3-Day Gorilla Trekking — Budget
The most affordable way to experience mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Perfect for travelers who want the real experience without the luxury price tag.
Estimated price per person
$650 – $850
Excluding permits and fees listed below
Additional permit & activity fees:
Total estimated cost with permits: $1,450 – $1,650 per person
Mountain gorilla encounter
Budget-friendly accommodation
Private 4x4 transport
Local guide from Buhoma
Destinations
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Buhoma
Pick-up from your previous location or Entebbe airport. Drive to Buhoma near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (8–10 hours from Entebbe with scenic stops including the Equator crossing). Check in to your budget guesthouse, meet your guide, and receive a briefing for the next day. Dinner and early night.
Gorilla Trekking
Early breakfast, then report to UWA park headquarters for a ranger briefing. Set off into the forest with your ranger guide and optional porter. The trek takes 2–8 hours depending on the gorilla family's location. Spend up to one hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Optional community walk in Buhoma village.
Departure
Breakfast with forest views. Depart for your next destination or begin the return journey to Entebbe/Kampala. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the way. Optional extension to Lake Bunyonyi or Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle with experienced driver-guide
- 2 nights budget guesthouse accommodation
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water in vehicle
- Park entry fees
- Gorilla trekking permit arrangement (permit fee paid separately)
- Porter hire for the trek
- Community walk in Buhoma
Not Included
- Gorilla trekking permit ($800 per person)
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide, porter and lodge staff
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
Best Time
Year-round. Dry seasons (June–September, December–February) offer easier trekking. Wet seasons bring fewer visitors and lush scenery.
Fitness Level
Moderate — porters available to assist
Destinations
2 locations
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