3 days Gorilla Special Tour- 2026

TOUR OVERVIEW

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the rare and endangered mountain gorillas.

This 3-day journey takes you from Kampala or Entebbe to the scenic southwest of Uganda, offering breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and views of the majestic Virunga Mountains.

The highlight of the safari is an unforgettable gorilla tracking experience, where you’ll hike through dense rainforest to spend a magical hour with these gentle giants in their natural habitat — a truly humbling and life-changing encounter.

Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Lake Bunyonyi, cross the iconic Uganda Equator Crossing, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Uganda’s countryside.

Perfect for adventure lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and bucket-list travelers seeking an authentic African experience.

DURATION: 3 days / 2 nights on a trip

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Gorilla tracking only 

DETAILED/SAFARI/TOUR ITINERARY AND PRICES AS BELOW:

Day 1: – To South of Bwindi

In the early morning, we pick you from the guesthouse or Hotel of your stay in Entebbe or Kampala at 7.00 am and then we leave for the Southwest of Uganda. The first part takes us through central Uganda. In Kabale we will have lunch, we then continue for the last part. On the last hill, the landscape unfolds beneath us, in the vast plane of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo the Virunga volcanoes dominate the view. Staying at Gorilla Valley Lodge a long cherished dream of an Africa enthusiast came true in 2013: the establishment of the lodge in the south of Bwindi impenetrable forest NP. Gorilla Valley lodge is situated at the southern edge of Bwindi impenetrable national park on a hill near Rushaga, close to Rushaga Uganda wildlife station. Gorilla valley Lodge a ‘medium range hotel’, consists of 12 rooms, with spacious private bathrooms, toilets, dining/waiting area beautifully situated in lowland evergreen forest allowing breathtaking views of the African Eden, rich with wildlife and at a close distance the majestic Virunga volcano. Every room has been lovingly furnished with twin beds and decorated in a modern retro style. Gorilla valley lodge is a slice of wilderness paradise far from the madding crowd; a place of renewal and reconnection with the natural world. And trust, one could never get closer to Bwindi!!!! The gentle giants are at home at GVL, sometimes the gorilla’s come out of the forest to spend some time feeding and playing in our gardens…… From the veranda of the rooms you can almost touch this national park and home of our mountain gorillas.

Driving time: ± 9 hours

Comfortable accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Similar

Day 2: – Gorilla tracking 

This is the day of Gorilla tracking. It’s 15 minutes’ drive from Gorilla Valley Lodge to Rushaga ranger offices. Once there you will first receive a briefing (7.45am) and at 8.30am you will start the tracking. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be able to spend up to one hour with them! All visitors are expected back to the starting point by 7:00 PM. The walks can take 3-9 hours depending on where you find the gorillas. It is a real hike and being physically fit is recommended.

Comfortable accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Similar

After breakfast, the last part of the journey will bring us back to Kampala, driving through one of the most scenic routes in western Uganda passing through an extensive bamboo forest, as well as the “Kanaba gap”, where a clear view of the volcanoes in Uganda can be seen, as we drive down through the beautiful views of Lake Bunyonyi being the deepest Lake in Uganda with every rich history. It’s not surprising that the road is the favorite for both tourists and Locals. We will stop in Mbarara for Lunch and then continue, after Masaka town we will stop at the Equator for Tea/Coffee break and buying souvenirs. We will bring you back to any Hotel of your choice in Entebbe or Kampala overnight.  If you are continuing your journey somewhere else or back home, we will bring you to the airport for check in.

Driving time: ± 9 hours

END OF THE TOUR!

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD $: USING A LAND CRUISER

Comfortable Accommodation

1 person        $1,416 for 1 person including single supplement

2 people        $890 per person sharing

3 people        $760 per person sharing

4 people        $695 per person sharing

5 people        $656 per person sharing

6 people        $630 per person sharing

7 people        $612 per person sharing

SINGLE OCCUPANCY PAYS USD $85 MORE

Note: The first and last night in the Hotels in Entebbe or Kampala (We have a guesthouse in Entebbe, and a double is $85 and single is $65 including Breakfast and Airport transfers)

Flights not included but available subject to availability at the time of booking

INSURANCE: Clients should take care of the Medical and Travel Insurance.