Bwindi gorilla tours from Mbarara start in Mbarara in western Uganda about 290 km away and lead to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of endangered mountain gorillas. Travel is by road using the Mbarara Kabale route and takes about 4 to 5 hours. The trip is planned for 2 to 3 days. Day 1 is travel to Bwindi with views of Kigezi hills and lodge check in. Day 2 is gorilla trekking in any sector. The trek takes 2 to 7 hours with one hour with gorillas. Day 3 is return to Mbarara. These Bwindi gorilla tours give close views of mountain gorillas.
Bwindi gorilla tours from Mbarara offer a fresh start to exploring the country as you head to Bwindi, the home of endangered mountain gorillas.
Mbarara is located in the western region of Uganda, approximately 290 km by road. Mbarara City is the main administrative, commercial, and municipal center of Mbarara District.
Tourists from Mbarara will travel by road via the Mbarara-Kabale road, which takes approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Trip Highlights
- Start the trip from Mbarara in western Uganda
- Travel by road to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park using the Mbarara Kabale route
- The journey takes about 4 to 5 hours by car
- The trip is planned for 2 to 3 days
- Day 1 is travel to Bwindi with views of Kigezi hills and lodge check in
- Day 2 is gorilla trekking in one of the park sectors
- Gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are
- Visitors spend one hour with the gorillas after finding them
- Day 3 is return travel to Mbarara
- Bwindi is home to endangered mountain gorillas
- This trip gives a chance to see gorillas in their natural forest home
Gorilla Trekking from Mbarara Itinerary
The recommended number of days for a gorilla trip from Mbarara to Bwindi is 3 days or two days depending on your preference.
- Day 1: Mbarara to Bwindi – Tourists will travel from Mbarara to Bwindi. On their way, they will enjoy views of the rolling hills of Kigezi in Kabale before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Tourists will also check in at their lodge, where they will spend the night.
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Tourists will embark on gorilla trekking in any sector of Bwindi. Gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 7 hours, and once the gorillas are located, tourists will spend 1 hour with them.
- Day 3: Return to Mbarara – Tourists will check out from their lodge and travel back to Mbarara.
Bwindi gorilla tours from Mbarara are fantastic, and tourists have a great time with the endangered mountain gorillas.
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