4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

This 4-day double gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gives you a special chance to visit two different gorilla families on different days. Bwindi is home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas, found in four main sectors: Nkuringo, Ruhija, Buhoma, and Rushaga.

Double gorilla trekking in Bwindi allows you to compare the behavior of two gorilla families while exploring different forest zones and landscapes. Besides trekking, you will enjoy Uganda’s countryside, cultural encounters, and stopovers such as the Uganda Equator crossing.

4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Tour Highlights

Start and end the safari in Kampala or Entebbe.
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Enjoy two gorilla trekking experiences in different sectors of Bwindi; Rushaga and Ruhija.
Spend one hour with each gorilla family, observing their behavior and taking photos.
Explore different forest zones and landscapes of Bwindi during the treks.
Experience Uganda’s countryside and stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs.
Option to visit Batwa or Bakiga communities to learn about their local traditions.
Relax at comfortable forest lodges with scenic views.
Enjoy guided drives through southwestern Uganda’s green hills and farmlands.
Discover the beauty of Bwindi and the unique experience of double gorilla trekking in four days.

Brief 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi National Park from Kampala or Entebbe
Day 2: First gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector and transfer to Ruhija
Day 3: Second gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector
Day 4: Drive back to Kampala – Departure

Detailed 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi National Park from Kampala or Entebbe

Meet your driver guide in Kampala or Entebbe and begin the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the far southwestern part of Uganda. Enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way with several memorable stopovers, including one at the Uganda Equator for photos and a short break.

Continue the drive through the scenic highlands and arrive at your lodge in the evening. Check in, have dinner, and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Day 2: First gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector and transfer to Ruhija

After breakfast, drive to the park offices for a short briefing. Park wardens will check your gorilla trekking permits, explain the rules, and assign you to a gorilla family.

With the help of an experienced ranger guide, begin your trek through the forest in search of the gorillas. The trek usually takes between 2 and 5 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, spend one hour observing their behavior and taking photos.

After the trek, drive to the Ruhija sector on the eastern side of Bwindi. Check in at your lodge, relax, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night while overlooking the forest.

Day 3: Second gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector

Start the day with breakfast and head to the Ruhija park offices for another briefing. Learn the trekking rules and join your ranger guide for your second gorilla trek.

While in the forest, enjoy seeing butterflies, birds, and other wildlife as you follow another gorilla family for one hour. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit nearby Batwa or Bakiga communities to learn about their traditions and way of life.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Drive back to Kampala – Departure

After breakfast, start the drive back to Kampala. The journey takes about 7 to 8 hours with several stops along the way, including one at the Uganda Equator for lunch and photos.

Continue the journey and arrive in Entebbe later in the evening. You will be dropped off at the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 4-day double trekking tour in Bwindi National Park.