Uganda · 3 days · Midrange
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
A focused three-day trip by road to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
A focused three-day trip by road to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
This 3-day midrange itinerary starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Gorilla trekking · Short trips
- Safari style
- Midrange · Private
Destination guides: Bwindi
Route
Entebbe
Start
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Stop 1
Entebbe
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
One gorilla trek in Bwindi
- 02
An hour with a habituated gorilla family
- 03
Scenic drive through western Uganda
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
3 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Long travel day · approx. 9–10 hours by road
Entebbe to Bwindi
An early start for the long drive through western Uganda, stopping at the Equator and for lunch en route, arriving at your lodge near Bwindi in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
An early breakfast and briefing at the park headquarters, then set off with UWA rangers to track a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi's steep rainforest. Once the group is found, you spend up to one hour with them — watching feeding, grooming and young gorillas at play. Return to the lodge in the afternoon; an optional community walk is possible if time allows.
- Gorilla trek (permit included where quoted)
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Approx. 9–10 hours by road
Bwindi to Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Comfortable lodges.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Bwindi2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Gorilla trekking · Short trips
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers at Entebbe International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as listed day by day
- Park entry fees for the parks visited
- Activities listed as included in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Uganda visa
- Porters on treks (hired locally)
- Gorilla permit unless quoted
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 3-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Batwa community experienceQuoted on request.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Road days are long. A fly-in option, or a shorter routing via Kigali, can be quoted on request.
- Gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), are limited in number and should be secured as early as possible. Permit fees are set by UWA and are confirmed in your quotation.
- Minimum ages set by UWA: 15 years for gorilla trekking and 12 years for chimpanzee trekking.
- Treks can last from about 2 to 8 hours through steep, muddy forest. Porters can be hired at the trailhead.
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 3-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Entebbe and finishes in Entebbe.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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