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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda

Accra, Botswana

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda

5.0 / 5 · 145 reviews Offered by Bamboo Ecotours 3-Day

Overview

The 3-day gorilla trekking budget safari is our best seller! Get the opportunity to visit two countries (Rwanda and Uganda) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in southwestern Uganda & encounter the mountain gorillas in their habitat. We offer a complimentary Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Museum, before driving to Uganda. On day 3, optional activities include the Batwa cultural experience & golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Park.

Plan snapshot

Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

3-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Genocide Memorial (Kigali), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Botswana

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

gorilla trekking

Accommodation

Karungi Camp - Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals

Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,866 USD $1,531 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $1,866 USD $1,531 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Genocide Memorial (Kigali)
country Uganda
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
country Rwanda
End Kigali (Day 3)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour uses lodges.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per group.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Cannot be customized

The contents of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour.

15
Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan & normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Accommodation & Meals

Karungi Camp

Day 1-2

Karungi Camp

Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Karungi CampKarungi CampKarungi Camp

Day 3

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda

Day 1

Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda

Our representative will pick you up at Kigali International Airport or downtown Kigali between 7am and 11am and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the land border crossing. The trip continues through the nearby Uganda border town and finally to Bwindi National Park. The journey from Kigali to Bwindi National Park will take approximately 5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as canoeing at Lake Mutanda, visiting the Batwa community, and having a coffee-making experience. Note that Uganda's time zone (EAT) is one hour ahead of Rwanda's time zone (CAT). If time permits depending on the pickup time in Kigali. You can do a complimentary Kigali city tour and/or visit the Kigali Genocide Museum or Kimihurura market before traveling to Uganda. Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda) Stay: Karungi Camp Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation that covers the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Karungi Camp Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali, Rwanda

Day 3

Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali, Rwanda

This is the final day of the tour. The day will start with breakfast and a drive from Bwindi national park to Kigali. The drive takes about 5 hours, but it's an enjoyable ride. We will also stop at the Uganda-Rwanda border to clear with immigration and proceed to Kigali. If time permits and with interest, there are optional activities to do at Bwindi National Park before transferring to Kigali. The optional activities include golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga gorilla national park, a coffee-making tour, canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda, and the Batwa cultural experience. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Bamboo Ecotours
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Offered by

Bamboo Ecotours

5.0 operator rating 145 reviews

Bamboo Ecotours is a Ugandan social enterprise that was founded to promote tourism as a means to transform communities out of poverty. We link travelers to authentic wildlife, cultural and local experiences that directly benefit the traveler and the local communities.

Office In

Uganda

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

Association of Uganda Tour Operators

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Rwanda, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Amazing customized experience in Uganda and Rwanda

My friend and I went on a 12 day tour with Bamboo. We started in Uganda and ended in Rwanda. They customized the tour with the activities we wanted to do. Edison, who is the owner, made the itinerary. He always answered my emails (which there were many) very promptly. Our guide/driver was Herbert, and he was amazing!! I actually cried when we said bye to him. He was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, has amazing eyesight and was able to spot animals far away, and was an amazing driver. We really had the best time with him!! This trip was amazing!! My friend and I are both vegan, and we had some issues at some of the lodges at the beginning of the trip, but then Herbert called the others in advance to give them a heads up to make sure there would be food for us. I really can't say enough good things about Bamboo Ecotours. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Very very happy that we booked with them!

Ariela · United States

Verified

Clear and prompt communications with Edison ensured a smooth gorilla hiking experience

My amazing gorilla trek was seamlessly coordinated by Bamboo EcoTours. Every step of the trip, from initial inquiry to delivery, was a breeze, thanks to Edison's clear and timely information. My driver/guide, Amanya, was prompt and friendly and provided information about things along the way on our drive from Kigali to Lake Mulehe and Bwindi National Park. I decided to do the Golden Monkey trek the following day after completing the Gorilla trek, and again this was organised with no fuss. I highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours!

Lynda · Australia

Verified

What a Wonderful Time!

We had the best week with Fred our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, easy going, kind and had good communication! Edison has beyond excellent organizational skills during the planning process. 10/10 we would recommend Bamboo Eco Tours, thank you for memories to last a lifetime!

Ashley · United States

Verified

Professionally Executed Gorilla Trek Tour

Bamboo Eco Tours provided a well executed and professionally arranged gorilla trek experience for us out of Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda. They were very responsive to all questions and requests while initially arranging the tour and made a number of recommendations with regards to activities to include. They provided all needed information for both the tour itself and advance preparation. They were very responsive to questions. In addition, our guide was professional, friendly and prompt. Our accommodation was first class with attentive staff and very comfortable rooms. While the price of the trekking permits is quite high (as set by the government), the cost of the remainder of the tour was very affordable. It was very remarkable to see the gorillas in their habitat - a once in a lifetime opportunity. Would highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours.

Joanne · Canada

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The contents of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Karungi Camp - Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda). Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Bamboo Ecotours, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bamboo Ecotours.

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