3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Tour
Book this 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Tour with Gorilla Hurly Burly for more time with mountain gorillas in smaller groups. Standard gorilla trekking gives you 1 hour with the gorillas in groups of 8. Gorilla habituation gives you 4 hours in groups of only 4 people.
Gorilla habituation involves training gorillas to get used to human presence while researchers study their behavior. This experience takes place in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Gorilla Hurly Burly arranges permits, transport, and accommodation for the full trip.
3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Tour Highlights
- Gorilla habituation in small groups of 4 people
- 4 full hours spent with mountain gorillas in Bwindi
- Learn how gorillas are trained to get used to humans
- Experience takes place in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Scenic road trip with a stop at the Equator
- Comfortable lodge stay in Rushaga
- Guided forest experience with expert rangers
- Packed lunch included for a long forest day
- Return to Kampala for flight or hotel drop-off
Brief 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla habituation experience
- Day 3: Transfer to Kampala and departure
Detailed 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you travel by road to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trip takes about 9 hours, with a stop at the Equator for photos and a lunch stop in Mbarara. On arrival, you check in at your lodge in Rushaga for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi
After an early breakfast, you head out for your gorilla habituation experience in the Rushaga sector. Finding the gorillas usually does not take long, and once you do, you spend a full 4 hours with them.
This extended time gives you a close look at how gorillas get used to human presence and lets you learn about their behavior and daily habits. Since you will be in the forest for several hours, carry a packed lunch to eat before or after your visit.
Day 3: Transfer to Kampala and Departure
On your last day, you travel back to Kampala to catch your flight home or to be dropped off at your chosen accommodation in the city.
Book this 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Tour with Gorilla Hurly Burly today. Contact our team to check availability and secure your gorilla habituation permit.
