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Uganda · Bwindi
Bwindi,An Hour With The Gorillas
An ancient misty forest, a family of mountain gorillas and a moment you will never forget. Please bring boots.
An ancient misty forest, a family of mountain gorillas and a moment you will never forget. Please bring boots.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the oldest forests in Africa, and it is home to around half of the world’s mountain gorillas. The hike in can be gentle or tough, but the hour with a gorilla family at the end is magic.
You will sit just a few metres away as the family goes about its day: babies tumbling, silverbacks keeping watch, youngsters showing off. You will be very quiet.
We arrange your permit, the right trek for your fitness and a porter to carry your bag. All you need to bring is wonder.
Gorilla trekking happens all year, but dry spells make the trails easier. Here is how the seasons compare.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.
2 – 3 NightsSpacious rooms, fireplaces and hills rolling out from your deck.
Ask About Stays →2 – 3 NightsSmall lodges with great food and personal service.
Ask About Stays →
2 – 3 NightsFriendly stays with hot showers after the hike.
Ask About Stays →Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.
Meet your guides and trackers and learn the rules.
Hike through the forest, with porters if you wish.
Sit among the gorillas. Take pictures, then put the camera down.
Hot shower, cold drink and a long think about what you just saw.
Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.
You should be comfortable on foot. Treks last one to several hours on steep, muddy ground, and porters are available to help.
Gorilla permits are limited and book out early. We arrange the booking as part of your safari.
Around seven metres is the rule, though the gorillas do not always follow it.
There is a minimum age for trekking. Tell us who is travelling and we will advise.
