3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest · 3 Days / 2 Nights · Road Safari
Duration
3 Days
Destinations
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transport
Road Safari
Style
Gorilla Trekking
Difficulty
Moderate to Strenuous
From
USD 1,350
Overview
A focused gorilla trekking trip built around a single permitted trek with a habituated mountain gorilla family, tracked on foot through Bwindi's forest with a park ranger and guide. Trekking duration varies by day and cannot be predicted in advance.
Highlights
- One gorilla trekking permit with a habituated family
- Guided forest walk with an armed park ranger
- Lodge accommodation on the edge of the forest
- Optional Batwa cultural experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Transfer by road (or optional scheduled flight) to the Bwindi region, arriving in the afternoon with time to settle in before an early night ahead of trekking.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi forest-edge lodge
An early briefing at the park headquarters before setting off into the forest with your ranger guide to track a habituated gorilla family. Trek duration varies from two to eight hours depending on the family's location that day, with one hour permitted at the gorillas once found.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi forest-edge lodge
A relaxed morning with an optional Batwa cultural visit before the return transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi. Transfer by road (or optional scheduled flight) to the Bwindi region, arriving in the afternoon with time to settle in before an early night ahead of trekking.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Day. An early briefing at the park headquarters before setting off into the forest with your ranger guide to track a habituated gorilla family. Trek duration varies from two to eight hours depending on the family's location that day, with one hour permitted at the gorillas once found.
Day 3: Departure. A relaxed morning with an optional Batwa cultural visit before the return transfer.
What’s Included
- One gorilla trekking permit
- Park ranger and armed escort
- Ground transport with driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as specified
- Walking stick and gaiters where provided by the lodge
What’s Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Porter fee (optional, paid locally)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Optional Add-ons
Rates
From USD 1,350 per person — final quote depends on travel date, party size and room arrangement.
| Rate Type | Adult (Sharing) | Child | Single Supplement | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Resident | USD 1,350 | — | USD 180 | Standard season |
Frequently Asked Questions
Terrain is steep, uneven forest floor and trek length is unpredictable. A reasonable level of fitness is required; porters can be hired locally to carry bags and assist on the trail.
Permits are allocated by Uganda Wildlife Authority in limited daily numbers. We secure your permit at time of confirmed booking and payment, not at time of enquiry.
From
USD 1,350