3 Day Bwindi Budget Gorilla Safari

This 3-day safari offers a compact yet unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Starting from Entebbe, you’ll journey through scenic landscapes to reach Bwindi, where you’ll settle into a budget-friendly lodge. Day two is dedicated to trekking through the forest to observe a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat—a humbling and awe-inspiring encounter. On the final day, you’ll return to Entebbe, with optional stops at the Equator or an overnight in Kampala for added exploration.

Highlights

• Scenic drive from Entebbe to Bwindi with photo stops
• Overnight stay in a budget lodge near the gorilla trekking sectors
• Guided gorilla trek with one hour of close-up wildlife observation
• Trekking through Bwindi’s dense montane forest

Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Travel in a shared 4×4 vehicle with fellow trekkers, stopping for lunch and photo ops along the way. Arrive at your budget lodge in the Buhoma or Rushaga sector and settle in for the night.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Following an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for Uganda Gorilla trekking safaris. During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are allocated a single gorilla family depending on their hiking ability. The 2-Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda starts with each group being accompanied by a park ranger; the activity can take about 2-6 hours depending on where the gorillas spent their previous night. Upon seeing the gorillas, a maximum of 1 hour is allocated in the presence of these gentle giants for photography and amazing gorilla safari experiences.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Optional add-ons include a stop at the Equator or an overnight in Kampala.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch