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Where to See Gorillas: the 12 Best Gorilla Treks

12 tours  ·  from $299 a head

One hour with a habituated family, eight people per family per day, and a permit that dwarfs every other cost. The 12 below compare Bwindi, Mgahinga and Volcanoes park on permit price, forest and how much walking to expect.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 2: The gorilla trek in Bwindi
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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

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

Review of Uganda’s 3-day gorilla trek from Kampala, with Bwindi, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“We are about to wrap up an incredible 3-day journey with Dav Safaris, and what an experience it has been! From the awe-inspiring Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi, to peaceful canoeing on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, and finally a memorable lunRead more”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 2: Murchison’s animals and the boat to the falls
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 2: Kyambura Gorge and the Kazinga Channel
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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

3.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

Review of Uganda’s 5-day chimp and gorilla safari, with Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Bwindi trekking, Lake Bunyonyi, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“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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3-Day Tour to Uganda - Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Day two: entering Bwindi’s steep rainforest
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3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

4.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

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

Review of Uganda’s 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek, Lake Bunyonyi stay, transport, costs, fitness needs, meals, and booking advice.

“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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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day 2: The Bwindi gorilla trek
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

5.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

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

Review of Bamboo Ecotours’ 3-day Kigali to Bwindi gorilla trek, with border tips, pricing, fitness advice, itinerary details, and optional golden monkeys.

“When we decided we wanted to take a gorilla trekking safari, I talked with a close friend who used Bamboo Ecotours several months earlier. He had nothing but good things to say about the entire experience, thus we decided to use BambRead more”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - The road to Volcanoes National Park
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali - Where you sleep near or inside Bwindi
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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda - The 3:00 AM departure from Kigali
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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

8.1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450

Review of a one-day gorilla trek from Kigali to Uganda, covering permits, border crossing, costs, guides, fitness, transport, and what to expect.

“Everything was perfectly organized. The team arranged all the permits in advance, so we could relax and enjoy the experience. On the day of the trek, we were picked up in Kigali and driven smoothly to the destination in Uganda. Border crossing was easy, and all guides and staff were incredibly friendly and professional. Seeing the gorillas up close was absolutely breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we’ll never forget!”

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Its Forest Life
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

9.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Review of a 3-day Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali, with Bwindi, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi, costs, logistics, and practical advice.

“From the moment I was picked up in Kigali I felt safe and taken care of. In addition to the gorilla tracking I was able to visit several attractions in Rwanda and Uganda. I was traveling solo so my driver/guide Farouk tailored my trip based on my intRead more”

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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park - The road to Musanze and the Virunga views
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Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - The Park Briefing at Kinigi
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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

11.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299Best value

Review of Kigali gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, with costs, permits, transport, timing, fitness needs, and practical packing advice.

“Note that the Gorilla trekking itself is done by staff of the national park; this is about transport from Kigali to the park and back. My driver was called John, and he did a great job. He was on point on time, brought me safely to the park, organized everything for me there, and took me to the trekking starting point. Afterwards, he took me to a lunch place and back to Kigali. He happily answered all my questions and explained things on the way. He was very flexible to stop on the way for an ATM or to take pictures.”

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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park - The 4WD ride to Volcanoes National Park
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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

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