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Bwindi Budget Gorilla Trekking Tours
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an undisputed highlight of a holiday to Uganda. This popular park protects a magnificent range of forested hills and is inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site on account of its rich biodiversity, which includes 120 mammal and 350 bird species. The main attraction of Bwindi is the opportunity to track the endangered mountain gorilla, several groups of which have been habituated to tourist visits. The park also hosts many other localized creatures, from l’Hoest’s and Ruwenzori colobus monkeys to Rwenzori three-horned chameleon and Grauer's broadbill. For budget travelers, while gorilla trekking in Bwindi isn't cheap, there is nowhere else so well suited to doing this iconic activity affordably.
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Best Seller
12-Day Customized Tour Package, Safari & Gorilla Trekking
$2,997 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 246 Reviews
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5-Day Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari in Uganda
$1,660 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventurous Safari
$3,380 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Jinja (Town), Entebbe (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 83 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorillas Budget Safari
$1,392 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetResort & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Uzuri Uganda Safaris
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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6-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Queen Elizabeth Safari
$2,015 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
Uganda Family Tours & Travel
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi
$1,450 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Native Africa Tours
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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6-Day Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi
$2,290 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
East African Jungle Safaris
4.8/5 – 107 Reviews
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5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Wildlife Safari and Chimpanzee
$1,755 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Africa Adventure Vacations
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
$1,587 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Shared tour (max 60 people per group)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (End)
Uganda Adventure safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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7-Day | Uganda Wildlife Safari
$3,600 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (City), Kabale (End)
Myler Africa safaris
4.9/5 – 12 Reviews
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4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
$3,480 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Katsam Adventures
4.8/5 – 19 Reviews
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6-Day Game Drives and Primates Tour
$2,445 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Tracking Activity
$1,785 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (City), Kisoro (End)
Adroit Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa
$3,485 to $3,677 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mutanda, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Tubale Safaris
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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3-Day Amazing Gorilla Trekking Experience in Uganda
$1,444 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
All In Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 8 Reviews
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6-Day Gorillas, Primates & Wildlife Budget Tour
$2,450 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Green Zones Safaris
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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5-Day Gorilla, Chimpanzee Trekking and Wildlife Safari
$2,088 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Primate Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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5-Day Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari Combo
$1,760 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Ngege Kufurahi Safaris
4.7/5 – 3 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trip
$1,100 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 10 people per group)BudgetTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Mambo Gorilla Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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3-Day Bwindi NP Gorilla Trekking
$1,450 to $1,700 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Vast Gorillas Safaris
5 Questions About Bwindi Budget Gorilla Trekking Tours

Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip is an Africa-specialized travel writer who first visited Uganda in 1988. He has returned on numerous occasions to research his Bradt Guide to Uganda (first published in 1993 and now in its 9th edition) and to lead wildlife tours and bird-watching safaris.
5 Questions About Bwindi Budget Gorilla Trekking Tours

Can I see the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on a budget?
“That depends on your definition of ‘on a budget’. All tours that include a gorilla visit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park need to incorporate a trekking permit fee of US$600 per person, which few people would regard as cheap. As a result, any Uganda tour that includes gorilla trekking tends to be expensive compared to a more conventional safari, regardless of whether it is aimed at a budget or upmarket clientele. Having said that, US$600 is a lot less than the US$1,500 charge for a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda. As a result, Bwindi (together with nearby Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, also in Uganda) is the most suitable gorilla trekking option for budget travelers who don’t want to cross into the unstable Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is the only place in the region where you can track gorillas more cheaply. If you want to keep your Bwindi budget safari as affordable and focused as possible, you should be able to reduce the cost by booking a package out of Rwanda. This is because Rwanda’s Kigali International Airport is so close to Bwindi that you will be able to track gorillas on a 2-day, 1-night package. By contrast, coming from Uganda's capital Kampala or nearby Entebbe International Airport, you need to set aside at least 3 days and 2 nights to allow for the 10-hour drive in either direction to/from Bwindi.”
1Which other parks should I visit on a safari that includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi?
“That depends greatly on the duration of your safari. A 2-day package out of Kigali or a 3-day tour from Entebbe or Kampala will leave you with little time to do anything other than gorilla trekking and possibly another guided walk in Bwindi. If your itinerary is 4 to 5 days, you should definitely include at least 1 night in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can see lions and elephants on the plains, hippos on boat trips in Kazinga Channel and chimps at Kalinzu Forest. Bump that up to 6 or 7 days, and other possibilities include Lake Mburo National Park for plains wildlife and Kibale National Park for chimps, monkeys and forest birds. Ten days is the minimum comfortable duration of an itinerary that continues farther north to Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, though 12 days would be better. Two weeks would allow you to do all this then slot in a white-water rafting excursion on the Nile near Jinja.”
2What is usually included in a budget safari that features gorilla trekking in Bwindi?
“A budget safari that incorporates a gorilla trek in Bwindi should include accommodation, meals, transport and driver/guide fees. The price should also include your gorilla trekking permit and any other fees associated with prescribed activities and national park visits. Drinks will usually be excluded from the cost of the safari, as will porter fees and tips. It is always best to clarify exactly what is included in the price of a safari before you book it.”
3What are the pros and cons of a budget camping safari in Bwindi?
“The most obvious advantage of a camping safari is that it tends to be much cheaper than a comparable itinerary using roofed accommodation. Particularly at the budget end of the scale, campsites also often have more attractive natural locations than guesthouses and other budget rooms. A negative about camping close to Bwindi is that the high altitude tends to make it quite chilly, despite the proximity to the equator, and rain can fall at any time of year. Camping safaris also tend to involve more time wastage setting up and breaking down tents and other gear.”
4How much does a Bwindi budget safari cost?
“The cheapest option for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a 2-day budget safari starting and ending in the Rwandan capital Kigali should be priced at around US$900 to US$1,200. If you are starting in Entebbe or Kampala, the most affordable option will be a 3-day budget safari, which is likely to cost in the range of US$1,200 to US$1,700. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is also incorporated into a variety of longer Uganda packages that range from 4 days to 2 weeks in duration and might visit several other national parks. Depending on the exact duration and itinerary, longer budget safaris including Bwindi typically work out at US$250 to US$350 per person per day.”
5Bwindi Reviews

Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
A special place to be granted an audience with the greatest of apes
It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve heard it, staring a gorilla in the eye is undoubtedly a magical wildlife encounter. Every one of my visits to Bwindi has been unique and every meeting with these gentle apes an honour. Bwindi is...

Stephen is a travel writer and avid conservationist whose work appears in prestigious magazines such as Africa Geographic and Travel Africa.
An Experience you will Never Forget
Trekking to see the fabled mountain gorillas is something everyone should get to experience at least once in their lifetime. Gorilla permits are certainly not cheap ($500) and the hour you get to spend with these gentle giants whizzes by in...

This is the scenery for Tarzan & Jane story. Our guide would make way with his machete where there was nothing but dense forest in steep mountainside. One could employ porters to help with the trek, which provides income to members of the...

Seeing the gorillas upclose is something that is hard to explain. We were lucky with the hike, after 20 minutes we already made it to the gorillas, but as far as I heard this is rather the apartment exception. Be aware, that even during...
It was a wonderful experience Uganda's famous national park and I appreciate all their services.
It was a wonderful experience visiting Uganda's famous bwindi impenetrable forest, national park great adventures Uganda enabled me to have my 1st gorilla habituation experience. Where I got an interaction with this sweet endangered...

A Challenging Yet Rewarding Adventure
When I decided to visit Bwindi to track to the mountain gorillas, I expected it to be fairly challenging, but as luck would have it, it was much tougher than anticipated. We stayed at Lake Mutanda Resort, a small camp about a 90 minute...