8 Days Gorilla Tracking Tour
Destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Optional Surrounding Attractions
Tour Type: Private / Group Safari
Departure: Entebbe or Kampala, Uganda
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Overview
This 8-day safari offers an immersive gorilla trekking experience in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, combined with scenic drives, cultural experiences, and optional wildlife activities.
Participants will spend extended time in Uganda’s lush rainforest, tracking mountain gorillas, exploring local communities, and enjoying the unique biodiversity of the region.
🗓 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe / Kampala
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your Kavala Africa Safaris guide.
Transfer to your hotel in Kampala for overnight stay.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a city tour or relax.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel
Mid-range: Protea Hotel Kampala
Budget: City Hotel / Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early breakfast and depart for Bwindi via scenic countryside, passing through Mbarara and Kabale.
Optional stop at the Equator line for photos.
Arrive in Bwindi in the evening, check in at your lodge.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Wagtail Eco Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Optional Community Visit & Orientation
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day with an optional Batwa community visit to learn about local culture and traditions.
Attend a gorilla trekking briefing by UWA rangers to prepare for your trek.
Afternoon at leisure to rest before trekking.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Early breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
Trek into the forest with experienced guides to locate a gorilla family.
Spend one hour observing and photographing these magnificent primates.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Optional Second Gorilla Trek or Nature Walk
After breakfast, choose to:
Go for a second gorilla trek with a different gorilla family (permit required), or
Take a guided forest nature walk to see birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
Afternoon at leisure at your lodge.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Optional Game Drive)
Drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi plains, spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge near the park.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Mid-range: Enganzi Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages / Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & Wildlife Viewing
Early morning game drive for additional wildlife sightings.
After breakfast, enjoy a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Optional afternoon cultural visits or leisure time at the lodge.
Accommodation: Same as Day 6
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe with scenic stops along the way.
Lunch en route.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport for departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Inclusions
✅ Gorilla trekking permits (USD 800 per person for first trek; optional 2nd trek extra)
✅ Park entry fees
✅ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✅ 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✅ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
✅ Bottled drinking water
Exclusions
❌ International flights & visas
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips & personal expenses
❌ Optional activities not listed
❌ Alcoholic beverages
