Overview
Experience one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters on Earth with a 1-day gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The day begins with an early morning pick-up and continues through the misty hills of southwestern Uganda to a guided trekking experience with mountain gorillas. The itinerary includes hotel pick-up, park arrival and briefing, a 3–6 hour trek depending on the gorilla family location, one hour with the gorillas, return to park headquarters for a trekking certificate, lunch, and return drive to the hotel. The page also notes that the trip can be customized.
Itinerary
Early morning departure from hotel in Kabale, Kisoro, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kanungu, or Butogota.
Your adventure starts bright and early with a 5:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Kabale, Kisoro, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kanungu, or Butogota. Enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills and lush countryside as the sun rises over the misty landscapes.
Arrive at the park and receive orientation and safety briefing.
Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you’ll be welcomed by park rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). After a short orientation and safety briefing, you’ll be assigned to a trekking group based on your fitness level.
Begin a 3–6 hour trek in the forest to locate the gorilla family.
Set off into the dense tropical forest for a 3–6 hour trek, depending on the location of the gorilla family. The hike takes you through a breathtaking landscape rich with biodiversity. Once the gorillas are located, you’ll spend a magical hour in their presence—watching them interact, feed, and care for one another in their natural habitat.
Return to headquarters, receive trekking certificate, and enjoy packed lunch.
After your trek, return to the park headquarters to receive your trekking certificate. Enjoy a well-deserved packed lunch while soaking in the incredible experience.
Depart the park and drive back to your hotel.
Depart the park and enjoy a relaxing drive back to your hotel, reflecting on your extraordinary encounter with one of the world’s most awe-inspiring species.
Useful Information
- Visas are mentioned under personal expenses; no specific required documents are explicitly listed in the HTML.
- Price is from $1,153 USD; Meals include lunch and drinking water; Best time is Jun-Aug and Dec-Feb; Gorilla trekking is not permitted for children under 15; Tour rates are per person and exclude international airfare; Gorilla permits are non-refundable and non-transferable; June to September gorilla permits sell out quickly; Hotel pick-up is from Kabale, Kisoro, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kanungu, or Butogota; Trekking is assigned based on fitness level; Packing tips mention face mask, gardening gloves, hiking boots and long sleeves; The trip can be customized.
