3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek from Entebbe

Uganda is a true primate destination that offers one of the best gorilla trekking adventures in the world. During this 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek from Entebbe, you will have the rare chance to come face-to-face with the endangered mountain gorillas.

These gentle primates live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will spend one unforgettable hour watching them in their natural home. The itinerary below gives you a clear plan of this amazing safari.

3-Day Entebbe Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Highlights

Start and end the safari in Entebbe, Uganda.
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Enjoy scenic drives through Uganda’s countryside, farmlands, and rolling hills.
Experience gorilla trekking and spend one unforgettable hour with a gorilla family in their natural forest home.
Learn about gorilla behavior and conservation from experienced park rangers.
Visit the Batwa community to explore their forest traditions, dances, and daily life.
Support local artisans by purchasing handmade crafts from the Batwa people.
Stay in comfortable lodges surrounded by Bwindi’s tropical forest.
Enjoy Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes in one short 3-day adventure.

Brief 3-Day Entebbe Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa cultural visit
Day 3: Departure

Detailed 3-Day Entebbe Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After pick-up from Entebbe, begin the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southwestern part of Uganda. The journey takes about 8 to 9 hours. After a short briefing, start your scenic drive and enjoy the views along the way. Stop for lunch midway before continuing to the park.

Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa cultural visit

Wake up early to the sound of birds and have breakfast at your lodge. Drive to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking. The rangers will explain the rules, what to expect, and how to behave around the gorillas. You will be placed in a group of eight trekkers and assigned a ranger guide who will lead you into the forest.

Begin your trek through the thick forest and rugged terrain as the ranger tracks the gorillas. Once you find them, spend one full hour in their presence watching them feed, play, and interact. Take photos without using a flash, as instructed during the briefing. Afterward, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience. The Batwa are the original forest dwellers who once lived inside Bwindi before it became a national park. Learn about their traditions, beliefs, and daily life. Watch their traditional dances and listen to their stories about life in the forest. You can also buy handmade crafts from their markets to support their community. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Departure

After breakfast, check out and begin your drive back to Entebbe. Enjoy the beautiful countryside views and terraced hills along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing your journey.

Arrive in Entebbe by evening, marking the end of your 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek from Entebbe.