GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS

The 15 Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris

71 treks  ·  from $299 a head

A permit, a dawn briefing and anywhere from one to six hours of steep wet forest for one hour with a family. These 15 compare Rwanda and Uganda on permit cost, walking distance and how much of the price is the vehicle.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 1: Entebbe to Bwindi through changing country
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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

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

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe to Bwindi, meet local trackers, spend up to six hours seeking mountain gorillas, and visit the Batwa community and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles permits, meals, lodging, and long road transfers.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 1: Entebbe to Murchison with rhinos at Zziwa
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with rhino tracking at Zziwa, game drives and a falls cruise at Murchison, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Guides such as Derrick and Benon have led similar trips, but permits cost extra.

“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 werRead more”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari - Key Points Before You Book
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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

3.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel boat trip, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, wildlife stops, meals, and airport transfers. Guides have included William, Derrick, Danny, Karim, Daniel, and Eli.

“Everything was arranged as it was written in the itinerary, the guide and the driver was so nice to us. We really enjoyed it and we had good time, i highly recommend it”

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3-Day Tour to Uganda - Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Why this Uganda gorilla trip is worth considering
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3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

4.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

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

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek, then spend the night by Lake Bunyonyi. Your private 4WD includes meals, airport pickup, and transport, but the $700 gorilla permit is extra. Plan for steep forest trails and a late airport return.

“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. LRead more”

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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari - Day 1: From the Equator to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

5.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

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

This private 4-day safari pairs Queen Elizabeth game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise with gorilla trekking in Bwindi, followed by Lake Bunyonyi and a return through Mbarara. Guides may include Smith, Sam, or Stuart, depending on availability.

“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 anyoRead more”

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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda - Day 2: The gorilla trek in Bwindi
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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

6.Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

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

Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a private group of up to eight. Expect long scenic drives, a ranger-led gorilla trek lasting about one to seven hours, a Batwa community visit, included meals, and an Equator stop on the way back. Guides may include Chris, Charles, Victor, Mustafa, or Ashraf.

“It was the most incredible experience of my life. Being so close to the gorillas, seeing how they live, is indescribable. My guides: Mustafa and Ashraf, were amazing, very attentive, we had a lot of fun (very important since the trip to Bwindi from Entebbe takes 11 hours)”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking - Day 2: Murchison game drive and Nile cruise
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day 1: Five hours from Kigali to Bwindi
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

8.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Start in Kigali, cross into Uganda, and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours handles permits, transfers, meals, lodging, and guiding. Past trips have included guides such as Herbert, Fred, Jackson, Godfrey, and John, with golden monkey trekking available at extra cost.

“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”

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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari - Day 1: Entebbe, Kampala, and Mabamba Swamp
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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

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

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

Spend 15 days touring Uganda with a private guide, from Entebbe and Murchison Falls to Kibale, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. The trip includes chimp and gorilla trekking, game drives, boat safaris, swamp walks, meals, lodging, and transfers. Ask about the exact gorilla park and lodge before booking.

“Upon arrival in Rwanda, we were greeted by our first guide, Smith, who stayed with us for the 5 first days in Rwanda. Smith was from the beginning very friendly and when we arrived in our first hotel, it seemed that the booking did not camRead more”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - Leaving Kigali at 4:30 am
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

10.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a 2 to 5-hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, return transfer, and lunch. Gorilla permits cost extra, and trekking is limited to ages 15 and above.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience - The Batwa and village element needs clarification
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3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience

11.3-Day Gorillas trekking and Batwa Experience

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

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking, local village walks, and a Batwa cultural experience. Your guide and driver handle the long road journey, meals, lodgings, and transfers. Charles is one named guide associated with the tour.

“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 - Day one: the long road from Entebbe to Bwindi
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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

12.5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

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

Spend five days with Bamboo Ecotours exploring Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, and Kalinzu Forest. Your small group tracks mountain gorillas, searches for tree-climbing lions, cruises the Kazinga Channel, and looks for chimps. Ask about guides such as Herbert, Godfrey, or Fred when booking.

“I just completed a 5 day/4 night tour of western Uganda with Bamboo Ecotours. First of all, Western Uganda is just incredibly beautiful. Secondly, it is clear that the owner Edison and most of all my incredible, friendly, knowledgeable guidRead more”

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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali - Day 2: briefing, forest paths, and the gorilla family
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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

13.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and the Cyanika border to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Bamboo Ecotours includes gorilla permits, meals, and transfers, with guides such as Jackson, Herbert, and Godfrey often assigned. Expect a demanding trek and long road days, with optional Lake Mutanda activities.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda - Breakfast, customs, and the Uganda handoff
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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

14.1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

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

Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM for Uganda’s Mghahinga National Park. Robert, Vincent, Jefferson, Hassan, or another team member may handle the drive and border crossing, followed by a guided mountain trek, one hour with gorillas, lunch, and a return to Kigali.

“That was an amazing experience!! I would recommend to everyone, especially to solo travelers. Super safe and comfortable trip! Special thanks to my guides/drivers Jefferson and Vincent!”

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day two: the Bwindi gorilla trek
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

15.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Start in Kigali with a drive through Rwanda’s hill country to Bwindi, Uganda. Meet a gorilla guide, hike for 2 to 8 hours, spend one hour with a gorilla family, then boat across Lake Bunyonyi. Farouk and Ronald are among the guides praised for careful, flexible service.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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