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Gorillas · Uganda

4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

One unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family, plus a day at Lake Bunyonyi.

Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Start & end
Entebbe
Best time
Jun – Sep and Dec – Feb
Trip style
Private, with guide
Activity level
Moderate to challenging

Overview

Mountain gorillas live in only a few forests on earth, and Bwindi is home to almost half of them. On this short, private safari your Machris driver guide takes you from Entebbe to the edge of the forest, where you trek with a ranger to spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family. It is a moment most travellers call the highlight of their lives.

  • One hour with a mountain gorilla family
  • Private 4x4 and English speaking driver guide
  • Relaxing day at Lake Bunyonyi
  • Gorilla permit arranged for you

Your route

  1. Entebbe
  2. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  3. Lake Bunyonyi
  4. Entebbe

By road in a private 4x4. Ask us about a scheduled flight to shorten the drive.

Day by day

Your guide meets you in Entebbe after breakfast. Drive south west through the green hills of Uganda, with a stop at the Equator and lunch on the way. Arrive at your lodge on the edge of the forest by late afternoon.

Meals: Lunch and DinnerOvernight: Forest Edge Lodge

What's included

Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit (one per person)
  • Private 4x4 vehicle with pop up roof
  • English speaking driver guide
  • Accommodation as chosen, 3 nights
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

Fitness

Trekking can mean steep, muddy slopes at altitude. A reasonable level of fitness helps, and porters can be hired at the start.

Minimum age

Visitors must be 15 or older to trek gorillas. We can plan other activities for younger family members.

What to bring

Waterproof jacket, sturdy walking boots, long sleeves, garden gloves and a small backpack.

Permits sell out

Daily permits are limited. We recommend requesting your dates several months ahead, especially in the dry season.

Ready to meet the gorillas?

Tell us your dates. We check availability and reply within one working day. No payment needed to ask.

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