Bwindi Gorilla Safari - 3 Days

5.0 (4 reviews) Kampala, Uganda
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Experience the thrill of seeing endangered mountain gorillas in the wild on this 3-day gorilla-tracking safari in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

In Bwindi, you will hike through the thick rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. After finding the gorillas, you will spend up to one hour watching them eat, rest and play around before returning to the starting point.

Beyond the gorillas, you will enjoy Uganda’s culture and stunning landscape on this short safari.

Take a closer look at the day-by-day itinerary to get a detailed idea of how this safari flows and how it would feel for you. Keep in mind that all our packages are fully customizable and we can adjust them to meet your specific needs.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gorilla Tracking Permit per person
  • Breakfast
  • International Airfares and Entry Visa to Uganda

What to expect

Day 1: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  1. 7h · Admission ticket included
    This safari starts with our driver/guide picking you up from your residence/hotel in Kampala or Entebbe at 7:00 am.

    Your driver/guide will then drive you to Bwindi via Masaka and Mbarara towns (approx. 9hrs). You shall make a brief stopover at the famous Uganda Equator line for some snacks and photography.

    You will stop again in Mbarara for lunch before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. From Mbarara, you will drive to Bwindi and reach your accommodation during the evening hours. You will have time to explore the community and surroundings for a short while.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    7h · Admission ticket included
    Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas.

    For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots.

    Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.
Day 3: Drive from Bwindi back to Kampala / Entebbe
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    7h · Admission ticket included
    Today marks the last day of your 3-day gorilla tracking safari in Bwindi. We will drive the same route from Bwindi to Kampala, via Mbarara and Masaka (approx. 9hrs).

    Finally, you will reach Kampala in the evening and your driver will drop you off at your place of choice in either Kampala or Entebbe. This will mark the completion of your Gorilla Tracking safari.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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