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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Overview

The 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour offers an extraordinary adventure into the secluded jungles of East Africa, promising a unique and unforgettable experience. If you’re interested in Uganda gorilla permits, they are available for $800. Encountering a family of wild mountain gorillas in the misty depths of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a magical experience beyond words. The gorillas’ striking beauty, formidable strength, soulful brown eyes, and human-like expressions, coupled with their gentle behavior, create an experience that will transform your life. Just one hour—60 minutes—with these magnificent creatures is enough to leave a lasting impact. Designed as a budget-friendly safari, the 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour ensures that every traveler has the opportunity to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas. However, luxury travelers need not worry. This tour can be customized to meet your preferences. The Trek Africa Expeditions team can help you tailor the safari to include your desired level of accommodation, transportation, meals, and gorilla permits.
Note: Gorilla trekking locations (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo) depend on the availability of permits at the time of confirmation.

Highlights

Location: South Western Uganda
Start and End Point: Entebbe, Uganda
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Activity: Mountain gorilla tracking with one hour spent with a selected gorilla family
Transportation: Countryside road trip in an open-sided 4×4 vehicle and a pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Transfer: Includes transfers to and from the airport (or hotel)
Additional Accommodation: Can be arranged before the tour starts and on the last day for an extra cost

Important Information

Accommodation: Included in the tour
Group Size: Small group safari with a maximum of 6 people per group
Departure: The tour can start any day
Customization: The tour can be tailored to individual preferences
Solo Travelers: Welcome to join the tour
Age Limit: Minimum age is 15 years

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Arrival

Arrival and Transfer to Entebbe

Upon your arrival, our Trek Africa Expeditions guide will meet you and transfer you to your guest house or hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for an additional activity such as a boat excursion to Ngamba Island, a visit to the Entebbe Botanic Gardens, or a tour of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. These activities are optional and not included in the main itinerary.

Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast
Kampala Forest Cottages or Secrets Guest House Entebbe

Day 1

Transfer to Bwindi for the 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Depart from Entebbe/Kampala to begin your 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour. The drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Southwestern Uganda takes 8-9 hours. Although the journey is long, the stunning countryside scenery with plantations, hills, and the Virunga massif makes it worthwhile. Keep your cameras ready, and your driver will stop for you to capture beautiful moments. There will be a stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photography and a simple experiment, followed by lunch in Mbarara town. After lunch, continue the scenic drive to Bwindi National Park or Kabale for an overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks: Drinking water

Day 2

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park

After an early breakfast, your guide will take you to Ruhija Park Headquarters for a briefing before the gorilla trek. The trek can last from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend one hour observing their behavior and taking photographs before returning to the Park Headquarters to receive a certificate confirming your gorilla tracking experience in Uganda. Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water

Day 3

Return to Kampala or Entebbe Airport

After breakfast, you will be driven back to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation or to catch your flight out of Uganda. The return journey follows the same route, including another stop at the Equator crossing for photos, souvenir shopping, or relaxation before continuing to Kampala/Entebbe.

Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: End of tour, no accommodation provided
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral water

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Permits
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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