3 Days Trekking the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi

This short 3 days Gorilla trekking safari gives you a unique experience touring Gorillas in their biggest habitat in Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a big habitat for Mountain Gorillas  harboring over 200 of them. The park is located in the South West of Uganda.

On this tour, you will fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on the first day. On the second day you will take the trek to see the gorillas in Bwindi and on the third day, fly back to Entebbe, completing your adventure packed once in a life time Gorilla Tracking experience.

This is a rare opportunity to visit some of the World’s last tracts of primeval forest – it is virtually untouched and retains an awe-inspiring collection of endangered flora and fauna.

Accommodation options for tracking in Buhoma sector:

  • Silverback Lodge
  • Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Buhoma Lodge
  • Bwindi Lodge
  • Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
  • Tracker’s Lodge

Note: Due to lack of suitable accommodations options in Ruhija, it is possible to track gorillas while staying in Buhoma area. Transfer charges are extra and driving time is approximately 1.5 hours each way.

Accommodation options for tracking in Nkuringo/Rushaga sectors:

  • Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
  • Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

 

Important Notes on Gorilla Permits

  1. Gorilla Permits are US$800 per person per trek.
  2. Once purchased, gorilla permits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
  3. There is a minimum age of 15 years for gorilla treks.
  4. Additional Gorilla Permits must be pre-booked / paid if gorilla tracking on the additional (optional) day.
  5. All Gorilla Permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 25% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher.
  6. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited.
  7. Permit prices are subject to change without notice.

Itinerary

Day 1 –  Entebbe to Bwindi

Starting from Entebbe take the 07:00 am or 10:15 am or 12:30 pm flight to Kihihi/Kisoro (Approximately 1 hour 15 mins to 2 hours ). Met on arrival by your expert guide who will provide you with local information and assistance throughout your trip. You will then transfer to your lodge. Lunch is included (depending on arrival time).  The afternoon will be spent relaxing and recharging for the adventure or time allowing visit the local village before dinner.

Day 2 –   Bwindi Forest

Enjoy an early breakfast, then attend a pre-briefing on the trek at approximately 07:30 a.m. You will be given tips and  chance to share your expectations plus air any questions you may have bout the gorilla trekking activity that you are just about to embark on.  You will set off no later than 8:30 am accompanied by your guide and armed rangers,  through the steep, densely forested hills in search of Mountain Gorillas. Tracking in the Bwindi Forest requires stamina and a level of fitness and can often take most of the day but observing the gorillas in their natural habitat is awe inspiring.

Day 3 –   Bwindi Forest

Breakfast at lodge then transfer to the airstrip for either the 10.55 am or 14.05 pm flight out of Kihihi or 08:25 am flight out of Kisoro, back to Entebbe.

Prices: Mahogany Springs Lodge

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights  full board accommodation (1 glass of wine or 1 beer or 1 soft drink with dinner), airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private lodge 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Optional: Transfers for gorilla tracking in Ruhija sector; US$ 280 per vehicle return

Excludes: Drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

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DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT MAHOGANY SPRINGS LODGE
01-Jan-24 28-Feb-24 2354 USD 193 USD 334 USD
01-Mar-24 31-May-24 2200 USD 179 USD 257 USD
01-Jun-24 31-Oct-24 2354 USD 193 USD 334 USD
01-Nov-24 30-Nov-24 2200 USD 179 USD 257 USD
01-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 2354 USD 193 USD 334 USD

Prices: Buhoma Lodge

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus drinks, one complimentary massage per guest per stay, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private lodge 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Optional: Transfers for gorilla tracking in Ruhija sector; US$ 230 per vehicle return

Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

 

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DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT BUHOMA LODGE
01-Jan-24 29-Feb-24 2677 USD N/A 473 USD
01-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 2537 USD 161 USD 403 USD
01-Apr-24 31-May-24 2417 USD 101 USD 343 USD
01-Jun-24 30-Jun-24 2537 USD 161 USD 403 USD
01-Jul-24 30-Sep-24 2677 USD N/A 473 USD
01-Oct-24 31-Oct-24 2537 USD 161 USD 403 USD
01-Nov-24 30-Nov-24 2417 USD 101 USD 343 USD
01-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 2677 USD N/A 473 USD

Prices: Bwindi Lodge

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus drinks,  one complimentary massage per guest per stay, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private lodge 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma OR Ruhija), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

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DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT BWINDI LODGE
01-Jan-24 28-Feb-24 4565 USD 543 USD 1432 USD
01-Mar-24 31-May-24 3633 USD N/A 966 USD
01-Jun-24 30-Sep-24 4565 USD 543 USD 1432 USD
01-Oct-24 14-Dec-24 3633 USD N/A 966 USD
15-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 4565 USD 543 USD 1432 USD

Prices: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus drinks, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private camp 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Optional: Transfers for gorilla tracking in Ruhija sector; US$ 470 per vehicle return

Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

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DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP
02-Jan-24 31-Mar-24 4109 USD 808 USD 932 USD
01-Apr-24 31-May-24 3479 USD NIL 615 USD
01-Jun-24 30-Jun-24 4109 USD 808 USD 932 USD
01-Jul-24 30-Sep-24 4221 USD 870 USD 988 USD
01-Oct-24 31-Oct-24 4109 USD 808 USD 932 USD
01-Nov-24 15-Dec-24 3479 USD NIL 615 USD
16-Dec-24 02-Jan-25 4109 USD 808 USD 932 USD

Prices: Tracker's Lodge

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus drinks, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in shared lodge 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Optional: Transfers for gorilla tracking in Ruhija sector; US$ 290 per vehicle return

Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

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DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT TRACKER'S LODGE
01-Jan-24 29-Feb-24 2785 USD 533 USD 532 USD
01-Mar-24 31-May-24 2722 USD 500 USD 500 USD
01-Jun-24 31-Oct-24 2785 USD 533 USD 532 USD
01-Nov-24 30-Nov-24 2722 USD 500 USD 500 USD
01-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 2785 USD 533 USD 532 USD

Prices: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kisoro-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private lodge 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Nkuringo OR Rushaga), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Excludes: Drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

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DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT NKURINGO BWINDI LODGE
01-Jan-24 29-Feb-24 2568 USD 240 USD 390 USD
01-Mar-24 31-May-24 2388 USD 190 USD 300 USD
01-Jun-24 30-Sep-24 2568 USD 240 USD 390 USD
01-Oct-24 30-Nov-24 2388 USD 190 USD 300 USD
01-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 2568 USD 240 USD 390 USD

Prices: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

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Includes: Flights Entebbe-Kisoro-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus non-premium drinks, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private lodge 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Nkuringo OR Rushaga), 01 gorilla tracking permit

Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (US$ 700 per person per permit as from 01st July 2020), tips and gratuities

Please select your currency:
DATES FROM DATES TO PER PERSON SHARING, PACKAGE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PACKAGE EXTRA NIGHT AT CLOUDS MOUNTAIN GORILLA LODGE
01-Oct-22 30-Nov-22 3061 USD 322 USD 538 USD
01-Dec-22 14-Dec-22 3647 USD 502 USD 831 USD
01-Jan-23 28-Feb-23 4270 USD 673 USD 1126.5 USD
01-Mar-23 31-May-23 3587 USD 478 USD 785 USD
01-Jun-23 30-Jun-23 4270 USD 673 USD 1126.5 USD
01-Jul-23 30-Sep-23 4512 USD 723 USD 1247.5 USD
01-Oct-23 31-Oct-23 4270 USD 673 USD 1126.5 USD
01-Nov-23 30-Nov-23 3587 USD 478 USD 785 USD
01-Dec-23 31-Dec-23 4270 USD 673 USD 1126.5 USD

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