Bwindi Forest

Home to half of the world's mountain gorillas

Chimp Tracking

99% success rate tracking wild chimps in Kibale

UWA Permits

Guaranteed official gorilla permit reservations

Fly-In Options

Scenic flight transfers from Entebbe to Bwindi airstrips

Discover Uganda

Home to Half of the World's Mountain Gorillas

Uganda offers a once-in-a-lifetime privilege to come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in their ancient rainforest habitat.

Our gorilla trekking expeditions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include official UWA gorilla permit acquisition, expert rangers, luxury eco-lodges, private 4x4 transfers, and optional chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.

Permits Guaranteed
Direct UWA Reservation
Luxury Eco-Lodges
Private Forest Balconies
Uganda Primate Safari Mountain Gorilla Trek
Uganda Icons

Premier Uganda Destinations

Explore Uganda's richest primate sanctuaries and savannah parks.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

UNESCO World Heritage site sheltering over 450 mountain gorillas across Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo sectors.

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest National Park

The ultimate chimpanzee tracking destination with 1,500+ wild chimps and 13 distinct primate species.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Famous for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, Kazinga Channel hippos, and savannah wildlife boat cruises.

Primate Expeditions

Featured Uganda Gorilla Packages

Choose your Uganda gorilla trek or combine mountain gorillas with Serengeti big cat safaris.

Plan Your Uganda Gorilla Trek

Includes Official UWA Gorilla Permit Reservation

Frequently Asked Questions - Uganda Gorilla Trekking

The official Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) gorilla permit is $800 USD per person for foreign non-residents, which includes expert UWA rangers and 1 full hour of observation with a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The minimum age for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years old as mandated by Uganda Wildlife Authority conservation guidelines.

Gorilla treks range from 2 to 6 hours depending on where the gorilla family moved overnight. Trails involve hiking up rainforest hills, so a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.

Yes! Our 10-day ultimate Uganda gorilla & Tanzania safari seamlessly combines Bwindi mountain gorilla trekking with Serengeti game drives and Ngorongoro Crater tours via direct flight connections.

All our Uganda packages include guaranteed official UWA gorilla & chimpanzee tracking permits, private 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, domestic flight options, full-board eco-lodge accommodation, and expert naturalist guides.