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Face to face with the gentle giants
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
4-8 hours Moderate Max 8 per gorilla family
Embark on the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on Earth. Trek through the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet one of the eight habituated gorilla families in the Rushaga sector. Led by experienced UWA rangers and trackers, you'll navigate through lush vegetation until you find yourself just meters away from these magnificent creatures. Spend a precious hour observing their family dynamics, playful juveniles, and the protective silverback.
Highlights
- 8 habituated gorilla families in Rushaga sector
- 98% sighting success rate
- 1 hour with the gorilla family
- Expert UWA ranger guides
- Small groups of maximum 8 trekkers
- Trekking certificate included
What to Expect
- 1Early morning briefing at the UWA park headquarters
- 2Trek through dense tropical forest (30 mins to 6 hours depending on gorilla location)
- 3One magical hour observing the gorilla family
- 4Return trek to the starting point
- 5Post-trek celebration and certificate
What to Bring
- Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
- Long-sleeved shirt and trousers
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Garden gloves for gripping vegetation
- Plenty of water (at least 2 liters)
- Packed lunch and energy snacks
- Camera (no flash photography)
- Insect repellent
What's Included
- Gorilla trekking permit (UWA)
- Experienced park ranger guide
- Pre-trek briefing
- Trekking certificate
- Porter assistance (optional, small tip)
Not Included
- Transport to/from park headquarters
- Packed lunch
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for rangers and porters
- Travel insurance
Starting from
$800
per person
Duration4-8 hours
DifficultyModerate
Group SizeMax 8 per gorilla family
Best TimeYear-round, with dry seasons (June-September, December-February) offering easier trekking conditions
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
