3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
Offered by - Giant Holiday Safaris
Tour Features
Our 3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari and Lake Bunyonyi Tour offers an immersive encounter with mountain gorillas in the heart of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This brief yet comprehensive journey combines the thrill of gorilla trekking with the serene beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, providing a perfect snapshot of Uganda’s diverse natural wonders.
Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 | Gorilla Mist Camp No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
2 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
3 | None No images available | Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- 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 - Arrival at Entebbe Airport and Transfer to Bwindi ImpenetrabThe 3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari begins with a departure from Kampala, where you’ll embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En route, enjoy a stop at the Equator for memorable photographs at this iconic global landmark. Continue through the picturesque highlands of western Uganda, arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Upon arrival, check into your accommodation near the park, with options based on your allocated trekking sector. The journey spans approximately 10 hours, featuring breathtaking views of the rolling hills of Kabale and Kisoro. Journey Time: 10 Hours Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Activities: Scenic drive and Equator stopover Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp – Mid-Range Safari Lodge Meals: Lunch en-route, Dinner at the lodge
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari and Transfer to Lake BunyonyStart your day early with a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. At 8:00 AM, embark on a thrilling mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi’s dense forest. The trek can last between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you encounter these majestic creatures, you’ll have up to one hour to observe and photograph them, creating unforgettable memories. Following the trek, return to the park headquarters to collect your well-earned gorilla trekking certificate. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, known as the second deepest lake in Africa, for a relaxing evening boat cruise. Enjoy a picturesque journey around the lake’s numerous islands, with a chance to capture the stunning sunset. Check in at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort for a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay. Journey Time: 3 Hours Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Activities: Gorilla trekking and boat cruise Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort – Mid-Range Safari Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch en-route, Dinner at the resort
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Return to Entebbe/KampalaOn your final day, enjoy breakfast at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort before beginning your return journey to Entebbe. The drive, lasting over 8 hours, includes a lunch stop en-route. Arrive in Kampala in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or place of residence, concluding your safari adventure. Journey Time: 8 Hours Destination: Entebbe Airport Activities: Scenic drive back to Entebbe Accommodation: None Meals: Breakfast, Lunch en-route
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: None
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- 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)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- 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
Nov 26, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
*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)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- 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

Giant Holiday Safaris

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