3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

3 day gorilla trekking Uganda safari takes tourists encountering the gorillas of Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, depending on your preference. Gorilla trekking is one of the most breath-taking tourist activities you could ever do, it is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience that every ardent traveller should take on. This 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda safari takes you to the deep jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National park, a UNESCO world heritage site which inhabits the highest world population of mountain gorillas, with about 19 habituated gorilla families that you can encounter in any of the four sectors including Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo gorilla sectors.

Note that this 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda safari shall have you gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in any of the four gorilla sectors depending on availability of gorilla trekking permits; accommodation options are thus liable to change.

Tour Summary of 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda safari

Day 1: Arrival, Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3: Departure

Detailed Itinerary of 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda safari

Day 1: Arrival, Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Upon your arrival in Entebbe, your 1^st day of your 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda has your driver guide welcoming you to Uganda, brief you about your 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda safari. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is about 8-9 hours from Kampala or Entebbe by road. You shall proceed for a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park on a scenic drive, making a number of stops to stretch, as well as have an Equator water experiment. Though the drive may be long, it is quite scenic with some really stunning views of landscapes with huge plantations, the Uganda countryside as well as the Virunga Mountains when nearing your destination. Once in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you shall proceed to check in at the lodge, and spend the rest of the evening at leisure relaxing and getting acquainted with your surroundings.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This 2^nd day of your safari, you shall wake up early to a sumptuous breakfast and then proceed for a transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing session and then gorilla family allocation in groups of 8. After, you shall embark on the search of the gorillas, in a gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park adventure in the company of a park ranger and guides. The total trekking time can be anything from 30 minutes to 6 hours or more depending on the location if the gorillas and the terrain. Once you do locate the gorillas, you shall spend one hour with the gorillas observing their characters and behaviours as well as activities which are so human-like. Take as many photos s you may want, make videos as well as take time to just experience the moments without the lenses. After, you shall trek back, and then return to the lodge. You may choose to have a Batwa cultural trail hereafter you think you could be up to it.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Departure

On this last day of your 3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda safari, you shall wake up to an early breakfast at the lodge and then proceed to check out for your departure back to Entebbe, where your driver guide shall transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight. En-route from Bwindi Impenetrable National park you shall have a stopover for lunch as well as another stop for another equator crossing photo-shoot.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of 3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda safari

Inclusions

Gorilla permit
Transportation to and from the airport and during the Uganda safari
Services of an English speaking driver-guide following all Covid-19 SOPs
En-route lunches
All park entrance fees and activities in the itinerary
Full board accommodation
Bottled drinking water in the tour vehicle

Exclusions

Air ticket
Visas
Beverages
Tips and souvenirs
Extra activities not included in the itinerary
Personal expenses like laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.