3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Your 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari begins with a warm welcome from a professional driver-guide from Otter African Safaris. After a short briefing, you will embark on a scenic road journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s surviving mountain gorillas. The drive, which may take approximately 8 to 9 hours depending on the sector of Bwindi, offers stunning views of Uganda’s ever-changing landscape. You will pass through busy trading centers, lush banana plantations, rolling terraced hills, and vibrant rural communities. Along the way, a lunch stop will be provided, giving you a taste of Uganda’s rich cuisine.

As the road meanders into the highlands of southwestern Uganda, the air becomes cooler, and the scenery shifts to mist-covered hills, tea plantations, and deep valleys. This landscape introduces you to the charm and natural splendor that makes Bwindi so special. Upon arrival at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, you will check in and relax, enjoying the comfort and panoramic views offered by this eco-friendly lodge. Dinner will be served in the evening, and your guide will prepare you for the thrilling gorilla trekking adventure awaiting you the next day. This overnight stay allows you to rest and adjust to the tranquil wilderness atmosphere surrounding Bwindi.

• Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

The second day marks the highlight of your 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari. After an early breakfast at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. These briefing covers trekking rules, gorilla behavior, and safety measures to ensure an enjoyable experience. Equipped with walking sticks and guided by expert trackers, you will enter the dense rainforest to begin your gorilla trekking expedition.

The trek can take anywhere between two to six hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family you are assigned to track. As you navigate through thick vegetation, steep slopes, and tangled vines, the excitement builds until you encounter the gorillas. Spending one precious hour in the company of a gorilla family is truly unforgettable. You will watch them forage, groom each other, and play, all while realizing the profound connection between humans and these endangered primates. Photography is allowed, provided flash is not used, enabling you to capture lasting memories of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In the afternoon, you will engage in a Batwa cultural experience, where the community shares their heritage and traditional forest practices. The Batwa will demonstrate hunting skills, herbal medicine use, traditional songs, and dances, offering a deeper cultural perspective to your safari. Afterward, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

End of Safari

After an early breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and begin the return journey to Entebbe. The drive back allows you to retrace Uganda’s rural beauty, passing through small towns, lush farmlands, and picturesque landscapes. A stopover for lunch will provide a refreshing break before continuing to Entebbe. Depending on your schedule, the safari can end with a transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight or to your hotel for an extended stay.

This marks the end of your remarkable 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari with Otter African Safaris. By the time you leave, you will carry not only memories of the breathtaking gorilla encounter but also a deeper appreciation for Uganda’s natural and cultural treasures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water

End of Safari

After an early breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and begin the return journey to Entebbe. The drive back allows you to retrace Uganda’s rural beauty, passing through small towns, lush farmlands, and picturesque landscapes. A stopover for lunch will provide a refreshing break before continuing to Entebbe. Depending on your schedule, the safari can end with a transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight or to your hotel for an extended stay.

This marks the end of your remarkable 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari with Otter African Safaris. By the time you leave, you will carry not only memories of the breathtaking gorilla encounter but also a deeper appreciation for Uganda’s natural and cultural treasures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water