3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

3-Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking Safari to Bwindi National Park

Safari Overview
This safari begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda, and includes all required permits for primate tracking—$800 per person for the gorilla permit. The trip focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, renowned for its population of mountain gorillas.

The journey leads you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site opened for tourism in 1993. Covering approximately 331 square kilometers, the park is home to 12 habituated gorilla families such as Mubare, Habinyanja, Rushengura, and Nkuringo. Beyond mountain gorillas, Bwindi hosts exceptional biodiversity, including numerous bird species, mammals, amphibians, and diverse plant life.

This safari provides a deep exploration of Uganda’s unique ecosystems, highlighted by the rare opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural environment.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport to begin the scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which shelters nearly half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours, depending on your lodge location, with lunch and photo stops along the way.

You will arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience. Dinner and overnight near Bwindi.

Accommodation Options

• Budget: Ride 4 a Woman / Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Mid-range: Bakiga Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury: Mahogany Springs / Four Gorillas Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking & Community Visit
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla tracking adventure. You will be placed in a group and guided into the forest by experienced trackers to locate one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can last between 2 and 6 hours depending on where the gorillas are located.

Once the gorillas are found, you will spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.

Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a community visit to a nearby Batwa or local village where you can learn about traditional culture and daily life in the region. Dinner and overnight at your lodge near Bwindi.

Accommodation Options

• Budget: Ride 4 a Woman / Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Mid-range: Bakiga Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury: Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Lodge

Day 3: Transfer Back to Entebbe
After breakfast, check out from the lodge and begin the return drive to Entebbe. The scenic journey takes approximately 8 to 10 hours with a lunch stop along the way.

You will arrive in Entebbe in the evening and either check in at your hotel or connect directly to a late-night international departure, depending on your travel plans.

End of Safari

🐾 Safari Pricing (Per Person)

Note:

• Safari prices are quoted per person and depend on group size (2, 4, or 6 travelers) and the chosen accommodation category (Budget, Mid-range, or Luxury). The rates are valid for travel from October 2025 to December 2026.

• Included: Land transportation, English-speaking guide, gorilla permits, accommodation, community walk fees, meals, bottled drinking water, and transfers (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary).

• Excluded: International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal expenses such as tips, laundry services, beverages, and optional activities.