7 Gorilla & Chimp Trekking Worth Flying For

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Our pick

You’ll travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, trek mountain gorillas for one full day, visit the Batwa community, and canoe on Lake Bunyonyi. An English-speaking guide, permits, meals, lodging, transfers, and drinking water are included. Expect long drives and a demanding forest hike.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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2.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Travel privately from Entebbe through Zziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide drives you between lodges, game reserves, boat trips, chimpanzee trekking, and gorilla trekking. Guides including Derrick and Benon have been praised for sharp wildlife spotting and careful trip planning.

“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”

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3.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi. Track chimps in Kyambura Gorge, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, then spend an hour with mountain gorillas before relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi. A private 4x4, English-speaking guide, meals, and lodging are included.

“We were a group of four friends, and this 5-day safari with Home to Africa was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were picked up in Entebbe, every detail was well-organized and seamless. The team went above and beyonRead more”

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4.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi in a private 4WD safari vehicle, trek mountain gorillas with a guide for up to one hour, then rest beside Lake Bunyonyi. The three-day trip includes meals, lodging, airport pickup and drop-off, an Equator stop, and a skilled driver. You need strong fitness and a separate $700 gorilla permit.

“Amazing experience. You have a lot of time with the Gorillas and it honestly is something special. Lake bunyoni afterwards was a nice change of pace coming from Kampala. Everything was well arranged and the driver was very skilled.”

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5.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and across Uganda’s border to Bwindi National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek. Bamboo Ecotours includes permits, transfers, meals, lodging, and guide fees. Guides such as Fred, Herbert, Jackson, Godfrey, and John have led past trips. Golden monkey trekking is an optional add-on.

“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”

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6.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360Best value

Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with a private driver-guide, reach the Kinigi briefing by 7:30 AM, then trek for 2 to 5 hours to see mountain gorillas for one hour. Your $360 tour includes transport, guide service, pickup, drop-off, and lunch, but not the gorilla permit.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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7.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a Bamboo Ecotours driver, cross at Cyanika, and trek mountain gorillas with a national park guide. The package includes permits, ground transport, breakfast, dinner, and two lunches. Optional coffee and Lake Mutanda activities fit into the first afternoon.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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