3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari and Batwa Pygmies Visit in Bwindi National Park

3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Tour Overview:

This 3-day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you on an unforgettable journey from Kampala to the world-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Covering approximately 450 km southwest of Uganda’s capital, this safari offers scenic drives through lush plantations, dramatic landscapes, vibrant fruit and vegetable markets, and charming rural towns. The highlight of the tour is a face-to-face encounter with a habituated gorilla family deep within the mystical rainforest. You’ll also enjoy a cultural experience with the indigenous Batwa community and a stop at the Equator for iconic photo moments.

Safari Highlights:

• Unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Cultural visit to the Batwa pygmy community

• Scenic road trip via the Equator line with photography stop

• Beautiful countryside views, banana and tea plantations, and rolling hills

Tour Inclusions:

• Gorilla trekking permit ($800 per person included)

• Full board accommodation

• All meals as indicated

• Transport in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Park entry fees and ranger services

Tour Exclusions:

• International flights

• Travel insurance

• Alcoholic and soft beverages

• Tips and personal expenses

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Approx. 8–9 hours)

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Kampala by your professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, you’ll embark on a scenic drive towards southwestern Uganda. The journey offers captivating views of the countryside, dotted with plantations and roadside markets.

You will make a memorable stop at the Equator line in Kayabwe for photography and scientific experiments that demonstrate how the Earth’s hemispheres differ. Proceed to Mbarara for a lunch break at a local restaurant. Afterward, continue the drive through Kabale’s terraced hills and valleys until you reach Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range)

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a 7:00 AM pre-trekking briefing. You’ll be welcomed with traditional dance performances by local Bakiga women before receiving a safety orientation and being assigned to a specific gorilla family group.

The gorilla trek, led by a UWA ranger, can last between 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. The forest terrain can be steep and slippery, so hiring a local porter is highly recommended. Once you locate the gorilla group, you’ll spend a magical one hour observing their behavior, social interaction, and capturing incredible photographs.

Return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest and dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range)

Day 3: Batwa Cultural Experience & Return to Kampala

After breakfast, visit the Batwa pygmy community—traditional forest dwellers of Bwindi. The guided walk offers insight into their hunter-gatherer lifestyle, cultural heritage, traditional music, and storytelling.

After the cultural tour, begin the return journey to Kampala with a lunch stop in Mbarara. Arrive in the late evening and drop-off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of your memorable gorilla trekking safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of Safari

Optional Add-on: This tour can be customized to include a fly-in gorilla trekking option, or combined with wildlife safaris in Queen Elizabeth or Lake Mburo National Park.

Contact us today to book your spot to the most exciting safari in the land of 1000 hills featuring the Pearl of Africa