3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Be part of this guided 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla trek to visit one of the 21 habituated mountain gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. The 3 Days Bwindi gorilla trek offers you chance to closely encounter the endangered gorillas in their  natural habitats

Located in south western Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is  the leading gorilla safari destination in the whole world sheltering the highest number of gorillas. The forest is divided into four regions ie Buhoma in the North, Ruhija in the East, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the southern region. Mountain gorilla families in Bwindi forest include Bikyingi, Kyaguliro, Mishaya, Bweza, Oruzogo, Mubare and  Kahungye among others

Its with no doubt that the 3 days Bwindi Gorilla Trek is  one of the best gorilla  Tour Packages any enthusiastic primate traveler or nature lover should consider a must-book while on Uganda safari.

3 days Uganda Gorilla Tour ushers you into the tropical forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) where a Gorilla trekking adventure will be undertaken. Bwindi is geographical, a pristine rainforest-protected area set in extreme South-western Uganda.

Highlights of the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

• Day 1: Depart Kampala for Bwindi
• Day 2: Gorilla Trekking -Bwindi Forest & Batwa Community Tour
• Day 3: Return to either Kampala or Entebbe

Detailed itinerary for the 3 days Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Day 1: Depart Kampala for Bwindi Forest National Park

Have a hefty breakfast early morning back in your place of residence or hotel in Kampala. After, meet, greet your driver guide/tour leader and shortly, have a quick briefing about the Affordable 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour Package Uganda.

Depart Kampala city after briefing taking the Kampala-Mbarara-Kabale route likely to take you 8-9 hours’ drive depending on the mechanical condition of your rental car.

Getting to Bwindi in Kigezi Highlands, Southwestern Uganda is a long journey but amazing. En-route, the Equator crossing stopover won’t be missed for photo taking and perform some experience, proceed to Mbarara city for a lunch break.

Head to Kigezi region, enjoy the breathtaking scenic view as you drive to Kabale-‘The Switzerland of Africa’. In the evening, check into accommodation around Bwindi for an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Budget options: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp/Buhoma Community Camp, Mid-range options: Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp, Luxury options: Chameleon Hill Lodge/Silverback Lodge or check into Buhoma Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest & Batwa Community Tour

Rise up early for a heft breakfast and today, have it at the booked lodge in Bwindi. Vacate the lodge but ensure you have all that is needed for your gorilla trek.

Transfer to Bwindi Forest offices/trailhead as directed by your gorilla permit to get briefed about Gorilla trekking rules and this occurs in the park’s 4 regions of Rushaga, Nkuringo, Ruhija, and Buhoma.

The 7:00 am-8:00 am briefing isn’t only for you to have insight into Gorilla rules but also to be allocated to a habituated gorilla family out of Bwindi’s 20 families readily available for trekking. At 8:00 am, the actual activity starts with the park guide leading you and this will take 2-6 hours depending on where gorillas are. The 6 hours include 1 hour of face-to-face interaction, photo-taking, etc, and after, you will walk back to have a relaxed evening in the lodge.

After a relaxed lunch back in your lodge, go end your day with a Batwa community tour. Interact, explore more about the Batwa pygmies’ cultures, dances, traditions and then get back to retire for the night in your lodge.

Accommodation: Budget options: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp/Buhoma Community Camp, Mid-range options: Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp, Luxury options: Chameleon Hill Lodge/Silverback Lodge or check into Buhoma Lodge

Day 3: Return to either Kampala or Entebbe

Have breakfast early and day 3 of your Uganda Gorilla Tour in Bwindi will be mainly for you to make a return trip to Kampala or Entebbe. Lunch en-route and stop visit at Equator crossing. Later, your tour leader will drop you at a hotel in Kampala/Entebbe on early arrival in the evening.

End of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour Package

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The Tour includes

• Gorilla permit-costing $800
• Bottled water
• Ground travel to & from Bwindi Forest plus full-time driver service
• Park entrance fees
• Cultural experience in the Batwa Community
• All the mentioned activities or experiences excluding the optional ones

Exclusions

• Entry visas
• Laundry
• Tips
• Airfares
• Optional activities or experiences
• Shopping
• Beverage costs
• Hotel fees after 3 days of your tour

The packing list on Uganda Gorilla Safari

• Gardening gloves
• Gorilla permit
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Camera-free from flashlight
• Waterproof walking shoes/boots
• Rain jacket-waterproof
• Bottled water
• Insect repellent
• First aid kit