3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari
3 days budget gorilla safari offers an affordable yet unforgettable journey into the heart of southwestern Uganda. The highlight of the trip is an exhilarating gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you’ll venture through lush rainforest in search of endangered mountain gorillas—an awe-inspiring wildlife encounter guided by expert trackers.
Your adventure also includes a cultural visit to a nearby Batwa community village, where you’ll gain insight into the traditional lifestyle, music, and stories of the forest-dwelling Batwa people.
En route to and from Bwindi, enjoy scenic drives through Uganda’s rolling hills, terraced farms, and forested landscapes, perfect for photography and sightseeing. Key stops include the Equator line, where you’ll enjoy a fun and educational experience standing in both hemispheres, and the Igongo Cultural Center, a rich showcase of Ankole history, culture, and cuisine.
Designed for travelers on a budget, this safari delivers a powerful mix of wildlife, culture, and natural beauty in just three unforgettable days.
Destination |
Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest |
Activities |
Gorilla trekking, Batwa Community, Igongo Cultural Center and Equator Monument |
Duration |
3 Days & 2 nights |
Airport transfers |
Yes |
Included |
- Entrance fees
- All activities (unless labelled as optional)
- Accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Transportation (unless labelled as optional)
- All taxes
- Lunch,Water and Dinner
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Excluded |
- Personal items (travel insurance, visa fees)
- International flights
- Accommodation before ad at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Government imposed increase of taxes and park fees
- Some meals
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Please note this is a group package. However, it can customised to fit the guests budget and interest
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Details
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Visit to the Batwa Pygmies cultural village
- Stop along the way including at the Igongo cultural Centre
- Equator monument
- Observing beautiful scenery along the road
Pickup will be from your hotel Entebbe/Kampala Uganda. The pickup is early in the morning (after breakfast). There will be several stops to enjoy the scenery and have lunch, the journey would take 8 to 9 hours depending on the sector you would be doing the tracking. The driver will ensure that you stop at the equator crossing and the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge full board
Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. You could spend hours just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious – don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, its important to listen to instructions from your guide. Never make sudden movements while with mountain gorillas.
After spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the afternoon. As noted earlier, the Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities.
Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge full board
Day three breakfast at leisure depending on your flights departure time if its earlier then we check out head to entebbe international airport for your flight back home its about eight hours drive lunch onroute. That’s the end of gorilla tour experience
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