At Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris we carefully plan and organise wildlife safaris and tours to Uganda. Our Uganda Safaris take you to the most popular Uganda wildlife safari destinations and we guarantee that you will have a memorable experience if you book your Uganda tours with us.
Besides the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda, we combine this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with other must visit tourist attractions and unique activities across Uganda, including the following highlights:
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, track lively chimpanzees in Uganda. The experience offers close encounters with these intelligent apes, known for their social behavior and playful energy.
Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth & Murchison Falls National Parks, explore the savannahs teeming with elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and Uganda kobs. The Ishasha sector is famed for its unique tree-climbing lions.
Boat Safari on the Nile and Murchison Falls National Park, cruise along the world’s longest river to the base of the dramatic Murchison Falls. Expect to see hippos, crocodiles, and elephants gathering along the banks.
Rhino Tracking Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, walk alongside Uganda’s only wild rhinos with a professional ranger. It’s an inspiring conservation success story and a must for the “Big Five” experience.
Cultural Encounters Batwa Community, engage with Uganda’s rich cultural mosaic through traditional dances, storytelling, crafts, offering authentic human connections.
Visit the Source of the Nile in Jinja, stand where the River Nile begins its epic journey north. Jinja is also East Africa’s adventure capital, offering white-water rafting, kayaking, quad biking, and bungee jumping.
Birdwatching at Mabamba Swamp & Queen Elizabeth NP, discover over 1,000 bird species including the rare shoebill stork. Uganda is a birdwatcher’s paradise, ranking among the best in Africa for avian diversity.
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What to expect on our Uganda Gorilla Treks & Safaris?
Uganda is a stunning destination that will open your mind to the wonders of safari destinations that are alive with incredible wildlife, locations that open up to vast and breathtaking scenery and communities that will proudly share their rich traditions with you.
Qualified safari guides will share the wonders of a day on safari, from early morning game drives to late afternoon sundowners. Options to view animals, mountains and lakes from a hot air balloon will enhance your safari experience, while bush walks and a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel are optional excursions to consider.
A key reason for visiting Uganda is to embark on a gorilla trekking adventure, and here you will be fully briefed as to what to expect at every turn. Discover the wonders of chimpanzee trekking with your guide, a truly unique experience.
Breathtaking lodges and classic safari camps will play host to you during your stay, allowing you to sit back and safari in style, while remaining humble in the incredible wilderness that is scattered throughout Uganda. You will have the chance to visit community ventures and support local groups of women and men, all under the guidance of your hosts.
How to prepare for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Packing for gorilla trekking in Uganda requires some thoughtful pre-planning, ensuring the correct shoes, pants and shirts are in your luggage. Dark clothing is recommended, with long-sleeve, cool shirts and a hat for those moments the sun peeks out through the forest canopy.
Good walking shoes are good to have, with the option of light hiking boots a brilliant idea. Thicker trousers such as comfortable yoga pants or stretchy material trousers are a great idea, however, even your khaki safari pants are fine.
There may be times you may need to brush aside some of the foliage around you so it is wise to consider packing a pair of heavy-duty or thick gardening gloves. Waders can be worn over your hiking shoes as a way to protect you from low-lying grass, shrubs and pesty insects.
Visitors embarking on a gorilla trek in Uganda will have the option of hiring a porter on the day of their trek, and this is highly recommended. Their porter will carry all bags and camera equipment if required and assist you in getting up the mountain and through the forest.
How much does it cost to trek with gorillas in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a unique and for most, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Visa costs have increased over the years, and currently, a gorilla trekking permit will cost USD 800 per person to visit gorillas in the Bwindi National Park. Visitors have the option to do their gorilla trekking in the Mgahinga National Park, where the gorilla trekking permits cost USD 700 per person.
Lodging around the more popular Bwindi area can range from USD 300 per person sharing per night up to around USD 1000 per person per night, depending on what type of accommodation you choose to stay in, whether all meals are included and the length of your stay.
Some people choose to do more than one gorilla trek, perhaps trekking in both Bwindi and Mgahinga in Uganda, and even consider a gorilla trek in both Uganda and Rwanda, which will naturally raise the price tag.
If you choose to explore more than just the gorilla families in the Bwindi Forest, with visits to the amazing Queen Elizabeth National Park or Murchison Falls for example, or even a beach add-on on one of the Indian Ocean Islands, your costs will, of course, reflect.
How difficult is gorilla trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking in Uganda offers two distinctive regions to trek in and various routes to follow in both. At Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, there is the option to take the easy route, a moderate route and one slightly more challenging.
The easier the route, the longer it may take to reach the gorilla families, with the more challenging routes offering a shorter time to reach the gorillas. The adventure is truly in the trek with the reward, the gentle giants you come across.
Each person who goes gorilla trekking has the option to work with a porter who will carry your backpack and cameras, and assist you up and down the mountain. You will be given a pole to aid you up steep inclines and be able to rest at any time along the way. The trails are clear and you will always have a guide in front and behind you.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is an exciting adventure and one where a variety of fitness levels will suffice. Both Bwindi and Mgahinga will try and match clients with the best route, and open communication along the way will ensure that every step taken towards finding the gorilla families is as comfortable as can be.
Contact us to design the best itinerary for your memorable Uganda Safaris adventures or to combine it with other destinations like Rwanda Safaris, Kenya wildlife safaris, or Tanzania unforgettable safaris.