Gorilla Trekking tours

Gorilla Trekking tours

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Tour Overview

Our 3-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to more than half the World’s population of 1004 remaining Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, a scenic allure of stunning hills and lush vegetation inhabited by a wide variety of primates. Bwindi Gorilla trekking is the most enchanting experience in this forest that will leave you with memories of a lifetime. You will visit a community of the Batwa people who used to live in the Bwindi forest before it was gazetted as a national park and be mesmerised by the stories of how they used to live in this forest as gatherers, hunters warriors and herbalists. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Accommodation Options; Lake Victoria Hotel/Anderita Beach Hotel Meal Plan; on Bed and Breakfast

  • Day 1: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla trekking and Cultural exposure Day 3: Travel back to Kampala

  • See a wide range of wildlife species while on your game drive

Places You'll See

The Human Friendly Gorrillas At Bwindi National Park

A Moment To Remember As Trekk Our Cousins Down

Gorilla Trekking Tours

Isn't Wildness Cute

Birding

Human's Closet Cousin

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Entebbe To Kisoro

Location: Entebbe International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will after breakfast set off for an 8-9 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the south western part of the country.

Some travelers may not be comfortable with the long countryside drive and would prefer to take a quick flight from Entebbe Airport to Kisoro airstrip which helps you preserve your energy for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience. If that is the case, kindly contact our consultants to make that itinerary for you.

You will have a stopover at the Equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photos. You will make another stopover for lunch en-route before continuing with your journey to Bwindi arriving in the evening.
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Day 2 : Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Park Headquarters for a briefing at 7:30 am about the rules of Gorilla tracking. After the briefing, you will set off for the Gorilla trekking in the thick jungle. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. In the afternoon you can opt for a community walk among the Bwindi indigenous natives, the Batwa people who used to live in the Bwindi forest before it was gazetted as a National Park and learn about their life and culture as a forest people. You will have dinner and overnight at your previous lodge.
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Day 3 : Travel Back To Kampala

Location: Kampala

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
You will depart Bwindi after breakfast and travel back to Kampala with a stopover for lunch en-route. You will arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon.
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What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Drinks with Meals

  • Entrance Fees

    Entry fees to the parks are inclusive on the tour price

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals – Full Board

What's Not Included

  • Country Entry Visas

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

Optional Extras

Mode of Transport

Road transport with a 4x4 off road vehicle

Accommodation

Midrange accommodations

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Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    This price is for a standard hotel and we can always adjust to midrange or luxury based on the traveller's demand.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.

  • Are travellers safe while on this tour?

    Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    A year

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All our accommodations

  • Am I safe in Uganda ?

    Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    NO

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    YES

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your payment receipt

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Nabakiibi  

4 Day Gorilla trekking

19-May-2021

It was a great experience when we took on a 4days Gorilla Trekking Trip with Verdoro Safaris Uganda. Meeting our closest relatives was a joy to watch in a lifetime

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Saturday - Monday

Feb 22, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Sunday - Tuesday

Feb 23, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Monday - Wednesday

Feb 24, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Tuesday - Thursday

Feb 25, 2025 - Feb 27, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Wednesday - Friday

Feb 26, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Thursday - Saturday

Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Friday - Sunday

Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025
$2520 $2394 (USD)

Operator discount: -$126 (USD)

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Verdoro Safaris allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Verdoro Safaris allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform verdoro safaris, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Verdoro Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Gorilla Trekking tours

3 Days Starting in Road Trip from Entebbe to Kisoro, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and ending in Entebbe, Uganda

Visiting: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala

Tour operator:

Verdoro Safaris

Tour code:

006

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 30

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

15-75

Special diets catered:

Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, HalalMeat

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing, Trekking

From: $2520 $2394 (USD) Operator discount: -$126

NB: Prices correct on 19-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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