Gorilla trekking simply means a trek in the park to see mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorillas in Uganda live in Mgahinga and Bwindi National Park respectively.
Most treks to see the mountain Gorillas in Uganda are done in Bwindi Forest which has the highest number of these special primates in the world – More than any other Gorilla trekking destination.
This 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari therefore, takes you to Bwindi forest for an incredible, once in a lifetime adventure that involves hours of maneuvering through the lash jungle until you encounter the Gorillas and get to spend on hour with them. That’s it, that is Gorilla trekking in Uganda.
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi
You will be picked up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park with a stopover at the Equator for photos and lunch en-route in Mbarara city. Proceed to Bwindi arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meals: Half Board.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi
Breakfast will be served early and lunch will be packed. The briefing is at 7 am. Your guide will give you highlights of specific details about the way of life of the gorillas you will be tracking. The hike can take anything from one to seven hours.
Trekking through the thick forested hills of Bwindi and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Once you reach the gorillas, you are allowed to spend one hour with them as you stand 6 meters away.
Upon completion of this magical encounter, you will drive back to the lodge where you can relax in the afternoon or go for another walk to visit one of the communities around.
Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meals: Full Board.
Day 3: Transfer Back to Entebbe / Kampala.
Have breakfast and embark on the drive back to Entebbe / Kampala with lunch en-route, arriving late afternoon and drop off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.