3 days · Uganda
3-day Bwindi gorilla trek
The shortest way into Bwindi. You travel to the forest on day one, trek on day two and return on day three.
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Bwindi and Mgahinga
Uganda gorilla trekking
Uganda is home to roughly half of the world's mountain gorillas. You can trek in two parks, combine the trek with chimpanzees and game drives, and choose from the widest range of gorilla families anywhere.
Why trek gorillas in Uganda
- The most families to choose from. Bwindi has several sectors, each with its own habituated groups.
- Easy to add other wildlife. Chimpanzees at Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel fit around a trek.
- A habituation option. In the Rushaga sector, small groups can spend up to four hours with a family that is still being habituated. See habituation or standard trek.
Our Uganda gorilla trips
3 days · Uganda
3-day Mgahinga gorilla trek
A quieter route into the Virunga volcanoes, with the option to add golden monkey tracking.
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4 days · Uganda
4-day Bwindi gorilla trek
One more day than the shortest trip, which gives you a rest buffer and a calmer pace.
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5-day gorillas and game safari
Forest and savannah in one trip: gorillas in Bwindi, then wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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5 days · Uganda
5-day Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee safari
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then chimpanzees in Kibale, joined by a scenic drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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4 days · Uganda
4-day Mgahinga gorilla and golden monkey safari
Mgahinga is the only Ugandan park where mountain gorillas and golden monkeys live side by side.
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2 days · Uganda
2-day Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali
A cross-border trip for travellers who land in Kigali and want to trek in Uganda on a short schedule.
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2 days · Uganda
2-day Bwindi gorilla trekking safari
The fastest way to trek Bwindi gorillas by road from Entebbe, for travellers with very little time.
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8 days · Uganda
8-day Mburo, Mgahinga and Bwindi primate safari
Wildlife, golden monkeys and two gorilla treks in one slow-paced journey across south-west Uganda.
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10-day wild Uganda safari
A circuit through Uganda's best parks, finishing with mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
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Bwindi and Mgahinga lie in the far south-west of Uganda. Most travellers either drive a full day from Kampala or Entebbe, or take a short domestic flight to a nearby airstrip and drive the final stretch. We recommend the option that matches your time and comfort, and we arrange the vehicle and driver-guide either way.
Frequently asked questions
Which Uganda park is best for gorillas?
Bwindi offers the most choice and the most lodges. Mgahinga is smaller and quieter, and suits travellers who also want golden monkeys. Our guides to Bwindi and Mgahinga compare them.
How many days do I need for a gorilla trek in Uganda?
Three days is the practical minimum when you fly in from Entebbe. A fourth day adds rest time, and five or more days lets you combine gorillas with other wildlife.
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