kaije-safaris-website-logo
+256 703 733 557

3 days Gorilla tracking

USD 1,590pp

Day 1

Rushaga Sector

Rushaga Sector

The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived: this is when your Ugandan safari begins.
After a few brief formalities and an introduction to your guide, we’ll start this journey together and begin to discover the endangered mountain Gorillas. The journey will approxmentely take 9 to 10 hours

Accommodation

Burunga Gorilla Lodge

Activities Day 1

Evening

  • Optional batwa community tour.

1
2
3

Day 2

Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking then travel to Lake Bunyonyi

Mountain gorilla trekking is a unique wildlife experience that allows visitors to observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. In Uganda, this activity is most famously conducted in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a dense tropical rainforest known for its rich biodiversity and rugged terrain.
The trek begins early in the morning with a briefing from park rangers, who explain safety guidelines and gorilla conservation rules. Visitors are then guided through thick vegetation, steep hills, and muddy trails in search of a habituated gorilla family.

The duration of the trek varies, ranging from one to several hours depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once located, trekkers are allowed to spend one hour observing the gorillas from a safe distance, watching them feed, groom, and interact socially. Strict regulations, enforced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, ensure minimal disturbance to the animals and protect them from disease transmission. 

After Gorilla trekking emback on your short journey to Lake Bunyonyi, a home to over 29 islands and birds, thus supplimenting on your safari

Accommodation 

BirdNest Resort.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

  • Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
    Impenetrable National Park

Optional for Day 2

Early Morning

  • Visit the Batwa, Rushaga Sector $40.00 Per person, Book and pay with us before trip.
Gorilla - wildlife close-up portrait . Mountain gorilla, Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. Detail head portrait with beautiful eyes. Wildlife scene from nature. Africa. mammal in green vegetation.
September 2017. The Batwa Pygmies were evicted from their home lands in the forest in the early 1990s when the National Parks were established, leaving them landless and poor in a society that saw them as a lower class. Today some of them try to make ends meet by hosting trail walks; cultural tours that include examples of where and how they use to live in the forest as well as singing, dancing, and handicrafts for sale. Buhoma, Uganda. Photograph by Jason Houston for USAID
7
Goods are transported accross the lake in dugout canoes to be sold in the market, Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

Day 3

Rushaga Sector

Transfer Day

After completing mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, travelers can transfer to Kampala, Entebbe, or Kigali depending on their travel plans. The journey to Kampala takes about 8–10 hours by road, offering scenic views of southwestern Uganda. A shorter 6–7 hour drive leads to Entebbe, home to Uganda’s international airport. Alternatively, crossing into Rwanda allows a 4–5 hour transfer to Kigali. Domestic charter flights are also available from nearby airstrips, providing a faster and more comfortable travel option after the trek.

 
 

Tour Length
3 Days / 2 Nights

Included
All activities, unless indicated as optional, Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section), Taxes /VAT

Excluded
International flights, Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.), Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day), Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Breakdown of Costs

1x Adult.

$2,530.00

Payment Terms

A 30–50% deposit of the total safari cost is required to confirm a booking.
The balance must be paid at least 30 days before the start of the safari.

Bookings made within 30 days of departure must be paid in full at the time of confirmation. 

Payments can be made via bank transfer, credit/debit card, or mobile money, as communicated by Kaije Safaris.

The route for our tour

kaije safaris 3 days gorilla