3 day Ape safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

This 3-day safari takes you to either Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to track mountain gorillas and experience Uganda's beautiful southwestern region.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Bwindi/Mgahinga

You will be picked up by your safari guide from your accommodation & drive to southwest Uganda. Along the way, you will have a stop at the equator. Have a coffee or tea then proceed and stop midway the journey for lunch. After having a lovely lunch, you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park which is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Arriving in the evening at your accommodation, check-in; later have dinner and overnight; Choice of accommodation; luxury, midrange or budget. Meal plan; full board.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking

Have an early morning breakfast, then head to the park briefing point. Here, you will meet with the rangers that have expertise in gorilla tracking, at 8am you will have a briefing about the gorilla tracking experience, thereafter you will allocated a gorilla tracking group and then head off to your great experience that is gorilla tracking. This experience varies in the length of time it takes to find the gorillas, however once you find them, you spend a 1 whole hour with them. Depending on your strength, upon return from the forest, you can opt for an optional activity which can be a forest walk, visiting the community that lives around the forest to help you understand their ways of life & also get stories of how they lived together within the forest many years ago or decide to stay at the lodge & memorize on your day’s experience. After the days experience, return to your lodge, dinner & overnight. Choice of accommodation; luxury, midrange or budget. Meal plan; full board.

Day 3: Return Journey

Early morning breakfast and drive northwest back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport with lunch en-route. End of safari.

Tour Highlights
  • Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi/Mgahinga - Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in Uganda’s renowned parks.
  • Equator Stopover - Stop at the equator for photos, coffee or tea.
  • Cultural Visit to Local Communities - Learn about the people who once lived inside the forest and their ways of life.
  • Scenic Drive through Southwestern Uganda - Take in Uganda’s picturesque countryside en route to the park.
  • Optional Forest Walks - Post-tracking optional walk in the forest to relax and explore more of the area.
Pricing
Group Size Price
Included
  • Accommodation (Luxury, Midrange or Budget)
  • All Meals (Full Board)
  • Gorilla Tracking Permit
  • Professional Safari Guide
  • Transport to and from Bwindi/Mgahinga
  • Equator Stop
  • Lunch En-route
  • Park Ranger Briefing & Escort
Excluded