How fit do I need to be?

Gorilla trekking is physically demanding. Expect steep, muddy and uneven forest trails, and a trek of around 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are.

Hiking shoes or sturdy waterproof boots, long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket or poncho, gardening gloves for the vegetation, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a small backpack, a reusable water bottle and a camera or phone with a spare battery or power bank.

Is the gorilla permit included?

Yes. One gorilla trekking permit per person is included, subject to permit availability.

Can I upgrade my lodge?

Yes. Accommodation can be upgraded on request, subject to availability and the applicable rate.

Could the plan change on the day?

The itinerary may be adjusted slightly for road conditions, weather, park regulations or operational needs. Gorilla viewing always follows Uganda Wildlife Authority rules and ranger instructions.

2-Day Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kampala or Entebbe

Starting Price

£1,004/ person

About this expedition

The quickest way to meet Uganda's mountain gorillas by road. Your driver-guide collects you early from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and heads southwest, stopping at the Equator for photos and the water experiments and in Mbarara for lunch, before a night at a lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Next morning, after the ranger briefing, you trek into the rainforest to find your allocated gorilla family and spend the permitted time with them, then travel back to Kampala or Entebbe. Your gorilla permit, private 4x4 safari vehicle, lodge night, meals in the itinerary and drinking water are included. It is a full two days, and a rewarding one.

What's Included

Gorilla trekking permit for one person, subject to availability
En-route sightseeing and planned stops
Activities named in the itinerary

The Journey Path

Your driver-guide picks you up early from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Drive southwest past local communities, plantations and rolling hills, stopping at the Equator for photos and the water experiments. After lunch in Mbarara, the scenery changes as you near the forest. Check in at your lodge in the Bwindi area and rest before the morning's trek. Overnight: Selected lodge in the Bwindi area, based on your chosen accommodation category Meals: Lunch, dinner

Where You'll Stay

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nestled on the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this eco-lodge offers comfortable rooms, breathtaking rainforest views, and the perfect base for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures.

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Wake up to sweeping savannah views and the sounds of wildlife nearby. This lodge combines comfort, local hospitality, and easy access to game drives and boat safaris.

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Gorilla trekking is physically demanding. Expect steep, muddy and uneven forest trails, and a trek of around 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are.

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