3 days gorilla tracking Bwindi Safari in Uganda is a thrilling adventure with the beautiful gentle giants. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has approximately half of the remaining gorillas in the whole world. The government of Uganda thus saw it fit to protect these endangered species and habituated 12 gorilla families, 11 in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and one in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, to prevent their extinction.
So much as gorilla tracking is an adventurous activity and gives all the thrills, it is also for a good cause to know that the payment you make for this 3 days gorilla tracking safari in Bwindi goes towards the act of preserving their kind future generations. So, brace yourself for such a knowledge-building adventure.
Highlights for 3 days gorilla tracking safari in Uganda
- Batwa community visit and cultural tour
- Guided Nature Walk in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Services of an English-speaking driver or guide
- One gorilla tracking permit
- Travel in a customized 4WD safari vehicle.
- 2 nights’ accommodation in the park
- Airport Transfers
Detailed itinerary for 3 days gorilla tracking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You’ll be picked up from the hotel or place of residence at exactly 6:30 am after your breakfast to avoid the early morning traffic jam, begin the journey to Bwindi with a stop at the Uganda Equator for coffee and pictures, and proceed to Mbarara for lunch at Agip Motel or Igongo Cultural Center. After your lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and upon your arrival, check into your reserved safari lodge for dinner and overnight.
Destination and accommodation options
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Mist Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up and have breakfast, and by 6:30 am, you should be on your way to the gorilla tracking tour briefing point. Here you will be briefed about the safety guidelines and assigned guides and groups for tracking. Setting off is at exactly 8:00 a.m., and the ranger guides make sure everyone has a packed lunch, enough drinking water, comfortable safety shoes, and a porter for the backpack with a walking stick before the take-off.
The gorilla trekking safari is one of the most extraordinary and astonishing activities you’ll ever enjoy. Observing and photographing the gentle giants (mountain gorillas) is so awe-inspiring! Be prepared as Trekking with the gorillas may take 1 hour to a full day, depending on where your gorilla group last fed. You’ll return to the lodge after your tracking and relax for the evening. Have your dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Destination and accommodation options
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Mist Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 3: Transfer back from Bwindi to Kampala or Entebbe
After your breakfast, check out of your safari lodge, making sure you have all your stuff together. We will then begin the journey back to Kampala with a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch. Proceed to Kampala and drop off at any desired location at the time.
- Main destination: Kampala or Entebbe airport
- Meal plan: half board (breakfast and packed lunch)
Gorilla tracking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park includes:
- Airport transfers Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe
- One gorilla trekking permit
- Cultural entertainment
- Park ranger Fees
- English-speaking driver-guide
- En-route lunch
- Pure bottled drinking water or soda
- Driver allowances
- Park entry fee
- Meals per itinerary
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary.
However, Gorilla tracking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park excludes:
- Airfare
- Ugandan Visa
- Luxury drinks
- Laundry
- Gratitude to local guides
- Porter’s fee while tracking
- Personal Insurance
- Personal shopping bills and any other item not mentioned above.
A list of Bwindi Forest National Park Briefing Points for Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Uganda
- Buhoma Sector
- Ruhija Sector
- Nkuringo Sector
- Rushaga Sector
What to bring – a checklist for 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi safari in Uganda?
- A rain jacket is essential, as it could unpredictably rain.
- Light clothes are recommended, as the sun does shine pretty brightly in this part.
- A torch is essential for safety purposes.
- A zoom lens camera for photographs
- A good insect repellent to keep those persistent insects away.
- Boots to use in the jungle of Bwindi Forest National Park
What are gorilla trekking rules: Before you set out?
- Do not visit the gorillas if you have a cold or other infectious illness.
- Human waste should be buried 30cm (12″) deep.
- The maximum number of visitors is eight per gorilla group.
When you are with the gorillas:
- Maintain a 7-meter (21-foot) distance from the gorilla.
- Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted on the tour.
- If you must sneeze or cough, cover your face and turn away from the gorillas, as they can catch coughs and colds from humans.
- Visits are limited to one hour per gorilla group per day.
- Do not use flash photography.