Trip overview
A short trip built around one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, followed by a relaxing stop at Lake Bunyonyi.
Day-by-day itinerary
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Drive through rolling hills, villages and tea plantations, with a stop at the Equator. After lunch en route, continue to Bwindi and check in at your lodge.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp
After an early breakfast, join the Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger briefing at park headquarters, then enter the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 2 to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas are. You then spend one hour with them. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Eco Resort
After breakfast, begin the scenic journey back with a lunch stop along the way, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
What your price covers
Usually included
- Gorilla trekking permit (1 per person)
- Park entrance and ranger fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as per your itinerary
- Meals as per your itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Government taxes
Usually not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and extra drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Your written quote confirms exactly what is included for your trip.
Good to know
A gorilla trekking permit is required for every trekker and should be booked in advance because daily availability is limited. Contact us early so we can check dates for you.
Uganda: a year-round destination. The dry seasons from June to September and December to February are best for gorilla trekking and wildlife.
Passports must be valid for at least six months from entry. Most travelers need a visa and should apply online through the official Uganda eVisa system. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required. Please ask your doctor about malaria prevention before you travel.
Bring lightweight clothing, a light rain jacket, comfortable hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars and a camera. Long trousers and long-sleeved shirts are recommended for forest trekking.
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From $1,300
Why travel with us
- Guaranteed Gorilla Permits
- Comfortable 4x4 Safari Vehicles
- Handpicked Safari Lodges
- Local Expert Guides
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Meet your local guide
I am Hamza, founder of Gorillas In Paradise Safaris. Born and raised in Uganda, I have spent years guiding travelers through our forests, savannahs and hidden gems.
My mission is simple: to give you an authentic, unforgettable safari while supporting local communities and protecting wildlife. Every safari booked with us helps support vulnerable children through Lights of Kazinga Orphanage.
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