How fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking in Bwindi?

Moderate fitness is enough for most trekkers. Treks last from one to six hours depending on where the gorilla family is that morning; porters are available and recommended, and the pace is set by the group.

Are gorilla permits included in the price?

Yes — your Uganda gorilla trekking permit is arranged by Confidence Africa Tours and secured as soon as your booking is confirmed, because daily numbers are strictly limited. We confirm in writing whether it sits inside your package price or is quoted separately.

Mountain gorilla in the dense forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

6 days · Uganda & Rwanda · Medium

6 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

A six-day safari through southwestern Uganda and into Rwanda, combining mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi with a game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari in Queen Elizabeth. It ends with a visit to Kigali's Genocide Memorial.

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Length: 6 days
Countries: Uganda · Rwanda
Pace: Medium
Experiences: Gorilla Tracking · Game Drive · Boat Cruise

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The world this journey moves through

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The route

How this journey unfolds, 4 stops in 6 days

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Destination guides:Bwindi Impenetrable Queen Elizabeth Kigali

Day by day

The journey, morning by morning

Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive from Kampala through the rolling hills of southwestern Uganda, with a stop at the Equator, arriving in the evening at your lodge near Bwindi.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
After breakfast and a ranger briefing, trek into the rainforest to spend an hour with a mountain gorilla family, then return to the lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel north with a packed lunch through the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions, and check in to your lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive and boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
A morning game drive looks for lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, followed by an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles and birds.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kigali
Drive south into Rwanda, arriving in Kigali to visit the Genocide Memorial sites.
Kigali
Return to Kampala
Depart after breakfast for Kampala, with an optional stop at Masaka.
Kampala

What the price covers

Included and not included

Included

Your gorilla trekking permit — arranged and secured as soon as your booking is confirmed, because daily numbers are strictly limited; we confirm in writing whether it sits inside your package price or is quoted separately
All ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
All park entrance fees
Game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the itinerary
Drinking water in the vehicle
Airport pick-up and drop-off

Not included

International flights
Visas
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities
Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs

Provisional — this list is being confirmed with the operator and may change before booking.

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Questions travellers ask about this trip

How fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking in Bwindi?: Moderate fitness is enough for most trekkers. Treks last from one to six hours depending on where the gorilla family is that morning; porters are available and recommended, and the pace is set by the group.
Are gorilla permits included in the price?: Yes — your Uganda gorilla trekking permit is arranged by Confidence Africa Tours and secured as soon as your booking is confirmed, because daily numbers are strictly limited. We confirm in writing whether it sits inside your package price or is quoted separately.

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