Gorilla Trekking

Safari Overview

Bwindi impenetrable national park is home to over 800 mountain gorillas, representing nearly half of the world’s remaining population of this endangered species. These great primates share about 98% of their DNA with humans, making encounters with them truly remarkable. The forest itself is a rich tropical rainforest, teeming with diverse birdlife, unique tree species, mammals, insects, and butterflies. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi is one of the few remaining ancient tropical rainforests in the world. It is also home to the indigenous Batwa people, whose culture and traditional forest-based lifestyle are rare and deeply significant. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is therefore a once-in-a-lifetime experience, combining extraordinary wildlife encounters with rich cultural heritage.

Highlights of the Activities

Gorilla trekking

Nature walks

Batwa cultural tour

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Pick and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver-guide and begin your journey to western Uganda, passing through several districts en route to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, you will make stopovers for refreshments, breaks, and lunch, with opportunities to visit notable landmarks such as the Kayabwe Equator and River Katonga. Upon arrival, you will check in at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa cultural experience

After breakfast, you will head to the briefing center with your packed lunch for a pre-trek orientation. Accompanied by a ranger guide, you will then begin your gorilla trekking experience, entering the forest equipped with a walking stick and water. As you hike through the dense vegetation, you will eventually encounter a gorilla family, offering a rare opportunity to observe them up close, including the playful young ones. You will spend up to one hour in their presence, taking photos and enjoying this unforgettable wildlife experience, along with the sounds of various bird species in the forest. After the trek, you will return to the headquarters to meet your driver-guide and proceed for the Batwa cultural experience. Here, you will interact with the Batwa (pygmies), learning about their traditional way of life through storytelling, music, and dance performances. Later, return to Rushaga Gorilla Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala/ Entebbe

After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Kampala, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Uganda’s countryside along the way. Take in the rolling Kigezi hills, expansive cattle farms, and lush Ankole banana plantations, among other picturesque landscapes. We will have a lunch stop en route before continuing with the drive. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight.

End of the trip!

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Price per person is USD 2,008 based on 2pax

Package Inclusions

Transport to and from on a safari

Accommodation on a sharing basis

All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Gorilla permit.

English speaking driver guide.

Mineral water.

All that has been mentioned in the package

Package Exclusions

Air ticket

Visas

Beverages and drinks

Laundry services

Items of personal needs

Tips

All that haven’t been mentioned in the itinerary