Bwindi Gorilla Express
The classic short escape to meet Uganda's mountain gorillas, deep in the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Trip overview
This compact three-day safari takes you from Entebbe into the ancient Bwindi rainforest for a face-to-face hour with a habituated gorilla family, one of the planet's most profound wildlife encounters. Ideal for travellers short on time who refuse to miss the gorillas, with a scenic Equator crossing and the rolling tea-and-terrace landscapes of southwestern Uganda along the way.
Why you'll love it
- A full, strictly timed hour with a habituated gorilla family
- Cross the Equator with a coffee and a photo
- Drive through the dramatic Kigezi highlands and tea estates
- Optional Batwa community cultural experience
Day by day
Entebbe to Bwindi
Early departure southwest, stopping at the Equator monument and the terraced tea hills of Kigezi. Arrive at your Bwindi lodge for dinner and a pre-trek briefing.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, registration and a ranger briefing, then trek into the rainforest with expert trackers. Spend a magical hour with the gorillas before returning to the lodge.
Bwindi to Entebbe
A relaxed breakfast then the return drive to Entebbe with a lunch stop, arriving in time for your departure or overnight stay.
What's included
Included
- Gorilla permit (USD 800)
- All park entrance fees
- Private 4x4 with fuel & driver-guide
- 2 nights lodge, full board
- Bottled water & all government taxes
Not included
- International flights & visa
- Travel & medical insurance
- Porter fees & tips
- Drinks & personal items
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