3 Days Gorilla Trekking from Kampala

3 Days Gorilla Trekking from Kampala is a short safari tour that will see a traveler explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda and harbors half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. It has 18 habituated gorilla families which are found in the park’s 4 sectors of Rushaga, Nkuringo, Buhoma, and Ruhija. On your 3 Days Gorilla Trekking from Kampala, you will have an interesting and adventurous tour in Uganda because Bwindi impenetrable national park is the best destination for gorilla trekking in Africa in that you will have an opportunity to see the mountain gorillas face to face and spend one hour with them in their natural habitat.

Highlights

Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Gorilla trekking and canoeing On Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer back to Kampala with a stopover at Igongo Cultural Center for lunch

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Our driver-guide will pick you up depending on your location, brief you about your tour, and then embark on your journey to Bwindi Forest National Park. You will pass through Masaka district, which the equator line crosses, and on your way, you will have a lot of scenic views such as the markets along the road, craft shops, local people, landscapes, and part of Lake Mburo National Park, among others. You will have a stopover in Mbarara town for lunch on your journey. After lunch, you will continue the trip to Kabale, then to the Buhoma sector in Bwindi National Park for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Lodging: Mahogany Springs Hotel/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest amp

Meal plan: Half board

Day 2: Gorilla trekking

You will wake up early, and have an early breakfast at the lodge. Then meet up with your driver-guide and set off for the briefing at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be grouped into 8 people, and the briefing is done depending on your interests, and physical fitness then you will start trekking with the park guide in the jungle. Gorilla trekking takes about 1 to 8 hours depending on where the gorilla family is located and once found you will spend one hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat learning more about their behaviors and taking photos among others.

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

You will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale town in case gorilla trekking takes a short period. Lake Bunyonyi offers beautiful views of the landscape, lake, and many islands among others.
Canoeing: While on Lake Bunyonyi you will take part in canoeing where you will have great views of different bird species and the islands such as the punishment island. After canoeing, you will go to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Lodging: Birdnest Resort/ Bunyonyi Eco Resort/Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Transfer to Kampala

You will wake up, and have breakfast at the lodge. Your driver will pick you up from the lodge and embark on the journey to Kampala.
You will have a stopover on your way at the Igongo Cultural Center in the Mbarara district. It has a mini-museum displaying of different cultural practices of different tribes in Uganda.
Lunch at the Equator: After lunch, you will continue the journey to the equator for photos, and craft viewing among others. From the equator, you will continue to Kampala and the driver will drop you at the place of your choice.

Tour includes

Bottled drinking water
Fuel and vehicle
English speaking guide
Meals
Accommodation
Gorilla trekking permit

Exclude

Alcoholic drinks
Laundry
Items of a personal nature
International airfares
Travel Insurance
Tips and gratuities

Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for Ugandan natives. We specialize in life-changing experiences, sustainable tours, and holidays for all East African countries. Also, we are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. We are making booking your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari easy. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.