1-Day Gorilla Trekking/Habituation in Uganda Bwindi

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

Starting from Kabale, your day begins with a very early breakfast before a 5:30 AM departure. You’ll embark on a scenic 2-hour drive through the winding, terraced "Switzerland of Africa" hills toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Upon arrival at 7:30 AM, you’ll receive a safety briefing from park rangers before entering the dense forest to search for mountain gorillas. The trek typically lasts 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas' movement, followed by a strictly observed 1-hour gorilla trekking encounter or 4 hours for a habituation experience. After trekking back to the starting point and receiving your completion certificate, the Engagi Safaris guide will be waiting for you to begin the return journey to your preferred ending destination

This flexible itinerary can also comfortably start or end in nearby Kisoro (approx. 1.5 hours away), the tranquil shores of Lake Bunyonyi, or directly at a Bwindi hotel for those wanting to skip the early morning commute.

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.