Go To Africa Safaris
Discover the beauty of southwestern Uganda on this 3-day gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This short adventure combines a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas, and a relaxing overnight stay in Kabale.
Your journey begins in Entebbe and takes you through rolling hills, rural communities, and beautiful landscapes towards the Rushaga sector of Bwindi. The highlight is a guided gorilla trekking experience, where you will enter the rainforest with experienced guides and trackers to observe a gorilla family in its natural habitat.
Ideal for travellers with limited time, this safari offers a memorable opportunity to experience one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife encounters.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet your professional safari guide and begin the journey to southwestern Uganda. Travel through scenic countryside dotted with traditional homesteads, green plantations, rolling hills, and lively local communities.
Stop at the Equator for photographs and a brief experience at this famous geographical landmark. Continue westwards, enjoying the changing scenery, with lunch along the way before proceeding into the highlands of Kigezi, often called the Switzerland of Africa.
Arrive in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the late afternoon and check in at your lodge. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will receive important trekking guidelines and be assigned a gorilla family to visit.
Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, enter Bwindi’s dense rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek can take several hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family and the forest terrain.
Once the gorillas are located, you will spend up to one hour observing them as they feed, groom, interact, and care for their young. This remarkable encounter offers a rare opportunity to appreciate these gentle primates in their natural environment.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before driving to Kabale through the beautiful terraced hills and countryside of southwestern Uganda.
Arrive in Kabale in the evening and check in at your hotel for a relaxing night.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Enjoy the scenery along the way as you pass rural villages, rolling hills, plantations, and open countryside.
Stop for lunch en route, with an opportunity to revisit the Equator for refreshments, photographs, or souvenir shopping, depending on your schedule.
Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on traffic and road conditions. Your guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your onward international flight.
This marks the end of your 3-day Uganda gorilla trekking safari with unforgettable memories of Bwindi’s rainforest and its extraordinary mountain gorillas.
End of Safari
