Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

8 hours Private tour

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About this activity

No overnight stay, no long transfers, just you, the forest and the mountain gorillas. This single-day gorilla trekking experience from Kisoro town is perfect for those based in or passing through southwestern Uganda, offering an intimate and unhurried encounter with one of the world's most extraordinary primates deep in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Ibyiza Safaris

Ages: Adults (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 Gorilla Tracking Permit per Traveller

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: Tips, Gifts, Porter fees if required

Itinerary

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

6 hours

Your Ibyiza Safaris guide will pick you up from your address in Kisoro town at 5:00am, setting off through the dramatic hills of Kisoro on winding dirt roads as dawn breaks over the landscape. After approximately one and a half hours, arrive at the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters at Rushaga, just in time for the detailed pre-trek briefing covering the dos and don'ts of gorilla trekking, ensuring your safety and the protection of the gorillas and their habitat.

Led by an experienced guide and ranger, venture into Bwindi's dense, ancient forest, winding through lush vegetation and listening to the sounds of the wilderness close in around you, until that breathtaking, humbling moment when the mountain gorillas appear before you. Spend a magical hour in their presence, observing their interactions, expressions and gentle power at close range, a life-changing encounter no photograph can fully capture. Begin the trek back before making the scenic drive back to Kisoro town.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Travellers are allowed to specify their own pickup point within Kisoro town. Your guide dressed in a company branded shirt will pick you up at the specified location.