Uganda · GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS

The 15 Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda

51 tours  ·  from $450

The permit is the same price whoever sells it, so what you are really comparing is the drive, the lodge and how many days it eats. These 15 cover the three-day dash from Kampala, the fly-in shortcut and the longer loops that pick up chimps and a park on the way.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 1: From Entebbe to the hills of Bwindi
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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

Spend three days traveling from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek. Your private English-speaking guide handles the long 4x4 drives, meals, lodging, permit, Batwa visit, and Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride. Plan carefully around the demanding trek and late return.

“We had a great time getting to and experiencing the Gorillas. Hudson our guide was amazing and had confidence in his driving and getting us to our destinations. He was very helpful with organising a great porter and we were very lucky to have a great guide to take us to Gorillas. What I once in lifetime experience.”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Why this Uganda route works
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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 Zziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, game viewing, boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trek. Derrick, Benon, Vianney, and other guides have led similar trips.

“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari - What this five-day Uganda safari actually covers
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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 by 4x4 from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel cruise, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi views. English-speaking guides such as William, Derrick, Danny, and Karim have led similar trips.

“We had a great time. William was a great guide. Very knowledgeable was able to answer any questions we had he went above and beyond. We would definitely do this again.”

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3-Day Tour to Uganda - Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Day 2: Bwindi’s steep forest and the gorilla search
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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 in a private 4WD safari vehicle, spend up to an hour with mountain gorillas, and overnight beside Lake Bunyonyi. The trip includes meals, airport pickup and drop-off, and stops at the Equator in Kayabwe and Masaka Road. The USD 700 gorilla permit costs extra.

“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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Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience - Day 2: The gorilla trek through thick forest
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Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience

5.Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience

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

Spend three days traveling from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with a guided gorilla trek, one hour near a gorilla family, and an evening with the Batwa community. Drivers and guides such as Richard, Martin, Livingstone, and Joseph have handled past trips, but confirm your assigned guide and pickup time before departure.

“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 KlaRead 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

6.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

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

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi on a private four-day safari. Expect game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, one hour with mountain gorillas, and guides such as Smith, Sam, or Hillary, depending on assignment.

“Big thanks to Audence (Odin) aka "The King of Asgard" for making our first trip to Rwanda and Uganda as memorable as it could be. Odin was a friendly, helpful and well informed guide/tracker who made our safari trips so much more entertainRead more”

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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda - Day 2: registration, ranger briefing, and the gorilla search
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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

7.Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

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

Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided gorilla trek, a Batwa community visit, and an Equator stop. Groups are capped at eight, with air-conditioned transport, meals, and two lodge nights included. Guides such as Chris, Charles, and Victor have been praised for careful planning and friendly service.

“WOW! What an amazing experience we have had with Native Africa tours. We knew they would be amazing as we have used them before for other trips. Our guides, Chris and Deus, are full of knowledge, put our priorities first, and communicaRead more”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking - Day 1: Ziwa rhinos and Murchison Falls
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

8.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Travel privately from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo. Expect game drives, Nile boat trips, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, rhino tracking, and an equator stop. Ask about guides such as Eddy, Reagan, James, or Wellen when booking.

“Our trip was simply spectacular! And for the most part, that’s thanks to our guide, Eddy!”

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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda - The 3:00 AM departure from Kigali
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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

9.1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

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

Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM in a private 4x4, cross into Uganda, and trek through Mgahinga National Park for mountain gorillas. Guides and drivers such as Robert, Vincent, Hassan, and Jefferson have helped with border formalities, transport, and park logistics. The $800 gorilla permit is extra.

“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 Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour - The Bwindi trek: the part that demands your legs
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3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

10.3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

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

Follow a guide into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for up to eight hours of gorilla tracking, then visit Lake Bunyonyi and the Equator. The private tour includes park fees, meals, transport, bottled water, and lodging. Guides such as Ronald, Alan, Sam, and Eddie have helped make the trip personal and easy to manage.

“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 Read more”

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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Pygmies Experience - Day one: the Equator and the long road to Bwindi
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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Pygmies Experience

11.3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Pygmies Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,860

Spend three days traveling from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, stopping at the Equator and trekking to a mountain gorilla family. Private transport, lodging, meals, water, WiFi, and the $800 gorilla permit are included. The Batwa visit is not detailed in the scheduled program.

“Great experience with Eco Adventure Safari. Wonderful and helpful driver, easy communication, and nicely planned itinerary - would recommend”

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4 Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys - Day 1: The long road from Entebbe to Bwindi
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4 Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys

12.4 Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $2,500

Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi and Mgahinga with Ngoni Safaris Uganda for two guided wildlife treks. You will track mountain gorillas and rare golden monkeys, stay near the parks, enjoy included meals and lodging, and stop at the equator on the return journey.

“Reagen made my gorilla trekking experience unforgettable. He knows a lot about animal behavior, even chimpanzees as he spent a stint working as a volunteer researcher there. Every moment with him was a learning experience. He shared deRead more”

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14 Days Uganda Safari Adventure, Gorilla Trekking and WildlifeTour - Day 1: Rhino tracking at Ziwa
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14 Days Uganda Safari Adventure, Gorilla Trekking and WildlifeTour

13.14 Days Uganda Safari Adventure, Gorilla Trekking and WildlifeTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $6,770

Spend 14 days exploring Uganda with a private 4x4, English-speaking guide and full-board lodging. Track rhinos, chimpanzees, gorillas and golden monkeys, then watch lions, elephants, hippos and crocodiles. Guides such as Michael, Silver and Reward have earned strong praise, but confirm who will lead your departure.

“This was the most incredible tour I have ever been on. Every day was a new adventure and I saw so much - lions, a leopard, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys, Giraffes, Elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Crocodiles. Michael was quick and Read more”

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3-Day Gorilla Trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Day 1: From Entebbe to Bwindi through Mbarara
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

14.3-Day Gorilla Trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,900

Travel privately from Entebbe to Bwindi with a driver-guide, crossing the Equator and Kigezi Highlands before tracking mountain gorillas with a ranger. The trip includes meals, transport, and accommodation arrangements, plus a Batwa cultural visit and time at Lake Bunyonyi. Guides may include Sperito, Tyson, David, or Amos.

“Not only did we get to see gorillas after a beautiful hike,we stayed in some great places. Unique and peaceful. Tyson our guide kept us entertained with music on the long journeys and made us feel safe. He even helped us out by taking a short cut to the airport via a ferry! Something we were not expecting”

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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking - Murchison Falls: open plains and the Nile in two days
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

15.7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,000

Spend seven days with a private guide in Uganda, from Murchison Falls and Budongo’s chimpanzees to Bwindi’s mountain gorillas. Guides James and Stanley are associated with the operation. Expect excellent wildlife, included meals, comfortable lodges, and long road transfers across the country.

“First, our guide James was awesome. He took care of us and made sure we were comfortable during the entire journey. All of the lodging was adequate. The last two nights at the Gorilla camp and the lake were amazing. The Rhino Sanctuary Read more”

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