5-Day Classic
Gorilla Trekking
Safari
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest / Uganda / East Africa
Face to Face with the World's Greatest Primates
Deep within the mist-draped forests of southwestern Uganda lives more than half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. This five-day journey brings you into their world — a profound, once-in-a-lifetime encounter that no photograph, documentary, or wildlife programme can truly prepare you for.
Investment in an Extraordinary Experience
All our prices are per person and include the gorilla permit. No hidden fees. Full transparency from the start.
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Mid-range lodge accommodation (4 nights)
- All meals and park fees
- Return airport transfers
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
- Expert bilingual guide + ranger
- Luxury lodge accommodation (4 nights)
- All meals, premium local drinks
- Private vehicle & airport transfers
- Batwa cultural experience included
- Complimentary travel briefing folder
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private room (no shared occupancy)
- All meals and park fees
- Return airport transfers
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Pay securely online to confirm your gorilla trekking permit and reserve your safari dates.
Pay & Book NowYour Complete Itinerary
Every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you can be fully present for the moments that matter most.
Arrival in the Pearl of Africa
Your Wander and Wonder journey begins the moment your flight touches down at Entebbe International Airport. Your personal guide will greet you in arrivals, assist with your luggage, and escort you in a comfortable private vehicle to your hotel in Kampala. After settling in, enjoy a welcome dinner and a pre-safari orientation briefing where your guide will walk you through the days ahead, answer every question you have, and ensure you feel completely at ease about the gorilla trekking experience.
The Road to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, begin the scenic overland transfer to Bwindi — a journey as rewarding as the destination. Pass through Uganda's fertile highlands, terraced hillsides, misty crater lakes, and roadside markets bursting with colour. Stop at the equator for photographs and a short cultural break. As you descend into the lush valleys of southwestern Uganda, the forest closes in around you and the air cools. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, enjoy a hearty dinner, and rest well — tomorrow is the day.
Gorilla Trekking — The Encounter of a Lifetime
Rise early for a light breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for your gorilla permit check-in and a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be assigned to a habituated gorilla family and set off into the ancient forest alongside experienced trackers who have spent years studying these animals. The trek can take anywhere from one to five hours depending on where the gorillas have made their morning nest. When you find them — and you will — you are permitted one golden hour in their presence. Silverbacks resting in shafts of forest light. Young gorillas tumbling through undergrowth. Mothers cradling infants with astonishing gentleness. It is, without question, one of the most moving wildlife experiences on earth. Return to the lodge for a celebratory lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Batwa Cultural Experience & Return Journey
This morning, walk alongside the Batwa people — the original forest-dwellers of Bwindi who lived inside the forest for thousands of years before it became a protected national park. Your Batwa guide will lead you through their ancestral forest, demonstrating traditional hunting techniques, honey collection from wild hives, medicinal plant knowledge, and storytelling around a fire. It is a humbling, deeply human experience that complements the wildlife encounter from the previous day. After lunch, begin the return journey toward Kampala, arriving in the evening for your final night in Uganda.
Farewell Breakfast & Departure
Your final morning in Uganda. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and any last shopping or sightseeing before your guide escorts you to Entebbe International Airport with plenty of time before your flight. We will assist with any check-in queries and ensure you depart Uganda with a full heart, extraordinary photographs, and memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to welcome you back — Uganda is not a country you visit only once.
Included & Excluded
We believe in complete transparency. Here is everything covered in your package price — and what is not.
What's Included
- Uganda gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 value)
- 4 nights accommodation (mid-range or luxury per package)
- All meals throughout the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Private vehicle and driver for all transfers
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger fees
- All national park entry fees
- Batwa cultural community visit (luxury package)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- Gorilla trekking certificate
- 24/7 on-trip support from Wander and Wonder team
What's Not Included
- International flights to/from Entebbe
- Uganda tourist visa (approx. USD 50, applied online)
- Personal travel & medical insurance (required)
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and rangers
- Porter hire during the gorilla trek (recommended, approx. USD 15)
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages (unless luxury package)
- Any optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Medical vaccinations and travel health requirements
Handpicked Lodges & Retreats
Every property in our portfolio has been personally vetted by our team for comfort, character, and exceptional service.
Set on the forest edge with sweeping valley views, this category of lodge offers private cottages, gourmet dining, and an atmosphere that prepares you perfectly for the forest encounter ahead.
Comfortable tented bandas or lodge rooms with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and hearty meals. Authentic bush atmosphere without sacrificing on comfort or warmth.
A well-located, highly-rated Kampala hotel with reliable Wi-Fi, good restaurant, and comfortable beds to ensure you arrive at Bwindi well-rested and ready for adventure.
Scenes from the Forest
What Our Guests Say
Nothing tells our story better than the words of those who have walked the forest with us.
We have travelled extensively across Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda — but nothing, absolutely nothing, compares to looking into the eyes of a silverback gorilla just three metres away. Wander and Wonder arranged everything flawlessly. Samuel and the team were extraordinary.
The gorilla trek was the highlight of our entire East Africa trip. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel safe throughout. Booking was seamless, communication was prompt, and every detail was taken care of. We're already planning to come back for chimpanzee tracking.
I was travelling solo and was a little nervous. The team at Wander and Wonder made me feel completely looked after from my first email to landing back home. The gorilla experience was life-changing. I wept. I'm not ashamed to say it. This is a must-do before you leave this earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
Start Your Conversation with Us
Complete the form below and a member of our team will respond within 24 hours with availability, pricing confirmation, and everything you need to plan your gorilla trekking safari.
We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Your information is kept strictly private and never shared.
Continue Your Uganda Journey
Pair your gorilla trek with these extraordinary Uganda experiences.
Your Gorillas Are Waiting.
Secure your permit and confirm your dates with a safe online payment today.
Pay Securely NowQuestions first? Email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com or WhatsApp +44 7826 805254
Chief Operations Officer: Fassie Adyero (Uganda)
Tour Consultant: Brian Ogenrwot (Uganda)
5-Day Classic
Gorilla Trekking
Safari
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest / Uganda / East Africa
Face to Face with the World's Greatest Primates
Deep within the mist-draped forests of southwestern Uganda lives more than half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. This five-day journey brings you into their world — a profound, once-in-a-lifetime encounter that no photograph, documentary, or wildlife programme can truly prepare you for.
Investment in an Extraordinary Experience
All our prices are per person and include the gorilla permit. No hidden fees. Full transparency from the start.
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Mid-range lodge accommodation (4 nights)
- All meals and park fees
- Return airport transfers
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
- Expert bilingual guide + ranger
- Luxury lodge accommodation (4 nights)
- All meals, premium local drinks
- Private vehicle & airport transfers
- Batwa cultural experience included
- Complimentary travel briefing folder
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private room (no shared occupancy)
- All meals and park fees
- Return airport transfers
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Pay securely online to confirm your gorilla trekking permit and reserve your safari dates.
Pay & Book NowYour Complete Itinerary
Every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you can be fully present for the moments that matter most.
Arrival in the Pearl of Africa
Your Wander and Wonder journey begins the moment your flight touches down at Entebbe International Airport. Your personal guide will greet you in arrivals, assist with your luggage, and escort you in a comfortable private vehicle to your hotel in Kampala. After settling in, enjoy a welcome dinner and a pre-safari orientation briefing where your guide will walk you through the days ahead, answer every question you have, and ensure you feel completely at ease about the gorilla trekking experience.
The Road to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, begin the scenic overland transfer to Bwindi — a journey as rewarding as the destination. Pass through Uganda's fertile highlands, terraced hillsides, misty crater lakes, and roadside markets bursting with colour. Stop at the equator for photographs and a short cultural break. As you descend into the lush valleys of southwestern Uganda, the forest closes in around you and the air cools. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, enjoy a hearty dinner, and rest well — tomorrow is the day.
Gorilla Trekking — The Encounter of a Lifetime
Rise early for a light breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for your gorilla permit check-in and a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be assigned to a habituated gorilla family and set off into the ancient forest alongside experienced trackers who have spent years studying these animals. The trek can take anywhere from one to five hours depending on where the gorillas have made their morning nest. When you find them — and you will — you are permitted one golden hour in their presence. Silverbacks resting in shafts of forest light. Young gorillas tumbling through undergrowth. Mothers cradling infants with astonishing gentleness. It is, without question, one of the most moving wildlife experiences on earth. Return to the lodge for a celebratory lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Batwa Cultural Experience & Return Journey
This morning, walk alongside the Batwa people — the original forest-dwellers of Bwindi who lived inside the forest for thousands of years before it became a protected national park. Your Batwa guide will lead you through their ancestral forest, demonstrating traditional hunting techniques, honey collection from wild hives, medicinal plant knowledge, and storytelling around a fire. It is a humbling, deeply human experience that complements the wildlife encounter from the previous day. After lunch, begin the return journey toward Kampala, arriving in the evening for your final night in Uganda.
Farewell Breakfast & Departure
Your final morning in Uganda. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and any last shopping or sightseeing before your guide escorts you to Entebbe International Airport with plenty of time before your flight. We will assist with any check-in queries and ensure you depart Uganda with a full heart, extraordinary photographs, and memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to welcome you back — Uganda is not a country you visit only once.
Included & Excluded
We believe in complete transparency. Here is everything covered in your package price — and what is not.
What's Included
- Uganda gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 value)
- 4 nights accommodation (mid-range or luxury per package)
- All meals throughout the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Private vehicle and driver for all transfers
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger fees
- All national park entry fees
- Batwa cultural community visit (luxury package)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- Gorilla trekking certificate
- 24/7 on-trip support from Wander and Wonder team
What's Not Included
- International flights to/from Entebbe
- Uganda tourist visa (approx. USD 50, applied online)
- Personal travel & medical insurance (required)
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and rangers
- Porter hire during the gorilla trek (recommended, approx. USD 15)
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages (unless luxury package)
- Any optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Medical vaccinations and travel health requirements
Handpicked Lodges & Retreats
Every property in our portfolio has been personally vetted by our team for comfort, character, and exceptional service.
Set on the forest edge with sweeping valley views, this category of lodge offers private cottages, gourmet dining, and an atmosphere that prepares you perfectly for the forest encounter ahead.
Comfortable tented bandas or lodge rooms with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and hearty meals. Authentic bush atmosphere without sacrificing on comfort or warmth.
A well-located, highly-rated Kampala hotel with reliable Wi-Fi, good restaurant, and comfortable beds to ensure you arrive at Bwindi well-rested and ready for adventure.
Scenes from the Forest
What Our Guests Say
Nothing tells our story better than the words of those who have walked the forest with us.
We have travelled extensively across Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda — but nothing, absolutely nothing, compares to looking into the eyes of a silverback gorilla just three metres away. Wander and Wonder arranged everything flawlessly. Samuel and the team were extraordinary.
The gorilla trek was the highlight of our entire East Africa trip. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel safe throughout. Booking was seamless, communication was prompt, and every detail was taken care of. We're already planning to come back for chimpanzee tracking.
I was travelling solo and was a little nervous. The team at Wander and Wonder made me feel completely looked after from my first email to landing back home. The gorilla experience was life-changing. I wept. I'm not ashamed to say it. This is a must-do before you leave this earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
Start Your Conversation with Us
Complete the form below and a member of our team will respond within 24 hours with availability, pricing confirmation, and everything you need to plan your gorilla trekking safari.
We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Your information is kept strictly private and never shared.
Continue Your Uganda Journey
Pair your gorilla trek with these extraordinary Uganda experiences.
Your Gorillas Are Waiting.
Secure your permit and confirm your dates with a safe online payment today.
Pay Securely NowQuestions first? Email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com or WhatsApp +44 7826 805254
Chief Operations Officer: Fassie Adyero (Uganda)
Tour Consultant: Brian Ogenrwot (Uganda)