Is the gorilla permit included?

Yes. The UGX 4,000,000 price includes your gorilla trekking permit, as well as transport, accommodation, meals, drinking water and your driver-guide.

How long is the trek?

Usually around 3 to 8 hours in total, depending on where the gorilla family has moved. The trek is through natural forest, so the terrain and time vary from day to day.

Can I upgrade my lodge?

Yes. Accommodation is based on budget options such as Buhoma Community Bandas, and you can upgrade to mid-range lodges like Buhoma Lodge or Lake Kitandara Camp, or upmarket stays like Gorilla Forest Camp or Gorilla Resort, at extra cost.

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Getaway: 3 Days from Kampala

Starting Price

UGX 4,000,000/ person

About this expedition

Meet Uganda's mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on a short trip made for people with limited time. Your gorilla permit, 4x4 transport, English-speaking driver-guide, accommodation, meals and drinking water are all included, so all that is left to plan is your time off. The drive south stops at the Equator for its water experiments, at Mpambire Drum Village to watch traditional drum-makers at work, and in Mbarara for lunch before you reach Buhoma. Day two is the trek itself, with ranger guides leading you into the forest to find a gorilla family. You return to Kampala through the terraced hills of Kabale.

What's Included

Gorilla trekking permit
En-route stops and sightseeing
Mpambire Drum Village visit

The Journey Path

Meet your driver-guide in the morning and set off for southwestern Uganda. Stop at the Equator for photographs and the water experiments, then visit Mpambire Drum Village to meet the artisans behind Uganda's traditional drums. After lunch in Mbarara, continue through changing countryside to the Buhoma area of Bwindi, where you check in and rest before trek day. Overnight: Lodge in the Buhoma area of Bwindi Meals: Lunch, dinner

Where You'll Stay

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nestled on the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this eco-lodge offers comfortable rooms, breathtaking rainforest views, and the perfect base for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures.

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Wake up to sweeping savannah views and the sounds of wildlife nearby. This lodge combines comfort, local hospitality, and easy access to game drives and boat safaris.

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Yes. The UGX 4,000,000 price includes your gorilla trekking permit, as well as transport, accommodation, meals, drinking water and your driver-guide.

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