3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking tour

3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking tour : During this 3-day Uganda gorilla trekking tour, you will travel to the misty forests of Bwindi impenetrable national park, located in the southwest of Uganda. In addition to being home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorilla population in Africa, Bwindi impenetrable national park offers visitors an opportunity to spend an hour with these endangered mountain gorillas at their natural habitat during the safari.

 Highlights of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking tour

Day 1: Pick up and drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 3: Departure to Kampala

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

As far as the first day of this Uganda gorilla trekking tour goes, depending on where you are located in Kampala, you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will explain to you all about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park in the southwestern part of the country.

It is a full day trip which includes a stopover at the Equator where you will have the chance to take photos, buy souvenirs, and then continue your journey with another stopover for lunch on the way.

After lunch you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park, upon arrival you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast on the second day of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking tour, you will carry a packed lunch with you and your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to transfer you to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations of your gorilla trekking experience. After the briefing you will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the gorillas and well conversant with trails in the jungle. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food.

During trekking you will have views of animals like forest elephants, buffaloes, other primates like l’hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, different bird species like African harrier hawk, crowned hornbill, African green pigeon, blue headed sunbird among others. Once the gorillas are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, observe their behaviours, take great photos and record the breath-taking moments to show people back home. After the one-hour encounter with the gentle giants you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking, meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Departure to Kampala

On the last day of the Uganda gorilla trekking tour, after you have enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide so that you can commence your journey back to Kampala.

On the way you will have en-route lunch and enjoy great views of the Kigezi hills, country sides, terraced farmlands, tea and banana plantations, beautiful scenery among others.

After arriving in Kampala early evening, your driver guide will drop you off at the Entebbe international airport for your departure flight or you can choose to be dropped off at any place of advice in Kampala.

End of 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking tour

Tour includes                                  

• Gorilla trekking permit @ $700 pp
• Professional English-speaking driver guide
• Full board accommodation
• Pick up and drop off in a 4WD vehicle
• Vehicle and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

Tour excludes                      

• International air flight tickets
• Visas
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary
• Life insurance
• Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.