3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Buhoma, Bwindi

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Buhoma, Bwindi

Published August 26, 2026 · By · 1 min read

Buhoma is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s original and most developed trekking sector, on the northern edge of the forest, with the widest range of lodges and the longest-running habituated gorilla families in the park.

Day 1: Arrival in Buhoma

Transfer from Entebbe or a nearby airstrip to your Buhoma lodge, with an evening trekking briefing.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking From Buhoma

A 7:30am briefing at Buhoma park headquarters, the trek to your assigned family, and a strict one hour with them. Buhoma’s families are generally considered among the more accessible in Bwindi for average fitness levels, though this varies day to day with where each family has nested.

Day 3: Departure

The return transfer.

Why Choose Buhoma

Buhoma suits first-time trekkers and travellers who want the widest lodge choice, from budget to luxury, all within a short drive of the trailhead.

What to Budget

The 800 US dollar gorilla permit, two nights of lodging, transfers.

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