- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- From
- USD 2,050 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Mountain Gorilla Trekking | Uganda
Experience one of Africa's most unforgettable wildlife encounters on a 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari through the ancient forests of southwestern Uganda.
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Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
We can arrange the safari from Kigali in Rwanda or Entebbe/Kampala in Uganda depending on your preferred routing.
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi is home to roughly half of the world's mountain gorilla population and offers four main trekking sectors: Buhoma. Ruhija. Rushaga and Nkuringo.
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Gorilla Trekking Permit
The gorilla permit is one of the most important components of your Uganda gorilla safari. Duma Tours can assist with gorilla permit arrangements and safari planning so that your accommodation. transport and trekking date are coordinated correctly.
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Gorilla Trekking Porter
A porter can assist with your daypack and provide support on steep or muddy sections of the forest trail. It also provides a direct way for visitors to contribute to the livelihoods of communities around Bwindi.
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget lodge / community lodge
Quality midrange lodge
Premium luxury lodge
Day by day.
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Day 1: Entebbe or Kampala / Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your Uganda gorilla trekking safari begins with an early morning departure from either Entebbe/Kampala or Kigali depending on your chosen itinerary. If starting in Kampala or Entebbe we drive southwest through Uganda's beautiful countryside towards the Bwindi region. The journey offers changing scenery as you leave the urban areas behind and travel through rolling hills. farming communities and spectacular landscapes. For travellers starting in Kigali we cross into Uganda and continue towards the Bwindi or Kisoro area. This option can make the three-day gorilla safari particularly efficient for travellers combining Rwanda and Uganda. Bwindi is a mountainous rainforest and road conditions can vary. A 4WD safari vehicle is recommended for access to areas such as Nkuringo and Rushaga. Uganda Wildlife Authority Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon or evening. Relax and enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings. Your guide will brief you about the following day's gorilla trekking experience and help you prepare for the trek. Overnight: Bwindi Forest Lodge Meals: Lunch and Dinner Accommodation Options Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp or similar Midrange: Engagi Lodge or similar Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or similar
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Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari. After breakfast you proceed to your designated gorilla trekking trailhead for registration and briefing. Your ranger guides will explain the trekking rules and safety procedures before you enter the forest. Bwindi gorilla trekking can take approximately 2 to 7 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family you are tracking and the terrain. Once you find your assigned habituated gorilla family you are allowed a designated period of observation with the gorillas. Uganda Wildlife Authority The trek takes you through one of Africa's most remarkable rainforest ecosystems. You may encounter birds. primates. butterflies and other forest wildlife along the way. Then comes the unforgettable moment when you first see a mountain gorilla emerging through the vegetation. Watch the gorillas feed. play. groom and interact with one another while maintaining the required distance and following your ranger's instructions. Gorilla trekking requires moderate fitness and the terrain can be steep and muddy. Good hiking shoes. long trousers. waterproof clothing and a walking stick are recommended. After the trek return to your lodge for lunch and a well-earned rest. The afternoon is free to relax or enjoy an optional community experience such as a village visit or forest walk depending on your location and available time. Overnight: Bwindi Forest Lodge Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Why Gorilla Trekking in Uganda? Uganda offers two destinations for mountain gorilla trekking: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi is the country's most popular gorilla trekking destination and is divided into Buhoma. Ruhija. Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors.
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Day 3: Bwindi to Kigali or Entebbe / Kampala
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning your return journey. Depending on your departure point we transfer you towards Kigali in Rwanda or back to Entebbe/Kampala in Uganda. For guests travelling to Kigali there is an opportunity to enjoy the scenic countryside before crossing the Uganda-Rwanda border. For guests returning to Entebbe or Kampala the journey takes you through southwestern Uganda before continuing towards the capital or airport. If your international flight schedule allows we can arrange an optional stop for lunch or a short cultural experience. Your 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari ends with your drop-off at your hotel or airport. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | USD 2,050 | |
| Midrange | USD 2,750 | |
| Luxury | USD 4,200 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Private safari transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees applicable to the itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Airport or hotel transfers where applicable
- Border assistance where applicable
- Government taxes and applicable service charges
- Gorilla trekking briefing and ranger-guided experience
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Porter fees
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Any increase in government fees or permit costs after confirmation
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