Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda lies on the equator, east of Tanzania and Kenya and west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It boasts a spectacular array of landscapes – from snow-capped mountains and savannah to lush swampland and impenetrable forests.
Its remote, unspoilt parks teem with wildlife such as the famed East Africa big game species of lion, elephant and buffalo as well as primates and over a thousand species of birds.
Uganda, and its neighbor Rwanda, share the unique responsibility of conserving a population of critically endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, funded in no small part through the trekking fees levied on visiting guests.
When to Go to See the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking is all year round in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The best time to go gorilla trekking is during the months of-:
- June
- July
- August
- September
- December
There are less rains and the parks are drier, making it simple to hike and see the gorillas. In Bwindi the average temperature throughout the year is 11°C/52°F in the morning and 23°C/73°F in the afternoon.
Bwindi gorilla trek
January and February: Low season offering less huge crowds. Very little or no rain.
March, April and May: Its rains a lot during these months. Most challenging during the trek, the slopes are slippery.
June, July & August: Peak season, it’s important to buy your permits early since they run out. Best time for gorilla safari in Uganda and Rwanda.
KENYA – UGANDA SAFARI
4 nights in Kenya & 2 nights in Bwindi
 Tour Dates: February (Rates quoted are valid for July 2025)
Number of People: 5 Adults
Room: Two double and One single room
Transport: Road Package – 4×4 Landcruiser, Air transport to Bwindi and back to Nairobi
Client Status: Non-Residents
ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi – Naivasha
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will be welcomed and greeted by your driver/guide shortly after starting your journey to Lake Naivasha.  Arrive at your chosen camp/lodge in time for lunch. The rest of afternoon is at your own leisure. Optional boat rides on the hippo-inhabited lake or memorable walks on Crescent Island can be organized.
Overnight at your chosen camp/lodge on full-board meal plan
Day 2 : Nakuru – Naivasha
After breakfast, check out from your camp/lodge and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park (abt. 2 hours drive). Arrive at your chosen camp/lodge in time for lunch. After lunch and check in you will depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park with the breathtaking landscape of the massive Rift Valley all around you.
Overnight at your chosen camp/lodge on full-board meal plan
 Day 3 – Naivasha – Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, your journey takes you to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve. The drive from Lake Nakuru takes about 4 hours to the gate but will allow you to experience the wide-open landscape of the Great Rift Valley.
Enjoy a first sense of true adventure as you go through the park to your chosen camp/lodge. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by your check-in. Thereafter, you will embark on your very first fully-fledged game drive in the Masai Mara in the afternoon!
Overnight at your chosen camp/lodge on full-board meal plan
 Day 4: Masai Mara
Today enjoy a full day in the stunning Masai Mara. Two game drives are recommended in a day, one in the early morning and another one in the late afternoon.
Alternatively, you can choose to have an early breakfast and then embark on a more extensive full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch, which will allow you to also explore more remote areas of the reserve and discover its diverse landscape more intensively.
Overnight at your chosen camp/lodge on a full-board basis.
 Day 5: Masai Mara – Bwindi (Uganda)
After an early breakfast at the lodge/camp, bid farewell to the Mara as you take your flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Entebbe International Airport.
You arrive at Entebbe go through the custom/migration process then depart to Kihihi airstrip in the vicinity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Upon arrival, your driver/guide will pick you up and transfer you to the lodge you have. You will check in and prepare for the thrilling gorilla trekking experience the next day, it’s advisable to have the rest of the day to yourselves as you rest and relax from all the flying. At dinner, your guide will give you a detailed brief on what to expect and what tomorrow will look like.
Overnight at your chosen camp/lodge on a full board basis.
Day 6: Gorilla Trek
After breakfast, with your packed lunch, and lots of water, your guide will take you to the Buhoma sector HQ before 8:00 am for registration and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority staff.
Once the formalities are communicated, you will head to the trailhead of the gorilla family you have been allocated. At the trailhead, you will commence the trek (the trek can last from half an hour to 8 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes).
Once back at the trailhead, your driver/guide will be waiting to take you back to the park HQ where you receive your tracking certificates (evidence of your contribution to the conservation of the majestic gorillas).
Day 7: Flight to Entebbe & Departure
After breakfast, depart for the Kihihi airstrip from where you will fly back to Entebbe Airport at 8.25 am (some flights depart Kihihi for Entebbe later in the day so you can advise us if a later flight is a better fit). At Entebbe, connect to your onward international flight home.
END OF SAFARI
| Option 1 (Budget Hotel/Lodge)
Sawela Lodge – Naivasha Mbweha Safari Camp – Nakuru Emayian Camp – Masai Mara Engagi Bwindi Lodge – Bwindi  |
Option 2 (Mid-range Hotel/Lodge)
Sopa Lodge – Naivasha Sopa Lodge – Nakuru Tipilikwani Camp – Masai Mara Mahogany Springs Lodge – Bwindi  |
Option 3 (Luxury Hotel/Lodge)
Enashipai – Naivasha Sarova Lion Hill – Nakuru Ilkeliani – Masai Mara Buhoma Lodge – Bwindi |
| Sub Total:
USD 5,335 per person sharing in a double room USD 5,325 per single person
Total: USD 26,665 2 double rooms and 1 single room
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Sub Total:
USD 5,410 per person sharing in a double room USD 5,795 per single room
Total: USD 27,435 2 double rooms and 1 single room |
Sub Total:
USD 6,335 per person sharing in a double room USD 6,605 per single room
Total: USD 31,945 2 double rooms and 1 single room |
| PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
Ø 6 nights Full Board Accommodation and meals as described above Ø 7 days Return transport in a 4×4 Land cruiser for Naivasha, Nakuru, Masai Mara circuit and Bwindi Ø Flight to Kihihi airstrip Ø Fligh to Bwindi. Flight from Bwindi to Entebbe Ø Park fees; Masai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park Ø Morning, afternoon, and or full-day game drives at Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara Ø Transfers for cultural visits (excluding entry fees) in the Masai Mara Ø Gorilla permits Ø Transfers in Bwindi (before and after the gorilla trek) Ø Bottled water while on safari Ø Services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS: Ø Personal expenses such as travel and medical insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including water, soft drinks, liquors or meals not included in the itinerary. Ø Packed Lunch option Ø Gratuity for porterage/waiters at hotels, camps, and airports. Ø Gratuity for your professional driver guide Ø Cost of obtaining passport and visas Ø Any optional tours or excursions not mentioned Ø International air tickets Ø Flight from Entebbe to Nairobi or the USA Ø Travel Insurance – We strongly recommend guests have travel insurance when travelling. Note: What to bring for gorilla tracking/trekking: light but sturdy hiking shoes, light rain jacket, daypack, 2 litres of water, gardening gloves, long trousers either jeans/khakis, long-sleeved shirt/blouse, wide-brimmed hat, sun glasses, insect repellent and an energy bar.
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