Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
4 Day Midrange Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
Full board comfort in the forest, a private 4x4 and a guide who knows the trails by heart.
4 Days 3 NightsGorilla Permit IncludedApril, May, NovemberMidrange
From USD 2,452 per person sharing
The short answer
What is the 4 Day Midrange Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari?
It is a 4 day, 3 night road safari from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, built around one hour with a mountain gorilla family. The price of USD 2,452 per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, a private 4x4 vehicle, a driver guide, three nights of full board midrange lodging, drinking water and a surprise souvenir. It runs in the UWA low season months of April, May and November, when a gorilla permit costs USD 600 instead of USD 800.
Why you will love it
Highlights of your Bwindi safari
One hour with gorillas
Sit within metres of a mountain gorilla family and watch them feed, groom and play.
Full board comfort
Midrange lodging with every meal included, so a muddy trek ends with a hot shower and a proper dinner.
Private 4x4
Your own vehicle and driver guide, so you set the pace of the road and never wait for a group.
Low season value
Green, quiet forest and a gorilla permit at USD 600 instead of USD 800.
The story
A short journey to a very long memory
Bwindi is an ancient forest where thick mist hangs in the valleys and the trails climb through tangled green. Trackers go out before you and radio back where the gorillas slept. Then you step through the last of the vegetation and a family looks up at you, calm and curious. Four days is enough to arrive rested, meet them well, and leave with the kind of story you keep telling. Low season gives you a gentler price and a quieter forest.
At a glance
Trip facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Destination | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, south-western Uganda |
| Length | 4 days, 3 nights by road from Kampala or Entebbe |
| Main experience | Mountain gorilla trekking, one hour with the family |
| Lodging | Midrange lodge near Bwindi, full board, 3 nights |
| Vehicle | Private 4x4 with fuel and a driver guide |
| Travel months | April, May and November (UWA low season) |
Price
Simple pricing, no surprises
4 Day Midrange Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
USD 2,452per person sharing, by road from Kampala or Entebbe
Gorilla permit (USD 600) included. Single supplement on request. Dates must fall in April, May or November.
Day by day
Your 4 day itinerary
Day 1 Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi
Leave early with your driver guide and head south-west through Masaka and Mbarara, with lunch on the road and a stop at the equator line. The road climbs into the green hills of Kigezi, and you reach Bwindi by evening. Dinner and overnight at your midrange lodge, full board. The drive is about 8 to 10 hours.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Breakfast, then a ranger briefing at the trailhead. Trackers lead your small group into the forest to find your gorilla family, and you spend one hour with them once found. The walk can take under an hour or most of the day. Return to the lodge for lunch and a well earned rest. Dinner and overnight, full board.
Day 3 A slow day in the forest
Sleep in, enjoy a long breakfast and rest your legs. If you want more, ask us about an optional nature walk or a visit to a local community near the park, arranged at extra cost. Spend the evening on the lodge veranda before the drive back. Dinner and overnight, full board.
Day 4 Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back through Mbarara and Masaka with lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening. The drive is about 8 to 10 hours.
What you get
Included and not included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- 3 nights midrange lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 vehicle with fuel
- Driver and guide for all 4 days
- Drinking water
- Surprise souvenir from us
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Tips for rangers, guides and porters
- Optional porter hire
- Optional day 3 activities
- Personal items and extra drinks
Where you stay
Comfort in the forest
Bwindi, 3 nights
A midrange lodge close to the gorilla trailheads, full board, with a hot shower and a view to rest your legs after the trek. Your exact lodge is confirmed when you book.
Every meal covered
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during your stay, so there is nothing to organise after a long day on the trail.
Gallery
Meet the mountain gorillas of Bwindi
Travel with confidence
A licensed Ugandan operator behind every step
Licensed
Wander and Wonder Uganda Limited, Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2026/102597.
Real people
Samuel Ojok, our Managing Director in the UK, Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer in Uganda, and Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant.
Your time zone
Call or WhatsApp the UK line from Europe, Canada and the USA and we answer quickly.
Before you go
Travelling in April, May and November
The weather
Green, wetter months. Mornings are often clear, trails are muddier, and the forest is quiet.
What to pack
Waterproof jacket, hiking boots, gaiters, gloves, long sleeves and trousers, insect repellent and a daypack with a rain cover.
Fitness and age
Moderate fitness helps on steep, slippery trails. Porters are available. Gorilla trekking starts at age 15.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a 4 day midrange gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi?
The USD 2,452 price per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, 3 nights full board midrange lodging, a private 4x4 vehicle with fuel, a driver guide, drinking water and a surprise souvenir.
How much does a gorilla permit cost in Uganda in low season?
In the UWA low season months of April, May and November, a gorilla permit costs USD 600 for foreign non resident visitors, instead of USD 800. It is included in this package.
Which months are low season in Uganda?
April, May and November are the discounted permit months. They are green and quiet, with muddier trails and fewer visitors.
Is this a private safari?
Your vehicle and driver guide are private to your group. On the trek itself, up to eight visitors share each gorilla family, as set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
How long do you spend with the gorillas?
One hour with the gorilla family once the group is found. The walk to reach them can take anything from under an hour to most of the day.
How fit do I need to be?
Treks range from a short climb to a full day on steep, muddy ground. Moderate fitness helps, porters are available, and we match you to a gorilla family that suits how far you can walk.
Is Uganda cheaper than Rwanda for gorilla trekking?
Yes. Rwanda gorilla permits cost USD 1,500, while Uganda permits cost USD 800, or USD 600 in low season.
How do I book?
Press Reserve my permit to email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com with this package prefilled, or message +44 7826 805254 on WhatsApp. Permit dates are fixed once bought.
Enquire
Tell us when you want to go
Your gorilla family is waiting
Low season permits are limited and dates are fixed once bought. Reserve yours today.
Email bookingsWhatsApp +44 7826 805254Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
4 Day Midrange Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
Full board comfort in the forest, a private 4x4 and a guide who knows the trails by heart.
4 Days 3 NightsGorilla Permit IncludedApril, May, NovemberMidrange
From USD 2,452 per person sharing
The short answer
What is the 4 Day Midrange Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari?
It is a 4 day, 3 night road safari from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, built around one hour with a mountain gorilla family. The price of USD 2,452 per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, a private 4x4 vehicle, a driver guide, three nights of full board midrange lodging, drinking water and a surprise souvenir. It runs in the UWA low season months of April, May and November, when a gorilla permit costs USD 600 instead of USD 800.
Why you will love it
Highlights of your Bwindi safari
One hour with gorillas
Sit within metres of a mountain gorilla family and watch them feed, groom and play.
Full board comfort
Midrange lodging with every meal included, so a muddy trek ends with a hot shower and a proper dinner.
Private 4x4
Your own vehicle and driver guide, so you set the pace of the road and never wait for a group.
Low season value
Green, quiet forest and a gorilla permit at USD 600 instead of USD 800.
The story
A short journey to a very long memory
Bwindi is an ancient forest where thick mist hangs in the valleys and the trails climb through tangled green. Trackers go out before you and radio back where the gorillas slept. Then you step through the last of the vegetation and a family looks up at you, calm and curious. Four days is enough to arrive rested, meet them well, and leave with the kind of story you keep telling. Low season gives you a gentler price and a quieter forest.
At a glance
Trip facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Destination | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, south-western Uganda |
| Length | 4 days, 3 nights by road from Kampala or Entebbe |
| Main experience | Mountain gorilla trekking, one hour with the family |
| Lodging | Midrange lodge near Bwindi, full board, 3 nights |
| Vehicle | Private 4x4 with fuel and a driver guide |
| Travel months | April, May and November (UWA low season) |
Price
Simple pricing, no surprises
4 Day Midrange Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
USD 2,452per person sharing, by road from Kampala or Entebbe
Gorilla permit (USD 600) included. Single supplement on request. Dates must fall in April, May or November.
Day by day
Your 4 day itinerary
Day 1 Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi
Leave early with your driver guide and head south-west through Masaka and Mbarara, with lunch on the road and a stop at the equator line. The road climbs into the green hills of Kigezi, and you reach Bwindi by evening. Dinner and overnight at your midrange lodge, full board. The drive is about 8 to 10 hours.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Breakfast, then a ranger briefing at the trailhead. Trackers lead your small group into the forest to find your gorilla family, and you spend one hour with them once found. The walk can take under an hour or most of the day. Return to the lodge for lunch and a well earned rest. Dinner and overnight, full board.
Day 3 A slow day in the forest
Sleep in, enjoy a long breakfast and rest your legs. If you want more, ask us about an optional nature walk or a visit to a local community near the park, arranged at extra cost. Spend the evening on the lodge veranda before the drive back. Dinner and overnight, full board.
Day 4 Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back through Mbarara and Masaka with lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening. The drive is about 8 to 10 hours.
What you get
Included and not included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- 3 nights midrange lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 vehicle with fuel
- Driver and guide for all 4 days
- Drinking water
- Surprise souvenir from us
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Tips for rangers, guides and porters
- Optional porter hire
- Optional day 3 activities
- Personal items and extra drinks
Where you stay
Comfort in the forest
Bwindi, 3 nights
A midrange lodge close to the gorilla trailheads, full board, with a hot shower and a view to rest your legs after the trek. Your exact lodge is confirmed when you book.
Every meal covered
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during your stay, so there is nothing to organise after a long day on the trail.
Gallery
Meet the mountain gorillas of Bwindi
Travel with confidence
A licensed Ugandan operator behind every step
Licensed
Wander and Wonder Uganda Limited, Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2026/102597.
Real people
Samuel Ojok, our Managing Director in the UK, Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer in Uganda, and Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant.
Your time zone
Call or WhatsApp the UK line from Europe, Canada and the USA and we answer quickly.
Before you go
Travelling in April, May and November
The weather
Green, wetter months. Mornings are often clear, trails are muddier, and the forest is quiet.
What to pack
Waterproof jacket, hiking boots, gaiters, gloves, long sleeves and trousers, insect repellent and a daypack with a rain cover.
Fitness and age
Moderate fitness helps on steep, slippery trails. Porters are available. Gorilla trekking starts at age 15.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a 4 day midrange gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi?
The USD 2,452 price per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, 3 nights full board midrange lodging, a private 4x4 vehicle with fuel, a driver guide, drinking water and a surprise souvenir.
How much does a gorilla permit cost in Uganda in low season?
In the UWA low season months of April, May and November, a gorilla permit costs USD 600 for foreign non resident visitors, instead of USD 800. It is included in this package.
Which months are low season in Uganda?
April, May and November are the discounted permit months. They are green and quiet, with muddier trails and fewer visitors.
Is this a private safari?
Your vehicle and driver guide are private to your group. On the trek itself, up to eight visitors share each gorilla family, as set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
How long do you spend with the gorillas?
One hour with the gorilla family once the group is found. The walk to reach them can take anything from under an hour to most of the day.
How fit do I need to be?
Treks range from a short climb to a full day on steep, muddy ground. Moderate fitness helps, porters are available, and we match you to a gorilla family that suits how far you can walk.
Is Uganda cheaper than Rwanda for gorilla trekking?
Yes. Rwanda gorilla permits cost USD 1,500, while Uganda permits cost USD 800, or USD 600 in low season.
How do I book?
Press Reserve my permit to email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com with this package prefilled, or message +44 7826 805254 on WhatsApp. Permit dates are fixed once bought.
Enquire
Tell us when you want to go
Your gorilla family is waiting
Low season permits are limited and dates are fixed once bought. Reserve yours today.
Email bookingsWhatsApp +44 7826 805254