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3-Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with two nights at Buhoma Lodge and airport transfers included.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,814
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Embark on a 3-day gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Hike through misty forests as you track these gentle giants and observe their fascinating behavior up close. Along the way, take in Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. This short adventure blends nature, culture, and unforgettable encounters for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

  • Activities: gorilla trekking
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan & hiking/walking International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 15 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Pick up from Entebbe / Kampala and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park

Depending on your location on day one, you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will give you a brief insight into the safari and thereafter begin your journey to Bwindi's impenetrable forest national park. This trip begins with traveling southwest through the districts of Mpigi, and Masaka while viewing the local livelihoods of the communities in the central region of Uganda. Then connect to Mbarara where you will make a stopover for lunch upon arriving in Mbarara city. After Lunch, you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park through Bushenyi district, the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and if lucky you may see the tree-climbing lions and other big fives such as elephants and buffaloes. Then continue with the views of magnificent scenery and the rolling hills of Kigezi and finally, Kanungu district connecting to Buhoma which is part of the Bwindi impenetrable forest. Upon arrival in Bwindi, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park

Wake up very early in the morning for breakfast on day two and meet with your driver guide with a packed lunch to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. You will be briefed about the safety guidelines and allocated guides and groups for trekking gorillas. Setting off is at exactly 8:00 am, the ranger guides make sure everyone has a packed lunch, enough drinking water comfortable safe shoes, and a porter (if needed) to help carry your backpack so you can comfortably enjoy your gorilla trekking experience. Observing and photographing the gentle giants (mountain gorillas) is so breathtaking. You are literally looking at creatures so human in every aspect. Be prepared as trekking of the mountain gorillas may take 1 hour to 7 hours depending on where your allocated gorilla family may be at. After trekking gorillas, return to the lodge and have a relaxed evening or a walk to the pygmy families on the outskirts of the forest. Have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Departure to Kampala/ Entebbe

On the last day of the three-day safari, have breakfast early morning and embark on your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. On the way will have a stop-over in Mbarara city for en-route lunch then proceed with another stop-over at the Equator in Kayabwe to take photos, buy souvenirs, and get facts about the equator. You will then continue to Kampala or drop off at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Buhoma Lodge Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Buhoma Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Luxury lodge inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  3. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  4. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  5. A professional driver/guide
  6. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,814

per person

Guide price

US$2,063 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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