Face to Face
with the Mountain Gorilla
Three days of pure wilderness. One hour that will define the rest of your life. Trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and meet our closest wild relatives.
Gorilla permits are strictly limited by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day — early booking is essential to secure your preferred date.
Where Wilderness Becomes Wonder
There is a moment — deep inside the ancient canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — when time simply stops. A silverback emerges from the undergrowth, settles just metres away, and holds your gaze. No fence. No glass. No distance. Just you, the forest, and the most magnificent creature on Earth.
Wander & Wonder Tours has crafted this 3-day gorilla trek to deliver exactly that moment, set within an experience of genuine comfort, expert guidance, and authentic connection to Uganda's extraordinary natural heritage.
UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to nearly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. With fewer than 1,100 individuals surviving in the wild, spending time with these animals is a privilege shared by only a handful of people each day — and a memory that endures for a lifetime.
Our expert guides, deep local knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail ensure you experience Bwindi with full confidence — from arrival in Kampala to the moment you leave with a heart full of wonder.
Select Your Experience Level
All prices are per person and include the UWA gorilla permit (USD 800). Budget options are available upon request — contact our team to discuss.
Comfortable, handpicked lodges with forest views. Ideal for travellers who want quality without compromise.
- UWA Gorilla Permit (USD 800)
- 2 Nights at Midrange Forest Lodge
- All meals & selected drinks
- Private 4x4 vehicle & driver
- Expert certified guide
- Airport transfers (Kampala)
Exclusive luxury lodges perched above the forest canopy. Unrivalled views, gourmet dining, and impeccable service.
- UWA Gorilla Permit (USD 800)
- 2 Nights at Premier Luxury Lodge
- All meals, premium wines & spirits
- Private luxury 4x4 vehicle
- Expert certified guide
- Airport transfers & departure support
Travelling alone? We offer a dedicated solo experience so you never miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime trek.
- UWA Gorilla Permit (USD 800)
- Private room & en-suite
- All meals included
- Private 4x4 transfer
- Expert certified guide
- Full concierge support
All prices are in USD. Budget options available on request. For custom quotes and group bookings contact us at bookings@wanderandwonderug.com | +44 7826 805254
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Every detail is taken care of. Your only task is to be fully present.
Your adventure begins early in Kampala where your private 4x4 vehicle and driver await. The road to Bwindi is itself a journey worth savouring — sweeping through Uganda's green hills, tea plantations, and the dramatic landscape of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
En route, stop at the Equator for photographs and a brief cultural introduction to the communities surrounding Bwindi. Arrive at your forest lodge in the late afternoon for a warm welcome, an orientation briefing on tomorrow's trek, and a relaxed evening dinner overlooking the forest canopy.
Rise before dawn. After a hearty breakfast, you transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters for a final briefing and assignment to a gorilla family. Your group of no more than 8 trekkers sets off into the forest with armed UWA rangers and your expert guide leading the way.
The trek through the impenetrable undergrowth can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours — the gorillas move freely and finding them is part of the adventure. When you do, you are granted a precious, permitted hour in the presence of the gorilla family: silverbacks, mothers nursing infants, playful juveniles rolling through the undergrowth. No photography restrictions. Just silence, wonder, and the extraordinary privilege of proximity.
Return to the lodge for a late lunch, followed by an optional community visit to a nearby Batwa pygmy cultural experience — a deeply moving encounter with the forest's original custodians.
Savour your final morning in the forest. After a relaxed breakfast with views over the valley, you may choose an optional guided nature walk through the forest edges — a perfect opportunity to spot forest birds, colobus monkeys, and perhaps the tracks left by elephants overnight.
Following checkout, your driver departs for Kampala with lunch en route at a recommended stopover. Arrive in Kampala in the early evening. Your guide is available to assist with onward transfers, hotel arrangements, or extending your Uganda experience with additional tour options.
Included & Excluded
- ✓ UWA gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 value)
- ✓ All accommodation (2 nights)
- ✓ Full board meals (all meals from Day 1 dinner)
- ✓ Private 4x4 vehicle & professional driver
- ✓ Certified English-speaking guide throughout
- ✓ UWA park fees & ranger guide on trek
- ✓ Airport transfers (Kampala pick-up & drop-off)
- ✓ Gorilla trekking certificate
- ✓ All government taxes & levies
- ✓ Drinking water throughout
- ✓ 24/7 in-destination support
- ✗ International flights to/from Uganda
- ✗ Uganda tourist visa (approx. USD 50)
- ✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✗ Alcoholic beverages beyond selected drinks
- ✗ Personal porter on trek (available for USD 15–20, payable locally)
- ✗ Gratuities for guide, driver & lodge staff (discretionary)
- ✗ Optional Batwa cultural experience
- ✗ Personal shopping, souvenirs & extras
- ✗ Medical expenses & vaccinations
Resting in the Heartof Bwindi
Your lodge is chosen for its proximity to the forest, quality of experience, and seamless blend of comfort and wilderness immersion.
Comfortable en-suite chalets nestled at the forest edge, with warm hospitality, hearty Ugandan cuisine, and evening campfire sessions under the equatorial stars.
Award-winning luxury tented camp with panoramic valley views, gourmet dining, solar-heated showers, and the kind of stillness that only exists at the edge of wilderness.
Whichever option you choose, your accommodation is carefully vetted by our team, steps from the forest canopy, and staffed by warm Ugandan hospitality professionals.
A Glimpse of Bwindi
Words from the Forest
"I have travelled to over 40 countries. Nothing — absolutely nothing — compares to that moment when the silverback looked directly at me. Wander & Wonder made the entire trip seamless, warm, and utterly unforgettable."
"Our guide's knowledge of the gorillas and the forest was extraordinary. He pointed out individual gorillas by name, explained their behaviours, and made us feel completely safe and at ease throughout. Worth every dollar of the permit."
"The luxury lodge was spectacular — views over the valley I still dream about. But the hour with the gorillas? That is what makes this the most significant trip of my life. Samuel and the team were available at every step. Exceptional."
Extend or Customise Your Trek
No two travellers are the same. We are happy to build a bespoke itinerary around your specific interests, time, and budget.
Everything You Need to Know
Make Your Enquiry
Fill in the form below and a member of our team will respond within 24 hours to confirm availability and guide you through next steps.
Samuel Ojok — Managing Director (UK)
Fassie Adyero — Chief Operations Officer (Uganda)
Brian Ogenrwot — Tour Consultant (Uganda)
"Every enquiry goes directly to a real person on our small, passionate team. We are not a call centre — we are travellers and Ugandans who believe this country deserves to be experienced properly. We will always take the time to help you plan the right trip."
Ready to confirm your booking and secure your gorilla permit?
Pay directly and securely online using our booking portal.
Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and major payment methods. Secure SSL encrypted.
Face to Face
with the Mountain Gorilla
Three days of pure wilderness. One hour that will define the rest of your life. Trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and meet our closest wild relatives.
Gorilla permits are strictly limited by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day — early booking is essential to secure your preferred date.
Where Wilderness Becomes Wonder
There is a moment — deep inside the ancient canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — when time simply stops. A silverback emerges from the undergrowth, settles just metres away, and holds your gaze. No fence. No glass. No distance. Just you, the forest, and the most magnificent creature on Earth.
Wander & Wonder Tours has crafted this 3-day gorilla trek to deliver exactly that moment, set within an experience of genuine comfort, expert guidance, and authentic connection to Uganda's extraordinary natural heritage.
UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to nearly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. With fewer than 1,100 individuals surviving in the wild, spending time with these animals is a privilege shared by only a handful of people each day — and a memory that endures for a lifetime.
Our expert guides, deep local knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail ensure you experience Bwindi with full confidence — from arrival in Kampala to the moment you leave with a heart full of wonder.
Select Your Experience Level
All prices are per person and include the UWA gorilla permit (USD 800). Budget options are available upon request — contact our team to discuss.
Comfortable, handpicked lodges with forest views. Ideal for travellers who want quality without compromise.
- UWA Gorilla Permit (USD 800)
- 2 Nights at Midrange Forest Lodge
- All meals & selected drinks
- Private 4x4 vehicle & driver
- Expert certified guide
- Airport transfers (Kampala)
Exclusive luxury lodges perched above the forest canopy. Unrivalled views, gourmet dining, and impeccable service.
- UWA Gorilla Permit (USD 800)
- 2 Nights at Premier Luxury Lodge
- All meals, premium wines & spirits
- Private luxury 4x4 vehicle
- Expert certified guide
- Airport transfers & departure support
Travelling alone? We offer a dedicated solo experience so you never miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime trek.
- UWA Gorilla Permit (USD 800)
- Private room & en-suite
- All meals included
- Private 4x4 transfer
- Expert certified guide
- Full concierge support
All prices are in USD. Budget options available on request. For custom quotes and group bookings contact us at bookings@wanderandwonderug.com | +44 7826 805254
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Every detail is taken care of. Your only task is to be fully present.
Your adventure begins early in Kampala where your private 4x4 vehicle and driver await. The road to Bwindi is itself a journey worth savouring — sweeping through Uganda's green hills, tea plantations, and the dramatic landscape of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
En route, stop at the Equator for photographs and a brief cultural introduction to the communities surrounding Bwindi. Arrive at your forest lodge in the late afternoon for a warm welcome, an orientation briefing on tomorrow's trek, and a relaxed evening dinner overlooking the forest canopy.
Rise before dawn. After a hearty breakfast, you transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters for a final briefing and assignment to a gorilla family. Your group of no more than 8 trekkers sets off into the forest with armed UWA rangers and your expert guide leading the way.
The trek through the impenetrable undergrowth can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours — the gorillas move freely and finding them is part of the adventure. When you do, you are granted a precious, permitted hour in the presence of the gorilla family: silverbacks, mothers nursing infants, playful juveniles rolling through the undergrowth. No photography restrictions. Just silence, wonder, and the extraordinary privilege of proximity.
Return to the lodge for a late lunch, followed by an optional community visit to a nearby Batwa pygmy cultural experience — a deeply moving encounter with the forest's original custodians.
Savour your final morning in the forest. After a relaxed breakfast with views over the valley, you may choose an optional guided nature walk through the forest edges — a perfect opportunity to spot forest birds, colobus monkeys, and perhaps the tracks left by elephants overnight.
Following checkout, your driver departs for Kampala with lunch en route at a recommended stopover. Arrive in Kampala in the early evening. Your guide is available to assist with onward transfers, hotel arrangements, or extending your Uganda experience with additional tour options.
Included & Excluded
- ✓ UWA gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 value)
- ✓ All accommodation (2 nights)
- ✓ Full board meals (all meals from Day 1 dinner)
- ✓ Private 4x4 vehicle & professional driver
- ✓ Certified English-speaking guide throughout
- ✓ UWA park fees & ranger guide on trek
- ✓ Airport transfers (Kampala pick-up & drop-off)
- ✓ Gorilla trekking certificate
- ✓ All government taxes & levies
- ✓ Drinking water throughout
- ✓ 24/7 in-destination support
- ✗ International flights to/from Uganda
- ✗ Uganda tourist visa (approx. USD 50)
- ✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✗ Alcoholic beverages beyond selected drinks
- ✗ Personal porter on trek (available for USD 15–20, payable locally)
- ✗ Gratuities for guide, driver & lodge staff (discretionary)
- ✗ Optional Batwa cultural experience
- ✗ Personal shopping, souvenirs & extras
- ✗ Medical expenses & vaccinations
Resting in the Heartof Bwindi
Your lodge is chosen for its proximity to the forest, quality of experience, and seamless blend of comfort and wilderness immersion.
Comfortable en-suite chalets nestled at the forest edge, with warm hospitality, hearty Ugandan cuisine, and evening campfire sessions under the equatorial stars.
Award-winning luxury tented camp with panoramic valley views, gourmet dining, solar-heated showers, and the kind of stillness that only exists at the edge of wilderness.
Whichever option you choose, your accommodation is carefully vetted by our team, steps from the forest canopy, and staffed by warm Ugandan hospitality professionals.
A Glimpse of Bwindi
Words from the Forest
"I have travelled to over 40 countries. Nothing — absolutely nothing — compares to that moment when the silverback looked directly at me. Wander & Wonder made the entire trip seamless, warm, and utterly unforgettable."
"Our guide's knowledge of the gorillas and the forest was extraordinary. He pointed out individual gorillas by name, explained their behaviours, and made us feel completely safe and at ease throughout. Worth every dollar of the permit."
"The luxury lodge was spectacular — views over the valley I still dream about. But the hour with the gorillas? That is what makes this the most significant trip of my life. Samuel and the team were available at every step. Exceptional."
Extend or Customise Your Trek
No two travellers are the same. We are happy to build a bespoke itinerary around your specific interests, time, and budget.
Everything You Need to Know
Make Your Enquiry
Fill in the form below and a member of our team will respond within 24 hours to confirm availability and guide you through next steps.
Samuel Ojok — Managing Director (UK)
Fassie Adyero — Chief Operations Officer (Uganda)
Brian Ogenrwot — Tour Consultant (Uganda)
"Every enquiry goes directly to a real person on our small, passionate team. We are not a call centre — we are travellers and Ugandans who believe this country deserves to be experienced properly. We will always take the time to help you plan the right trip."
Ready to confirm your booking and secure your gorilla permit?
Pay directly and securely online using our booking portal.
Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and major payment methods. Secure SSL encrypted.