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3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour

Embark on an exclusive 3-day journey to witness the massive mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy gorilla trekking, a Batwa cultural experience, and scenic drives through southwestern Uganda. The adventure begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.

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Safari Overview

Embark on an exclusive 3-day journey to witness the massive mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy gorilla trekking, a Batwa cultural experience, and scenic drives through southwestern Uganda. The adventure begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.

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  1. Pick up & Travel to Bwindi

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and meet your Dawnlight Journeys guide for a briefing on your 3 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking tour. Depart early from Entebbe or Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route (8-9 hours' drive). Stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and relaxation, and have lunch in Mbarara City. Continue to Bwindi, enjoying scenic landscapes, and check in at your accommodation. Accommodation options: - Budget: Ride 4 a Woman - Midrange: Engagi Lodge, Mahogany Springs - Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner Travel time: 8-9 hours from Kampala/Entebbe


  2. Gorilla Trekking plus Batwa Cultural Experience

    After breakfast, proceed to the Buhoma sector (or as per your permit) for verification, briefing, and allocation of park ranger guides and gorilla groups. The briefing covers safety measures and trekking rules. Trekking with gorillas takes 2-6 hours depending on conditions. Once a gorilla group is found, spend one hour observing and photographing them. Return to park offices for your trekking certificate, then to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the Batwa pygmies and their traditional lifestyle. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation options: - Budget: Ride 4 a Woman - Midrange: Engagi Lodge, Mahogany Springs - Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  3. Departure

    After breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet your driver guide for the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe (8-9 hours' drive). Stop at the Equator crossing and for lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala/Entebbe and be dropped off at your hotel. End of the 3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour. Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch Travel time: 8-9 hours to Kampala/Entebbe

What's Included

  • A valid gorilla permit
  • Batwa cultural visit
  • All park entry fees
  • Full-board accommodation service
  • En route meals
  • Travel by road using a 4WD vehicle
  • Pick up & drop off
  • Relevant government taxes/levies
  • Driver/park ranger guide services
  • Free bottled drinking water in the car

What's Not Included

  • Airfares
  • Passports
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Laundry services
  • Cigarettes
  • Tips
  • Extra accommodation after/before the trip
  • Beverages
  • All optional activities

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