GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Uganda’s most iconic wildlife experience, offering travelers a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance to spend an hour with a habituated gorilla family in one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Permits cost $800 per person (2026), and treks range from 1–7 hours depending on gorilla movement
À propos de cette expérience
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Covering 321 km² of ancient rainforest, it offers breathtaking scenery, rich biodiversity, and unforgettable encounters. Permits: $800 per person (Uganda Wildlife Authority). A Maximum of 9 trekkers per gorilla family per day is allowed to view the different gorilla families, with a time range of 1–7 hours depending on gorilla movement. Every group of trekkers is allowed a maximum of 1 magical hour with the gorillas once found. The trails to gorilla trekking can be steep and muddy; porters are available to assist in way possible to make trekking easy for everyone .
Points forts
- Bwindi has four trekking regions, each with unique charm:
- Buhoma: Northern hub, easiest access, many lodges.
- Ruhija: Eastern ridges, birding paradise.
- Rushaga: Southern sector, offers gorilla habituation experiences.
- Nkuringo: Southwestern, steep terrain with dramatic views.
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