Is the gorilla permit included?

No. The gorilla trekking permit is not included in the package price, so please ask us about permit availability for your dates when you enquire.

How long is the gorilla trek?

Usually around 3 to 8 hours, depending on where the gorilla family has moved. The trek is in natural forest, so the terrain and duration vary.

How does the price change with group size?

The price per person falls as your group grows: £1,361 for one traveller, £1,193 each for two, £1,136 each for three and £1,110 each for four.

Can I upgrade my accommodation?

Yes. Prices are based on budget lodges, and you can upgrade to mid-range or upmarket options such as Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp, to suit your budget.

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Experience

Starting Price

£1,110/ person

About this expedition

A short, well-paced trip from Kampala to meet Uganda's mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You travel privately by road with a professional driver-guide, stopping at the Equator for the water experiments, at Mpambire Drum Village to meet traditional drum-makers, and in Mbarara for lunch before reaching the Buhoma area. Trek day begins with a ranger briefing at the park headquarters, then a walk into ancient forest to find a gorilla family and spend time with them under the park's viewing rules. The return to Kampala winds through the terraced hills of Kabale. Choose budget, mid-range or upmarket lodges to suit your style.

What's Included

Mpambire Drum Village cultural visit
Scenic return route through Kabale
Activities named in the itinerary

The Journey Path

After breakfast at your Kampala hotel, meet your driver-guide and head southwest. At the Equator, watch the water experiments and take photos on the line between the hemispheres, then visit Mpambire Drum Village to meet the artisans who craft Uganda's traditional drums. Lunch is in Mbarara, after which the landscape changes as you travel deeper into the southwest. Later in the day, arrive in the Buhoma area of Bwindi, check in and rest before trek day. Overnight: Gorilla Forest Camp or Gorilla Resort (upmarket), Lake Kitandara Camp or Buhoma Lodge (mid-range), or Buhoma Community Bandas (budget) Meals: Breakfast, 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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No. The gorilla trekking permit is not included in the package price, so please ask us about permit availability for your dates when you enquire.

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