5-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
A focused gorilla trekking trip for travellers with limited time.
Go beyond the expected.
A shorter itinerary built entirely around gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with a comfortable pace and a night on either side of the trek itself.
- One gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda
- Optional community walk around Bwindi
- Birdwatching along forest-edge trails
What's included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Park entrance fees
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your lodge for the night.
Day 2 Drive to Bwindi
Bwindi
A full day's drive southwest to Bwindi, arriving at your lodge on the forest edge in the late afternoon, with time to settle in ahead of the next day's trek.
Day 3 Gorilla trekking
Bwindi
Briefing at park headquarters followed by your guided trek to find a habituated gorilla family, with one hour permitted once found.
Day 4 Optional community walk, begin return journey
Bwindi to en route
An optional guided walk through a community bordering the park before beginning the drive back towards Entebbe.
Day 5 Return to Entebbe and departure
Entebbe
Continue to Entebbe with time to rest before your onward flight.
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Places you will visit
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Questions about 5-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
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How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
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How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
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How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
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What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
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What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.
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