The most moving hour in nature: face to face with a mountain gorilla family.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwest Uganda is home to around half of the world's mountain gorillas. On this 4-day trip you fly from Entebbe to the forest edge, then trek with rangers to spend one unforgettable hour with a habituated gorilla family.
Your gorilla permit is included, and we buy it as soon as you confirm. Permits are limited each day, so we recommend booking several months ahead. Porters can carry your bag and help you on the steep, muddy trails.
Best time to goJune to September and December to February (dry seasons).
Great forNature lovers aged 15 and over with reasonable fitness.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Fly to BwindiFly from Entebbe to the southwest and settle into your forest lodge.
- Gorilla trekkingTrek with rangers through the forest and spend one hour with a habituated family.
- Batwa community and Lake BunyonyiWalk with the forest's original people, then relax on the lake.
- Return to EntebbeMorning flight back to Entebbe.
Every Afritrek safari is private, so you can start on any date and change any part of this plan.
What's included
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals on safari
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Optional extras such as balloon flights
- Drinks at lodges
