This 3 days Uganda gorilla safari is perfect for visitors yearning to spend time with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This trip also makes it possible to combine gorilla trekking with culture by visiting the Batwa pygmies in the surrounding village.
This short safari begins and ends in Kampala city but provides endless opportunities of taking in jaw-dropping views of terraced hills and many others, with stops at the Equator crossing line and the quiet mountainside.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in the south-west of Uganda and is not only one of the four gorilla trekking destinations but also with the highest concentration of these Giant Apes. For this reason, this Park has the highest ever-recorded number of habituated gorilla families, currently standing at 20.
This 321-square kilometer protected area is also haven to over 120 mammal species, about 350 bird species, more than 200 butterfly species and trees of different species.
Highlights of 3 Days Uganda Gorilla safari
- Get the chance to trek mountain gorillas through one of the sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Spot various bird species including the Albertine Rift endemics.
- Visit the indigenous Batwa pygmies and learn how they are able to maintain their traditions.
Brief Itinerary of 3 Days Uganda Gorilla safari
- Day 1: Kampala City- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for your Uganda Gorilla safari.
- Day 2: Uganda Gorilla safari within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Entebbe by road or flight.
Detailed Itinerary of 3 Days Uganda Gorilla safari
Day 1: Kampala City – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your Uganda gorilla safari begins at Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, so your private safari driver will meet you at the hotel or at your home resident early in the morning. You will then start the 8 hours’ journey through western and south-western part of Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with stopover at Equator crossing line for photography, cup of coffee, snacks and leg stretching as well as Igongo Cultural Center for lunch.
Late afternoon you will be in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here, you will make yourself at home at any of the secluded safari lodges with dinner and overnight included.
Overnight:
- Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp.
- Midrange: Mahogany Spring.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: 8 hrs. 2 hrs. Flight
Day 2: Uganda Gorilla safari within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This day is definitely the highlight of your short Uganda gorilla safari as you head into the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a chance to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Here, you will start your adventure down the valleys, up the hills and crossing the streams while searching for the giant apes that call this park home.
This trek goes for 1-6 hours with occasional sights of other animals, birds and so many natural features found in Bwindi Forest. One hour is provided for viewing and photographing mountain gorillas as they go about their daily routines.
Later, you will have lunch at the Lodge then walk to the indigenous Batwa pygmies in the surrounding community to learn about how they have maintained their traditions for ages. You will then meet other visitors this evening for dinner and overnight while sharing experiences of the activity.
Overnight:
- Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp.
- Midrange: Mahogany Spring.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Kampala/Entebbe by road
This is the last day on your 4 days Uganda gorilla safari. Have breakfast and return to Kampala/Entebbe by road with breathtaking views along the way and arrive in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Drive Time: 8 hrs. 2 hrs. Flight
Our 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari inclusions: –
- Uganda Gorilla permit.
- Visit to indigenous Batwa pygmy community.
- Bottled water for the entire trip.
- Road transfer by air-conditioned safari jeep.
- Services of a fulltime and experienced English-speaking guide.
- 2 nights’ accommodation in only the best safari Lodge/s.
- Relevant Government taxes.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Exclusions.
- Visa fees.
- Pre-and-post-safari accommodation in Kampala City
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Other personal expenses like souvenirs, telephone calls, laundry fees, cigarettes and drinks at the Lodge.
- Other activities not included on the itinerary.