Overview
This 3-day safari takes you deep into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to more than half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. You’ll enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience, breathtaking forest landscapes, and encounters with Uganda’s warm hospitality. Perfect for travellers with limited time but eager for a unique wildlife adventure.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- After breakfast, meet your driver-guide and begin your journey to southwestern Uganda.
- Drive through the scenic Ankole countryside, with rolling hills, tea plantations, and banana groves.
- Stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and refreshments.
- Lunch en route in Mbarara town before proceeding to Bwindi.
- Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax as you prepare for the gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi National Park
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
- After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
- Begin your gorilla trekking experience in the misty forest—an adventure that can last between 2–6 hours depending on the movement of the gorilla family.
- Once found, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing and photographing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- Optional evening cultural experience with the Batwa community to learn about their forest traditions.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe – Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before starting your return journey.
- Drive back through the beautiful highlands, with lunch en route.
- Arrive in Kampala/Entebbe in the evening, marking the end of your safari.
- Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Inclusions
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees
- Gorilla trekking permit (per person)
- Full board accommodation during safari
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel & medical insurance
- Tips, drinks, and personal expenses
✨ This short yet powerful adventure offers you the rare privilege of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural home—an experience that will stay with you forever.