Category Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Uganda · GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS

The 15 Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda

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A permit buys you exactly one hour with a habituated family, and it has to be bought long before you fly. These 15 treks are the ones worth building a trip around: what the package covers beyond the permit itself, whether you drive the ten hours from Kampala or fly into Kihihi, how hard the walk in tends to be, and the real per-person price.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 1: Entebbe arrival, the long drive to Bwindi, and Batwa culture time

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Our pick

3-day private gorilla trek from Kampala to Bwindi, with permits, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride, and long-drive 4x4 comfort.

“We are about to wrap up an incredible 3-day journey with Dav Safaris, and what an experience it has been! From the awe-inspiring Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi, to peaceful canoeing on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, and finally a memorable”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Murchison Falls National Park: Game Drive Variety Plus the Boat to the Falls

2.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

8-day Uganda safari hitting Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi gorillas with boat trips, rhino tracking, and great logistics.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari - The Ishasha run, tree-climbing lions, and why the drive is part of the game

3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

3-Day Tour to Uganda - Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, the Real Reason This Trip Works

4.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

3 days in Uganda for Bwindi gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi, with Kampala pickup, private 4x4 transport, and guided forest time.

“Suppose you are still on the fence about deciding whether or not to participate in the 3-Day Tour to Uganda. I will recommend you do. I had a great once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in the presence of Gorillas in their natural habitat”

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Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience

Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience - Kampala to Bwindi: The Drive That Softens the Start (and Adds Culture)

5.Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $2,840

3-day Bwindi gorilla tracking plus Batwa culture, with hotel pickup and Kampala transfers. Private group, guided hikes, meals included.

“I recently went for gorilla trekking, it was an experience it will never be forgotten , I saw gorillas in their natural homes, the gorillas in Bwindi is a great experience, when you visit Uganda try doing gorilla trekking for better moments, my guide”

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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari - Starting at 7:00 am, and How the Pickup Works

6.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,450

Four days in Uganda with Queen Elizabeth wildlife drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, Bwindi gorilla trekking, and Lake Bunyonyi islands.

“On any guided tour, the guide will be the determining factor between a good trip and a excellent one. On this 4 day Gorilla tour, our guide was Smith. He is energized, enthusiastic, and clearly loves his job. I would recommend him for”

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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda - Day 1 Arrival Rhythm: Check-In, Dinner, and Early Rest

7.Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $3,326

A private 3-day gorilla trek from Entebbe to Bwindi, with small groups, Batwa community time, and guided jungle tracking.

“The experience was amazing. Our drivers were extremely knowledgeable and caring. We were able to take incredible photos and enjoy being out in beautiful nature of Uganda.”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: a helpful contrast to the big-park safari feel

15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari - Kibale Forest: the chimp trek hour and the Top of the World hike

9.15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $5,000

Private 15-day Uganda safari from Entebbe with gorilla and chimp trekking, Big 5 style game drives, and nature walks across five parks.

“We had an excellent trip with ngoni and led by our fantastic guide Allan! We did a 16 days trip, 4 nights in Rwanda, the rest in Uganda. We excluded Muchinson falls (one of the highlights) to reduce travel times on the road: we are also safari”

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari - Day 1 at Queen Elizabeth National Park, plus the Uganda Equator Crossing Kayabwe stop

3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience

3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience - Bwindi gorilla trekking day: the forest, the rules, and ranger-level control

11.3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,600

Private 3 day Bwindi gorilla trek with Batwa and village walks, meals and lodges, plus Kampala transfers and early starts in Uganda.

“What I would like to say: it has been one of the most exciting trip in my life. This is a best mix of nature and wild animals life. Such experience is unique, have no words how describe my feelings, it’s only possible to see and feel by yourself. You 100% must visit”

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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek - Day 1 from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi, with smart breaks that reduce fatigue

12.5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,780

Small-group 5-day Uganda safari combining gorilla tracking in Bwindi, wildlife drives in Queen Elizabeth, and chimp trekking in Kalinzu.

“We had an amazing experience with Bamboo Ecotours. From the moment I contacted Edison to the moment that our driver Jackson dropped us at the airport on the last day everything was perfection. Edison is easily the best tour operator”

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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda - Kigali to Mghahinga: the drive that sets the tone

13.From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450Best value

One-day Kigali to Mghahinga gorilla trek with private 4x4 transfer, ranger, breakfast, lunch, and up to 1 hour with mountain gorillas.

“We booked the tour for the two of us and had to get into contact with the tour operator in regards to the permits for Uganda. This was all sorted in no time. The trip itself was amazing! We were picked up very early in the morning by Robert and taken to the border of Uganda. Robert supported us with immigration and then handed us over to Vincent who took us to the spot from where the gorilla trekking started. Apart from seeing the gorillas, the whole tour was organised perfectly and everybody worked together as a team. Thank you so much to Cosmos and his team, Erik and Bruce…”

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Gorilla and chimp experience holiday

Gorilla and chimp experience holiday - Price of $1,800 and whether it feels fair

14.Gorilla and chimp experience holiday

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,800

Small-group gorilla and chimp trekking from Entebbe. Meals, fees, lodging, private transport included, guided by Denis. $1,800 pp.

“The views were amazing!! I did so many different things, and they were all incredible. Denis is a professional guide and I highly recommend him. it was the trip of a lifetime!!”

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3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour - The 7:45 briefing: the gorilla trek rules that keep everything possible

15.3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,850

3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kampala with Equator photos, Lake Bunyonyi scenery, and all meals, lodging, transport, plus park fees included.

“I had a truly amazing time on this tour! Ruth the person I was in contact with before my tour was very communicative, answered all of my questions and made adjustments to my trip on request. This originally was supposed to me a solo trip but I another solo female traveler”

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