Uganda gorilla safaris, designed around you.
Meet mountain gorillas in the deep green forests of Bwindi, then discover how much more Uganda holds. We bring your permits, private transfers and carefully chosen stays together into a journey shaped around you.
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An extraordinary encounter. A country to explore.
Uganda rewards a little more time. A gorilla trek in Bwindi can anchor a short fly-in escape, or become the heart of a longer journey through forests, lakes and savannah.
Follow chimpanzees through Kibale, explore Queen Elizabeth National Park or pause beside Lake Mutanda. Distances deserve careful planning here, so we build a route that gives you time to enjoy each place. Compare chimpanzee and gorilla trekking →
The gorillas are the beginning.
Uganda invites you further.
Build the journey around the encounters you most want, with breathing room between them.
Mountain gorilla trekking
Walk into Bwindi with park guides to spend an hour observing a habituated gorilla family. Your private safari includes a shared, park-managed trek.
Chimpanzees in Kibale
Add another forest encounter to a longer Uganda journey.
Make time for more
Exceptional wildlife in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Characterful comfort through exceptional luxury.
Across Uganda, location matters as much as atmosphere. We choose each lodge for the experiences and route around it, then find the level of comfort that feels right for you.
Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
A ridge-top base above the forest, with handcrafted stone and timber cottages and sweeping highland views. Well placed for trekking in Nkuringo.
Kibale Lodge
Volcanoes Safaris’ hilltop lodge overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth plains, ideally placed for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
Nile Safari Lodge
An intimate retreat on the banks of the Nile, with sweeping river views and easy access to game drives and boat journeys through Murchison Falls National Park.
The right route makes all the difference.
Bwindi has four trekking sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. We coordinate your permit, lodge and transport around the same part of the forest, with an overnight stay before your trek.
Entebbe
Fly into Entebbe International Airport. An overnight stay can give you a comfortable pause before continuing toward Bwindi.
By air or road
Fly to Kihihi or Kisoro, then transfer by road to your lodge. Driving from Entebbe can take 10–12 hours; a wider road safari breaks the journey into worthwhile stops.
Close to your sector
Kihihi commonly serves Buhoma; Kisoro serves the southern sectors. We confirm the right airstrip and lodge together, including your early morning transfer for the trek.
Explore further
Return to Entebbe, slow down by Lake Mutanda, or extend the route to Queen Elizabeth and Kibale. The order depends on your time and interests.
The final route depends on permits and flight schedules. We allow a sensible buffer for international connections, adding an overnight stay where needed.
Good to know before you go.
A little preparation helps you enjoy the forest. A sense of adventure helps with the mud.
When is the best time for Uganda?
Gorilla trekking is possible year-round. Drier periods can make the trails easier, but this is rainforest and rain is always possible. We consider your wider safari, travel dates and preferred pace when recommending a time to go.
How difficult is the trek?
The gorillas’ location determines the walk. Expect uneven, sometimes steep and muddy ground, and be prepared for several hours on foot. Tell us about your fitness and mobility so we can discuss the practicalities and porter support.
How do permits work?
Your permit is tied to a trekking date and sector, so we plan it alongside your accommodation. The minimum trekking age is 15. Our permit guide explains the options and costs. Read our gorilla permit guide →
How many nights should I allow?
We usually plan at least two nights near your trekking sector for one trek. Three gives you a gentler pace and room for another activity. A journey combining Bwindi, Kibale and Queen Elizabeth needs more time, planned around the distances between them.
Let’s design a safari that feels entirely your own.
Tell us what draws you to Uganda, how you like to travel and how much time you have. We will bring the route, permits and places to stay together.
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