Tour Features

Have you always wished to trek gorillas but your budget and time have always held you back you? This 3 day gorilla trekking tour to Bwindi is then perfect for you. You will spend 3 days in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in southwestern Uganda and home to half of the endangered mountain gorillas (approximately 400 individuals). Depending on availability of gorilla permits at the time of confirmation, you may trek gorillas in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga or Nkuringo sectors of Bwindi

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers. Maximum 7 people.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan.

Route & Activities

Uganda

Uganda flag
Start Point
Entebbe
End Point
Entebbe

Activities Included

WildlifeTrekkingFamily SafariRomantic Safari4x4 SafariEducationalTailormadeGorilla TrekkingGuided SafariWalking SafarisPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1-3
The Haven Eco River Lodge
All Meals Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    On day one of our mountain gorilla trekking tour, you will have an early morning breakfast, then your driver/ guide will pick you up from your place of accommodation and drive westwards, to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. We will make a stopover at the Equator for toilet break, the water experiment and look at the crafts, we later proceed on to Mbarara for another stopover for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre or Agip Motel. We later proceed on to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. The park is about 450 kilometers West of Kampala and the journey takes about 8-9 hours, driving through the rolling hills of Mbarara and Kabale as you head to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where the rare and endangered mountain gorillas are found. We arrive at the park in the evening and check-in to the service of Buhoma Community Rest Camp or The Harven Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge for dinner and overnight.

    Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP

    Accommodation: The Haven Eco River Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 2 - Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Gorilla Forest
    After a great night in a natural environment, wake up to a beautiful view of the Sunrise over the misty Bwindi Impenetrable national park, have breakfast and at about 7:45am, with our packed lunch, we move to the park offices for registration and briefing before you start the gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Gorilla trekking can be challenging in that sometimes you climb steep hills under muddy conditions and it’s unpredictable how long this will take because it always depends on the movement of these great Apes. There are many factors that determine the movement of the mountain gorillas and food availability is one of them, but generally the activity can take between 2 to 8 hours. You go back to the lodge, relax around, later visit Batwa people, dinner and Overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp, or The Harven Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge.

    Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP

    Accommodation: The Haven Eco River Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 3 - Bwindi National Park / Kampala
    After breakfast we drive back to Kampala, with stops at Kabale and Mbarara, and lunch en-route. We also have a stopover at the Equator for the water experiment and look at the craft shops. We later proceed on to Entebbe and check into your place of accommodation or drive straight to the Airport for your flight home. End of the 3 days gorilla Safari Uganda.

    Accommodation: The Haven Eco River Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,830
2 people (1 room)
$1,520

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Offered By

Wanderlust Africa Vacations

5.0/5 (3 Reviews)
Offices In
Uganda
Size
15
Member Of
Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Association
Tour Types
Individual/private, group tours, family tours, luxury/midrange/budget tours, MICE, business and healthy tours.
Destinations
Kenya flag Kenya Rwanda flag Rwanda Tanzania flag Tanzania Uganda flag Uganda
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Reviews

Sebastian

United Kingdom flag United Kingdom October 3, 2025
5.0/5
Our first time of Gorilla experience

It was my first time with my family to come to africa but we always wanted to see the gorillas. My 17year always wanted to track gorillas which he alw...

It was my first time with my family to come to africa but we always wanted to see the gorillas. My 17year always wanted to track gorillas which he always forced me to watch on YouTube and eventually picked interest. We finally agreed to come to Uganda as it seemed a beautiful country and indeed it was with hospitable people. We booked with Wanderlust Africa Vacations and I must say, this is a professional company with experienced guides with a lot of humor and professionalism. We enjoyed our 3 days tour and also extended more 2 days to explore the source of the Nile in Jinja and also Kampala city night life. I recommend this company!

Vivienne Awori

USA flag USA October 3, 2025
5.0/5
Murchison Falls national park tour

Everything was on point, well planned, professional and experienced, hospitable and happy people. Am planning my future travels with Wanderlust Africa...

Everything was on point, well planned, professional and experienced, hospitable and happy people. Am planning my future travels with Wanderlust Africa Vacations.. The wild was a full vibe memorable experience and Murchison falls is a stunning destination with great falls l had not seen before. I recommend this place. l also loved the culture and food and also the city of Kampala which never sleep.

Sebastian

United Kingdom flag United Kingdom October 3, 2025
5.0/5
Our first time of Gorilla experience

It was my first time with my family to come to africa but we always wanted to see the gorillas. My 17year always wanted to track gorillas which he alw...

It was my first time with my family to come to africa but we always wanted to see the gorillas. My 17year always wanted to track gorillas which he always forced me to watch on YouTube and eventually picked interest. We finally agreed to come to Uganda as it seemed a beautiful country and indeed it was with hospitable people. We booked with Wanderlust Africa Vacations and I must say, this is a professional company with experienced guides with a lot of humor and professionalism. We enjoyed our 3 days tour and also extended more 2 days to explore the source of the Nile in Jinja and also Kampala city night life. I recommend this company!