4-Day Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
4-Day Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Our 4-day trip brings you the highlight of Uganda: Tracking the Mountain Gorillas! Spend one hour with our very close relatives in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The Mountain Gorillas are highly endangered and there are only 1000 animals left, in 2 national parks, covering 3 countries: Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable and the Virunga Mountains covering 3 countries: Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in Congo.
Safari Highlight
- Meet the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park, an experience you will never forget!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe Airport – Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe Airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.
Included: Airport Transfer
Accommodation
- Via Via Guesthouse (BB)
- Or Jet Villas (BB)
- Hotel No5 (BB)
Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable
Driving Time: About 8–9 hours
Driving time depends on the area in Bwindi we stay.
After your early breakfast we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and see some beautiful landscapes.
We make a stop at the equator before we reach the mountains where we have some breath-taking views. We spend the night in or very near Bwindi.
Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas!
Optional: It is also possible to fly to and from Bwindi.
Accommodation
- Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB)
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable – Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking!!!
Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animals, the Mountain Gorilla!
You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.
Included: Gorilla Tracking
Accommodation
- Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB)
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable – Entebbe Airport
Driving Time: About 8–9 hours
Transfer to Entebbe for your outbound flight.
Optional: It is also possible to fly from Kigali.
Flight: End of service.
Accommodation & Meal Plan
BB = Bed and Breakfast
HB = Half Board
FB = Full BoardDepending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking, we will choose where to sleep in Bwindi. There are 4 areas for Gorilla tracking in Bwindi: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga.
Medium Budget Lodges
- Buhoma: Buhoma Haven Lodge (HB)
- Ruhija: Bakiga Lodge (HB)
- Nkuringo: Orugano Bwindi Lodge (HB)
- Rushaga: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (HB) / Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge (HB)
High Budget Lodges
- Buhoma: Mahogany Springs (FB)
- Ruhija: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge (FB)
- Nkuringo: Gorilla Heights Lodge (FB)
- Rushaga: Gorilla Leisure Lodge (FB) / Four Gorillas Lodge (FB)
2026 Safari Prices
Medium Budget
Private Group Accommodation & Vehicle Price Per Person 6 persons Double/twin sharing, private 4×4 Safari Van USD 1,589.50 4 persons Double/twin sharing, private 4×4 Safari Van USD 1,661 2 persons Double/twin sharing, private 4×4 Safari Van USD 1,848 Optional Supplements
- Single room supplement: USD 176 per person
- 4×4 Jeep surcharge for 2 or 3 persons: USD 165 for the whole trip, instead of a 4×4 Mini-Van
- 4×4 Jeep surcharge for 4, 5 or 6 persons: USD 264 for the whole trip, instead of a 4×4 Mini-Van
- Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.
What’s Included – Medium Budget
- Airport transfers or transfers from and to starting point of the trip
- 1 Gorilla permit per person
- Accommodations with meals mentioned
- Bottled drinking water
- Private 4×4 custom built safari van with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
- Entrance fees to the included National Parks
- Activities mentioned as included
What’s Excluded – Medium Budget
- Flights
- Visa
- All optional activities
- Insurances
- Meals not mentioned and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
High Budget
Private Group Accommodation & Vehicle Price Per Person 6 persons Double/twin sharing, private 4×4 Jeep USD 2,266 4 persons Double/twin sharing, private 4×4 Jeep USD 2,354 2 persons Double/twin sharing, private 4×4 Jeep USD 2,557.50 Optional Supplement
- Single room supplement: USD 440 per person
- Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.
What’s Included – High Budget
- Airport transfers or transfers from and to starting point of the trip
- Accommodations with meals mentioned
- 1 Gorilla permit per person
- Bottled drinking water
- Private 4×4 custom built safari Land Cruiser Jeep with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
- Entrance fees to the included National Parks
- Activities mentioned as included
What’s Excluded – High Budget
- Flights
- Visa
- All optional activities
- Insurances
- Meals not mentioned and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
Important Safari Notes
- We use 4×4 custom made safari vehicles with roof which can be opened for 360 degrees view during safaris.
- We want to give our customers the best trip to East Africa, so we are very flexible and very accommodative and we are willing to go an extra mile.
- During the trip the car and driver are there for the clients.
- In the event government taxes and/or the Uganda Wildlife Authority rates will increase the above-mentioned total price shall be amended accordingly.
- All activities and accommodations are subject to availability.
Uganda Visa Information
For visitors traveling to Uganda, it is mandatory to apply for a visa online.
We advise you to apply for a visa at least one month before departure.
Please make sure you have the following documents:
- Copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after returning from your trip to Uganda
- Copy of recent passport-size photo
- A vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever)
- Return ticket
- All documents in PDF, JPEG, PNG or BMP format, with the specified file-size limits
Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa
- Visa or permit type: Visa
- Category: Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa
- Subcategory: Single entry
- USD 55
East Africa Tourist Visa
- Visa or permit type: Visa
- Category: East Africa Tourist Visa
- Subcategory: East Africa Tourist Visa
- Participating countries: Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya
- USD 110
You can pay your visa online or pay on arrival.
When you send the form you will immediately receive a tracking code. This code helps you to keep track of how far your application has progressed.
The Ugandan authorities will send you a letter in the email after they have approved your application. Please check your SPAM folder too.
Print this letter and bring it with you when you arrive at Entebbe International Airport or at the overland border.
You need this letter to get your visa or to purchase the entry visa there for USD 55 for Uganda or USD 110 for East Africa or Multi Entry, based on the requested 10% adjustment.
Visa Documents
For each visa you need to upload:
- Copy of your passport (photo page with bio-data). Validity of at least 6 months after returning from Uganda
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Copy of Vaccination Certificate Yellow Fever
- Return Ticket
Some nationalities do not require a visa, please check this in advance.
It is your own responsibility to get a visa to Uganda. However, we are happy to help you, so please let us know when you have any problems inquiring about your visa.
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