Double Gorilla Trek
Two families, two sectors, two unforgettable hours. Meet one family in Rushaga, then travel to Nkuringo for a very different encounter.
One trek is a gift. Two is a story.
The Double Gorilla Trek gives you two permits and two days of trekking, in two different sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You meet a different family each time, in different forest, with a different character.
Rushaga offers variety and a choice of families. Nkuringo is steeper and more dramatic. Together they give photographers and keen wildlife lovers a second chance, a second family and a second set of memories.
Three moments you will carry home
The gentle introduction
Rushaga is where many travellers first meet gorillas. You learn the rhythm of the forest, the hush before the trackers speak and the first look at a family.
A changing landscape
The afternoon transfer climbs through terraced hills and valleys, past villages and fields, toward the steep green slopes of Nkuringo.
Steeper, wilder, different
Nkuringo asks more of your legs and gives more in return. A second family, a second hour and a sense of how varied Bwindi really is.
Your four days in Uganda
The road south
Entebbe or Kampala to Rushaga
The hills climb and the air cools. By dusk you are at the forest edge, with two gorilla families ahead of you.
- 06:30Pick up at Entebbe airport or your Kampala hotel. Meet your driver guide.
- 09:00Photo stop at the Equator crossing.
- 12:00Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 14:30Drive through Kabale and the Kigezi hills.
- 17:30Arrive at your lodge near Rushaga and do a gear check.
- 19:00Dinner and an early night.
First family, Rushaga
Trek one, then on to Nkuringo
Rushaga has many gorilla families, so your trackers match you with one that suits your pace. Then the road climbs to Nkuringo.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at the Rushaga trailhead. Your first family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the first gorilla family.
- 15:00Transfer to Nkuringo, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- 17:30Arrive at your Nkuringo lodge and rest.
- 19:30Dinner.
Second family, Nkuringo
Trek two on steeper ground
Nkuringo is dramatic and steep, with wide views over the valleys. A different sector, a different family, a different story.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at the Nkuringo trailhead. Your second family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers.
- MiddayYour full hour with the second gorilla family.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge. Enjoy views toward the Virunga volcanoes on clear days.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
Hills and home
Nkuringo to Entebbe or Kampala
One last look at the green valleys, and a long drive home with two gorilla stories to tell.
- 07:30Breakfast.
- 08:30Depart Nkuringo.
- 10:30Optional stop at a Lake Bunyonyi viewpoint, about 30 minutes.
- 13:30Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 19:00Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe.
How will your trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 2. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Choose your lodge level
| Area | Budget (on request) | Midrange | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushaga, 1 night | Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge | Quoted on request |
| Nkuringo, 2 nights | Quoted on request | Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. Tell us your preference and we will confirm.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide
- Airport or hotel pick up and drop off
- Long drives: about 9 to 10 hours on Day 1 and Day 4
- Transfer between Rushaga and Nkuringo on Day 2, about 1.5 to 2 hours
- Two permits, park fees and lodging handled by us
What you will do
- Two gorilla treks on consecutive days
- One full hour with each gorilla family
- Two different sectors of Bwindi
- Optional Lake Bunyonyi viewpoint stop
- Add ons: Batwa walk, extra night, Lake Bunyonyi extension
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Double Gorilla Trek, midrange, per person sharing | From USD 2,650 |
| Two gorilla permits (foreign nonresident), included | 2 x USD 800 |
| Luxury lodge or budget camp | Quoted on request |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Porter, paid on site, per trek | USD 15 to 20 |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Two gorilla permits
- 3 nights lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Airport transfers
- Park fees, rangers and trackers
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Porters, tips and personal items
- Alcoholic drinks
- Optional extras
Seasons
Dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb) are easiest underfoot and book first. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are quieter. Two permits on consecutive days need early planning, so book 6 to 9 months ahead.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety on trek
- Keep 7 metres from the gorillas
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Armed rangers escort every group
- Back to back treks need good fitness
- Nkuringo is steep, so a porter helps
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Two families are waiting
Permits are limited to 8 guests per family each day, and two sectors need two sets of permits. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.
Double Gorilla Trek
Two families, two sectors, two unforgettable hours. Meet one family in Rushaga, then travel to Nkuringo for a very different encounter.
One trek is a gift. Two is a story.
The Double Gorilla Trek gives you two permits and two days of trekking, in two different sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You meet a different family each time, in different forest, with a different character.
Rushaga offers variety and a choice of families. Nkuringo is steeper and more dramatic. Together they give photographers and keen wildlife lovers a second chance, a second family and a second set of memories.
Three moments you will carry home
The gentle introduction
Rushaga is where many travellers first meet gorillas. You learn the rhythm of the forest, the hush before the trackers speak and the first look at a family.
A changing landscape
The afternoon transfer climbs through terraced hills and valleys, past villages and fields, toward the steep green slopes of Nkuringo.
Steeper, wilder, different
Nkuringo asks more of your legs and gives more in return. A second family, a second hour and a sense of how varied Bwindi really is.
Your four days in Uganda
The road south
Entebbe or Kampala to Rushaga
The hills climb and the air cools. By dusk you are at the forest edge, with two gorilla families ahead of you.
- 06:30Pick up at Entebbe airport or your Kampala hotel. Meet your driver guide.
- 09:00Photo stop at the Equator crossing.
- 12:00Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 14:30Drive through Kabale and the Kigezi hills.
- 17:30Arrive at your lodge near Rushaga and do a gear check.
- 19:00Dinner and an early night.
First family, Rushaga
Trek one, then on to Nkuringo
Rushaga has many gorilla families, so your trackers match you with one that suits your pace. Then the road climbs to Nkuringo.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at the Rushaga trailhead. Your first family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the first gorilla family.
- 15:00Transfer to Nkuringo, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- 17:30Arrive at your Nkuringo lodge and rest.
- 19:30Dinner.
Second family, Nkuringo
Trek two on steeper ground
Nkuringo is dramatic and steep, with wide views over the valleys. A different sector, a different family, a different story.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at the Nkuringo trailhead. Your second family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers.
- MiddayYour full hour with the second gorilla family.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge. Enjoy views toward the Virunga volcanoes on clear days.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
Hills and home
Nkuringo to Entebbe or Kampala
One last look at the green valleys, and a long drive home with two gorilla stories to tell.
- 07:30Breakfast.
- 08:30Depart Nkuringo.
- 10:30Optional stop at a Lake Bunyonyi viewpoint, about 30 minutes.
- 13:30Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 19:00Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe.
How will your trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 2. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Choose your lodge level
| Area | Budget (on request) | Midrange | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushaga, 1 night | Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge | Quoted on request |
| Nkuringo, 2 nights | Quoted on request | Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. Tell us your preference and we will confirm.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide
- Airport or hotel pick up and drop off
- Long drives: about 9 to 10 hours on Day 1 and Day 4
- Transfer between Rushaga and Nkuringo on Day 2, about 1.5 to 2 hours
- Two permits, park fees and lodging handled by us
What you will do
- Two gorilla treks on consecutive days
- One full hour with each gorilla family
- Two different sectors of Bwindi
- Optional Lake Bunyonyi viewpoint stop
- Add ons: Batwa walk, extra night, Lake Bunyonyi extension
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Double Gorilla Trek, midrange, per person sharing | From USD 2,650 |
| Two gorilla permits (foreign nonresident), included | 2 x USD 800 |
| Luxury lodge or budget camp | Quoted on request |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Porter, paid on site, per trek | USD 15 to 20 |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Two gorilla permits
- 3 nights lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Airport transfers
- Park fees, rangers and trackers
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Porters, tips and personal items
- Alcoholic drinks
- Optional extras
Seasons
Dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb) are easiest underfoot and book first. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are quieter. Two permits on consecutive days need early planning, so book 6 to 9 months ahead.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety on trek
- Keep 7 metres from the gorillas
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Armed rangers escort every group
- Back to back treks need good fitness
- Nkuringo is steep, so a porter helps
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Two families are waiting
Permits are limited to 8 guests per family each day, and two sectors need two sets of permits. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.