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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda: the 15 Best Trips

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The permit is most of the price and the two countries charge very differently for it. These 15 cover Bwindi, Mgahinga and Volcanoes National Park, with permit costs, walking time and whether chimps or the Big Five are added on.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day two: finding a gorilla family in the forest
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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

You’ll travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi, spend a full day tracking mountain gorillas with local guides and trackers, visit a Batwa community, and canoe on Lake Bunyonyi. The $2,600 price includes permits, transport, two nights’ lodging, meals, and an English-speaking guide. Ask about the exact lodge and guide before booking.

“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 2: Murchison game drive and the Nile boat trip
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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

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe through Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Expect game drives, two boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trekking with an English-speaking guide. The $3,598 price excludes chimp and gorilla permits, which add $750 per person.

“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 - Day 2: Chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge and hippos on the Kazinga Channel
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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 trekking in Kyambura Gorge and a Kazinga Channel cruise. Continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, then rest at Lake Bunyonyi. English-speaking guides such as Danny, Derrick, William, Karim, and Daniel have led this trip.

“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 - Day 2: Trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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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 in a private 4WD safari vehicle, spend up to an hour with mountain gorillas, then relax beside Lake Bunyonyi. The three-day trip includes meals, accommodation, airport pickup and drop-off, but the $700 gorilla permit is extra. Strong fitness is required.

“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 three: Bwindi gorilla trekking
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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

Spend four days traveling from Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi for mountain gorilla trekking, then return via Lake Bunyonyi and Mbarara. Expect game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, an Equator stop, lodge stays, and a private guide. Smith and Sam are guides frequently praised for care and flexibility, though assignments are not guaranteed.

“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 - What your two nights at the lodge are for
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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

This three-day private safari takes you from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided gorilla trek, with groups limited to eight. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle, eat included meals, visit the Batwa community, and return via the Equator. Guides such as Chris, Charles, Victor, Mustafa, and Ashraf have been praised for careful planning and warm service, though the long road journey demands stamina.

“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 - Murchison game drive and the Nile boat to the falls
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

7.8-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. You will track rhinos, chimps, and mountain gorillas, with game drives, Nile cruises, meals, lodging, and a dedicated driver-guide. Guides such as Eddy, Reagan, James, and Steven have been praised for their care and local expertise.

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

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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day 2: The Bwindi gorilla trek
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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

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and across Uganda’s border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours includes gorilla permits, transport, full-board lodging, meals, and guide fees. Expect a small group of up to five, a demanding forest hike, and the option to add golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga.

“This is a few months overdue, but I wanted to share that my husband and I really enjoyed our 3-day Gorilla Uganda Trek tour with Bamboo Ecotours. Everything went smoothly from our emails with owner Edison who was very helpful is assistinRead more”

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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari - Days 4 to 6: Kibale’s chimpanzees and Bigodi wetlands
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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

This private 15-day Uganda safari starts at Entebbe and visits Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi or Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Expect chimp trekking, gorilla tracking, rhino tracking, boat safaris, swamp walks, and game drives with a dedicated Ngoni Safaris guide. Guides including James, David, Allan, and Robert have been praised for care and local insight.

“Before choosing Ngoni we researched many other companies. Sedrick was very helpful with planning our itinerary and delivered not only a great itinerary but all the information that we needed, when we needed it.”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - Kinigi briefing and the start of the trek
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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 with a private driver-guide for the three-hour trip to Volcanoes National Park. After ranger instructions, trek 2 to 5 hours through bamboo forest and open grassland, then spend one hour with a gorilla family. Lunch, drinks, and Kigali transfers are included, but your gorilla permit is not.

“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 - Day 1: From Entebbe or Kampala to the forest
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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 to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, trek mountain gorillas with a ranger, and meet local communities on a three-day Uganda safari. Your guide and driver handle the long road journeys, meals, lodging, and transfers. Charles is one guide named in past bookings. Expect an early trek, forest wildlife, and a final drive back to Kampala.

“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 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 in western Uganda with a small group of no more than five people. The trip includes a gorilla trek in Bwindi, game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, plus chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest. Transport, permits, park fees, meals, and accommodation are included as listed.

“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 Two: The Bwindi Gorilla Trek
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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 ground transfers, with guides such as Jackson, Godfrey, Herbert, or Fred sometimes assigned. Expect a demanding forest trek, long road journeys, and possible extra cost for camping inside the park.

“Highly recommended. Driver (Herbert) was safe, friendly and knowledgeable. Experience of a lifetime made better by Bamboo ecotours.”

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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda - Leaving Kigali at 3:00 AM
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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 with a driver such as Robert or Hassan, cross into Uganda, and meet your ranger near Mgahinga National Park. After breakfast, trek up to three hours or longer through mountain forest to find a gorilla family, then spend up to one hour watching them. The $450 tour excludes the $800 gorilla permit.

“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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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari - The Bwindi trek is the heart of the trip
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

15.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

Travel from Kigali across Rwanda’s hills to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where a guided trek brings you close to mountain gorillas for one hour. Add a Batwa cultural trail, Lake Bunyonyi boat ride, scenic viewpoints, lodging, transport, and cross-border assistance. Groups are limited to seven people.

“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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