

  Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge

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  Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

  Wake early and enjoy breakfast before travelling to the gorilla trekking headquarters. Attend the mandatory briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides before receiving your gorilla family allocation. Begin your trek into Bwindi’s ancient rainforest, following experienced guides through dense vegetation, steep slopes, and forest trails as you search for the mountain gorillas. The trekking duration varies according to the location and movement of the gorilla family, terrain, and weather conditions.

  Once you locate the gorillas, spend the permitted viewing time observing their behavior in their natural habitat. Watch silverbacks, mothers, juveniles, and other members of the family as they feed, rest, play, and interact. After the encounter, trek back to the park headquarters and receive your gorilla trekking certificate before returning to your luxury lodge. Enjoy a well prepared lunch, followed by an afternoon of relaxation, a spa treatment where available, or simply time enjoying the forest surroundings.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  Accommodation: Same as Day 1.

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  Day 3: Bwindi to Kigali or Entebbe and Departure

  After a leisurely breakfast, begin your private transfer back to either Kigali or Entebbe. If returning to Kigali, drive through the scenic southwestern highlands toward the Cyanika or Katuna border and continue through Rwanda’s rolling countryside. The journey generally takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on your chosen route and border crossing. Enjoy the changing scenery and make a suitable stop for refreshments or lunch before reaching Kigali.

  If returning to Entebbe, begin the longer journey through southwestern and central Uganda. Depending on your flight schedule, stop at the Equator for photographs, shopping, and refreshments before continuing toward Entebbe International Airport. Your private driver guide will coordinate the journey around your departure time, bringing your 3 day luxury gorilla safari to a comfortable end.

  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  Accommodation: None-Unless Requested