3-Day Classic Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
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Come face-to-face with the magnificent mountain gorillas of Uganda in an unforgettable deep-jungle trekking adventure. This handcrafted itinerary is perfect for international travelers with limited time who want a guaranteed, middle-man-free gorilla encounter in East Africa with Aamam Safaris.
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Budget Tier
$1,190 USD / PPS
📍 Broadbill Forest Camp / Rushaga Gorilla Haven / Trekkers Tavern
Mid-Range Tier
$1,350 USD / PPS
📍 Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Bakiga Lodge
Luxury Tier
$2,450 USD / PPS
📍 Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge / Four Gorillas Lodge / Mahogany Springs
3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Itinerary
Day 1 Entebbe/Kampala Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Forest Canopy
Your expert Aamam Safaris native guide will pick you up early from your hotel or airport in Entebbe/Kampala. Travel southwest across central Uganda in your private 4×4 safari land cruiser, stopping at the Equator crossing for photography and geographic demonstrations. After a fresh lunch en route in Mbarara town, wind through the rolling terraced hills of Kigezi, arriving at the edge of the misty Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening for a hot dinner.
🍴 Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Official Mountain Gorilla Tracking Briefing & Jungle Expedition Walk
Wake up early for an energizing breakfast and head to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) park headquarters at 7:30 AM for a vital safety briefing. Rangers will assign you to a habituated gorilla family based on fitness levels. Led by expert trackers and armed rangers, plunge into the thick, ancient jungle canopy, trekking between 2 to 6 hours depending on primate movements. Once located, spend 1 magical hour observing these magnificent giants feed, play, and groom just meters away before returning to your lodge for relaxation.
🍴 Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Kigezi Highlands Drive & Return Transfer to Entebbe Airport
Savor a final tropical breakfast while looking out over the pristine forest expanse. Check out and begin your return journey back toward central Uganda, taking in the dramatic valley vistas of the western rift escarpments. Pause for a fresh lunch en route and a final stop for local crafts before arriving at Entebbe International Airport or Kampala in the late afternoon for your outbound international flight departure.
🍴 Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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What’s Included:
✅ Official Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800 USD value)
✅ Private ground transport in a custom 4×4 safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof
✅ Professional, native English-speaking local driver-guide
✅ 2 Nights lodge accommodation based on double or twin sharing rooms
✅ All fresh meals during the safari journey as listed in the itinerary
✅ All national park entry fees, ranger fees, and community tracking guides
✅ Equator crossing stopover experience and photography access
✅ Complimentary bottled drinking water inside the vehicle during travel days
What’s Excluded:
❌ International flights and cross-border transit arrangements
❌ Uganda tourist entry visa fees ($50 USD required)
❌ Comprehensive personal travel and international medical insurance
❌ Personal porter tracking fees during the gorilla trek ($20 USD per permit, optional)
❌ Premium alcoholic beverages, specialty sodas, and bar snacks outside meals
❌ Personal expenses, laundry services, and local souvenirs
❌ Gratuities and tips for tracking rangers, lodge staff, and your driver-guide