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Uganda · Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

An ancient rainforest in south-west Uganda, home to around half of the world’s mountain gorillas and one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters.

LocationSouth-west Uganda
SizeAbout 330 km² of rainforest
Best timeJune–Aug & Dec–Feb
Famous forMountain gorilla trekking
Getting thereFrom Kampala, Entebbe or Kigali
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

About Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park protects an ancient, steep and misty rainforest in south-west Uganda, on the edge of the Albertine Rift. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to around half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, living in families that have been habituated to visitors.

A gorilla trek with an experienced ranger can take from one to several hours through the forest, and ends with a magical hour in the company of a gorilla family. Permits are limited and must be booked in advance, and we arrange them for you. Bwindi is also rich in other wildlife, including chimpanzees, monkeys, forest elephants and hundreds of bird species, and community walks introduce you to the local Batwa and Bakiga people.

Bwindi Highlights

  • An hour with a mountain gorilla family
  • Ancient rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Gorilla permits arranged for you
  • Hundreds of bird species, including Albertine Rift endemics
  • Community walks with local Batwa and Bakiga people
  • Reachable from Kampala, Entebbe or Kigali

Location

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  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkSouth-west Uganda, near the Rwanda and DR Congo borders
  2. Kigali, RwandaAbout 4–5 hours by road
  3. Kampala & EntebbeA long day by road, or a short domestic flight
Where to stay

Lodges at Bwindi

Wildlife & Good to Know

Wildlife to look for

  • Mountain gorillas
  • Chimpanzees (rarely seen)
  • L'Hoest's and black-and-white colobus monkeys
  • Forest elephants and duikers
  • Albertine Rift endemic birds
  • Butterflies and giant forest trees

Good to know

  • Trekking is possible all year; drier June – August and December – February
  • Gorilla permits are limited: book early
  • Minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15
  • Bring good walking boots, rain jacket and gloves
  • Reach it from Kampala, Entebbe or Kigali
  • Combine with Queen Elizabeth or Lake Mburo
Our Safaris

Bwindi Gorilla Safaris

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All our safaris are private and can be tailored to your dates, budget and choice of lodge.

Gorilla trekking safaris
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Including your gorilla permit
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  • Private safaris with your own guide
  • Tailor-made to your dates
  • KATO bonded member AS/771
  • Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor

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lukasbA4269AC
lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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