1-Day Gorilla Encounter in Bwindi Forest

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Your day begins early in Kisoro Town, where you’ll have a quick breakfast at your lodge before driving to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for registration and briefing at the park headquarters in Rushaga. After meeting your ranger guides, you’ll begin your trek through the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek may take between two and six hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest, colorful birds, butterflies, and other primates that make Bwindi a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Once you locate the gorilla group, you’ll spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their behavior, watching them feed, play, and interact. Capture memories through photos (without flash) and listen to your guide’s insights about gorilla conservation. After this magical encounter, you’ll trek back to the starting point, where you’ll receive your trekking certificate before returning to Kisoro Town, arriving by late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.