Experience the ultimate primate adventure with this 3 Days Uganda Gorillas Tracking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi is home to more than half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas on planet earth, making it the world's premier gorilla trekking destination. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts chimpanzees, L'Hoest's monkeys, red-tailed and blue monkeys, black & white colobus monkeys, baboons, and over 350 recorded bird species—most of which are Albertine Rift endemics found nowhere else on Earth. Trek through ancient rainforest to encounter the magnificent Great Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat, spending a magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact with their families.
Key Safari Highlights
- Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat
- Explore one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests
- Spot chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and rare Albertine Rift endemic birds
- Receive an official gorilla tracking certificate
- Optional visit to the indigenous Batwa community
- Expert local guides and professional driver throughout
Day by Day Itinerary
Arrival – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You will be met by your local host with your safari driver guide. Once you board your safari vehicle, you will depart for a scenic 10-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Along the way, you will stop at the equator for photos and also have lunch in Mbarara Town. Enjoy the beautiful Ugandan countryside as you travel through rolling hills and banana plantations. You will arrive in the evening for check-in at your lodge nestled at the edge of the ancient forest. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Gorilla Trekking
You will have an early morning breakfast followed by a briefing by the forest ranger before embarking on your gorilla trekking expedition. You will carry your packed lunch and water for the excursion. The trek through the ancient forest can take 2-8 hours depending on the gorilla family's location. On sight of the gorillas, keep calm and watch them feed, play, swing from one branch to another, and enjoy the strictly one hour allowed in their presence. Bwindi Forest is an ancient rainforest with incredible diversity of flora and fauna for you to see, feel, and experience. Return to the launch site, receive your tracking certificates, and take a ride back to your lodge for the rest of the evening. A possible visit to the Batwa Community is available if time permits. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Kampala/Entebbe
You will check out of the lodge after breakfast and begin a scenic 7-hour drive back to Kampala or Entebbe with a lunch stop along the way. Enjoy the beautiful Ugandan landscapes as you reflect on your incredible gorilla encounter. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the afternoon for your onward travel arrangements or departure flight. Your unforgettable Uganda gorilla tracking adventure concludes with lifelong memories of these magnificent gentle giants.
What's Included
- Ground transportation throughout the trip
- Gorilla tracking permit per person
- Accommodation as indicated on the safari program
- All meals as indicated on the safari program
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled water (1 liter per day)
- Flying doctors coverage within East Africa (14 days)
What's Excluded
- Visas/Entry Permit for Uganda
- Pre & Post tour accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
- Porter services during gorilla trekking
- Gratuities and tips to hotels/lodges/camps staff and driver/guide(s)
- Local or international flights and departure taxes
- Local flight from Entebbe to Bwindi - Kihihi Airstrip (available at extra cost)
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Any items not included in the itinerary
