Gorilla Trekking Uganda
5 Days Murchison Falls & Bwindi Gorilla Safari in Uganda (Big Five + Gorilla Trekking)
Safari Overview
Travel Highlights
Safari Rates
Safari Features
Getting There
Safari Overview
Experience the best of Uganda in just 5 days with this unforgettable safari combining wildlife and primates. This tour takes you to Murchison Falls National Park for Big Five game drives and the powerful Nile waterfall, then to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
Parks in this Trip
Travel Highlights
DAY 1: To Murchison Falls Via
Zziwa Rhino Sactuary
DAY 2: Game Drives, Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls
DAY 3: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
DAY 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
DAY 5: To Kampala/Entebbe or Airport
Safari Rates
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 | s/p* | Get a Quote |
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | s/p* | Get a Quote |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | s/p* | Get a Quote |
*s/p= Special Order. This tour is for solo travelers with special order.
Important to Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, gorilla trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle, boat & hiking/walking
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Safari Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Getting There
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe / Pickup Location
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB – Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Explore Uganda’s ultimate 5-day safari combining Murchison Falls wildlife, Nile boat cruise, and Bwindi gorilla trekking. Book your unforgettable Uganda safari today.
Travel Highlights
DAY 1: To Murchison Falls Via Zziwa Rhino Sactuary
DAY 2: Game Drives, Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls
DAY 3: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
DAY 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
DAY 5: To Kampala/Entebbe or Airport
Price includes/excludes
- Park fees (For non-residents).
- Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permits included
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- Professional guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Drinking Water
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Extra meals, snacks, gratuities, souvenirs, service tips
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
Detailed Itinerary
→ Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls Via Zziw a Rhino Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel at 07:00hours, he will
also brief you about your 5 Days safari to Murchison falls and you will start your 6 hours
journey to Murchison Falls National Park You will go through the Luwero, and later have a
stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; here you will find both black and white
rhinos. After tracking have another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch
proceed to the park, after making payments for park entry drive towards the top of the falls,
here along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons among others.
Being at the top of the falls is an amazing experience as you will watch the magnificent falls
squeezing through the rocks in an 8m gorge. Take as many photos as you can. Later drive to
the lodge, relax the whole evening, have dinner and an overnight.
Activities Here
Rhino Tracking
Top of the Falls Hike
→ Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls
On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:00hours, after your driver and the guide will
pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 6:30hours. During the drive you will be
in position to see very many animals such as lions, Leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants,
antelopes, water bucks and birds among others.
After the game drive at around 10:00hours, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have
lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various
Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different
beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee eaters, the colored kingfishers, the
shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the
Murchison Falls, when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls
Called Murchison Falls Along the Albert Nile.
After the Boat Cruse, Later drive to the lodge, relax the whole evening, have dinner and an
overnight.
Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
→ Day 3: Transfer To Bwindi Forest National Park
Breakfast well packed up to head to yet another exciting destination. We will transfer to Bwindi
Forest national park, home of the rare apes the mountain gorillas. Enjoy the scenic drive that it
will turn out to be all the way to Bwindi, as you will spot the great Lake Albert, the Rwenzori
ranges, Kibale forest, the beautiful Lakes George and Edward and the various local communities
you will pass through on arrival stay overnight.
Destination: Bwindi Forest National Park
→ Day 4: : Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Rise as early as possible to grab your trekking gears and breakfast not forgetting your packed
lunch plus drinking water, head on for briefing that takes place at 8:00am, ready to trek the
gorillas in the thick impenetrable forest of Bwindi you will be allocated a family to track and on
finding them during the search You get to spend an hours’ time with the gorillas.
Depending on how you feel after the trek and how much time is left you could engage in
another activity it could be a nature walk to the Batwa community thereafter head back to the
lodging to freshen up dinner and then a night’s rest.
NOTE: Bwindi Lodges and Accommodation will depend on our secured Gorilla
Trekking Permit
→ Day 5: Departure [END OF SAFARI]
After breakfast, you will drive to Kampala/Entebbe for your post tour accommodation (not included) or to Entebbe International Airport for your international departure flight. [End Of Safari]
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→⭐ Why choose this 5-day Uganda safari itinerary?
This safari is one of the best short Uganda tours because it combines:
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Wildlife safari in Murchison Falls
Nile boat cruise experience
Scenic road trip across Uganda
It offers the perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, and primate encounters in just 5 days.
→🧳 What should I pack for a gorilla trekking safari?
Essential items include:
Hiking boots
Long-sleeved clothing
Rain jacket
Gloves for forest trekking
Insect repellent
Proper gear makes your Bwindi trekking experience more comfortable.
→ 🌍 Is Uganda good for gorilla trekking compared to Rwanda?
Yes, Uganda is one of the best destinations for gorilla trekking in Africa. Compared to Rwanda, Uganda offers more affordable permits, diverse landscapes, and the opportunity to combine gorilla trekking with wildlife safaris in places like Murchison Falls National Park.
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📞 Ready to Experience Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla permits are limited and sell out quickly, especially during peak seasons.
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→⭐ 🦍 Gorilla Trekking Guide in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences. This guided adventure takes you deep into the rainforest to հանդիպ endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
📍 Where It Takes Place
Gorilla trekking is done in Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with four trekking sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo.
💰 Gorilla Permit Cost
A gorilla trekking permit costs $800 per person and allows you to spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family. Permits are limited and should be booked in advance.
📅 Best Time to Visit
The best time for gorilla trekking is during the dry seasons:
June to September
December to February
Trails are easier to hike, and wildlife viewing is better.
🥾 Trekking Experience
Duration: 1 to 6 hours depending on gorilla location
Terrain: Steep, forested, and sometimes muddy
Once found: 1 hour with the gorillas
⭐ Quick Tips
Stay at least 7 meters away from gorillas
Follow your ranger guide at all times
Hire a porter for an easier trek





