3 Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking Tour Overview
The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Tracking Tour in Bwindi is a short yet unforgettable safari focused on one of the world’s rarest wildlife encounters—the endangered mountain gorillas. Set in the misty highlands of southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to nearly half of the world’s gorilla population, offering visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to trek through dense rainforest and spend an awe-inspiring hour observing a habituated gorilla family. Alongside the gorillas, Bwindi also shelters rich biodiversity, including colorful birds, primates, and lush flora. This 3-day tour balances adventure and relaxation, with scenic drives through Uganda’s rolling hills, the immersive gorilla trekking experience, and time to enjoy the forest atmosphere from a comfortable lodge. Perfect for travelers with limited time, it delivers the essence of Uganda’s primate tourism in a compact, adventure-filled journey.
3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour Highlights
DAY 1: Transfer To Bwindi For the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
DAY 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park
DAY 3: Return To Kampala or Entebbe Airport
Detailed 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour
DAY 1: Transfer To Bwindi For the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking Tour
3 days gorilla tracking tour
Depart Entebbe/ Kampala for your first day of the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking Tour. The drive time from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda is between 8-9 hours. Although it may seem quite a long drive, it is worth it because you get to enjoy the countryside scenery with some of the most beautiful landscapes ranging from plantations, hills, all the way to the Virunga massive. Just keep your cameras near you and your driver will definitely stop if you need him to, so that you can capture that beautiful moment.
You will have an en-route stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for the photography and a simple experiment before you continue to Mbarara town for Lunch. After lunch, you will embark on your scenic drive to Bwindi NP or Kabale for overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast Not Included)
Drinks: Drinking Water
DAY 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park
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After your early morning breakfast, your 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Uganda Tour guide will drive you to Ruhija Park Headquarters for briefing and joining others for briefing before heading into the forest for your gorilla trek. This trek can last for between 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of mountain gorilla family on that particular day. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them while observing their behaviour, taking photographs before you return to the Park Headquarters for your certificate that confirms that you have tracked gorillas in Uganda. Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge.
Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water
DAY 3: Return To Kampala or Entebbe Airport
After your breakfast, you will be driven back to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation or you may choose to fly out of Uganda on the last day of your 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Tour. Since you will use the same route back, you will have another stop at the Equator crossing for photo moments, buying souvenirs or to just relax before continuing to Kampala/Entebbe.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral Water
End of Tour
3 Days Gorilla Tracking Inclusions & Exclusions
Price Includes:
- Park fees (For non-residents).
- Gorilla Permits
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional).
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- Drinking water(On all days)
Price Excludes:
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.