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- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
Overview
2 Times Gorilla Trekking Tour Bwindi is a five-day trip for travelers who want more than one gorilla encounter. It begins with arrival at Entebbe Airport and a transfer to Kampala before the road journey to Bwindi.
Two consecutive days in Bwindi are given to gorilla trekking, so there is a second chance to spend time with the gorillas. The final day returns by road to Kampala.
Accommodations, arrival and departure transfers, local and safari guides, meals per the itinerary, park entrance fees and applicable transportation are included.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Kampala
Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala
Day 2 · Bwindi
Kampala - Bwindi (Travel Time +8hrs)
Day 3 · Bwindi
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Day 4 · Bwindi
Second Gorilla trekking
Day 5 · Kampala
Bwindi -Kampala (Travel Time +8hrs)
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Kampala
Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala
Upon arrival at airport in Uganda, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Overnight: Kampala – (D)
Day 2 · Bwindi
Kampala - Bwindi (Travel Time +8hrs)
Activities: • Our guide/driver picks you at 7:30 am from your hotel or place of residence in Entebbe or Kampala. • Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. • Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. • Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. • Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. • After lunch, drive to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Overnight: Bwindi – (L, D)
Day 3 · Bwindi
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Activities: • Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it is well worth the effort. • The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Overnight: Bwindi – (B, L, D)
Day 4 · Bwindi
Second Gorilla trekking
Activities: • After breakfast, you will go for the second gorilla track but in another group returning in the afternoon. • Time permitting, spend the afternoon on a community foot safari to explore the life style of the people living and surrounding the park. • Return to camp exhilarated to relieve the encounter with friends over a drink. Overnight: Bwindi – (B, L, D)
Day 5 · Kampala
Bwindi -Kampala (Travel Time +8hrs)
Activities: After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using Kasese-Fort Portal road via Queen Elizabeth National Park for en route game viewing, if you are lucky you may spot the Elephants, Antelopes and the Warthogs. A stop over at the Equator line in Kasese. Enjoy the winding scenery of the foot hills of Mt. Rwenzori arriving in Fort Portal for lunch. Departure: Continue to Kampala or Entebbe to catch up with your out bound flight back home or to your next destination – (B, L) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides / safari guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.