Original
Wildlife
Uganda Gorilla Short Break: Original
4 days • 5
5
Excellent
6 reviews
4 days
Start
Kampala, Uganda
Finish
Kampala, Uganda
Trip Code
YGAU
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Lodge (3 nights)
From £2,651(4 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Trek through mountainous forest terrain in search of a gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorilla permit is included) and spend an unforgettable hour watching them play!
Enjoy a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park and look out for antelope, zebras, impalas, buffalo, leopards, hyenas and jackals.
Take an optional excursion to Mikozi Village and explore the Ugandan countryside, visit the local markets, speak with a traditional Ugandan healer and have a drink or at the local bar.
Have the option to purchase a second gorilla permit, doubling your experience of watching the great male silverback in the wild!
Visit Kampala and stop at the nearby equator for an iconic photo.
Is this trip right for you?
Trekking to find the gorillas can be a challenging and long hike.
You will spend only one hour with the gorillas. There is an option to pre-purchase another gorilla permit to visit the gorillas for a second time on Day 2. However this will result in an altered itinerary. Lake Mburo will be replaced with an additional night in Bwindi.
Day 4 is a long travel day as you head back to Kampala.
On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
Itinerary
Travel to Uganda on a quest to meet mountain gorillas
Take a Short Break Adventure to Uganda and embark on a journey to meet one of the world's most endangered species – the noble mountain gorilla. Encounter Uganda's birdlife, frogs and butterflies while hiking through the thick jungle with an experienced local tracker in search of these amazing creatures. The first glimpses of mountain gorillas will be sure to capture your heart – a just reward for a challenging trek.
Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Lodge (3 nights)
Included activities
Lake Mburo National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Optional activities
Rushaga - Village Visit - USD20
Rushaga - Waterfalls visit - USD80
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Important notes
1.There is a minimum age of 15 years for the gorilla trekking.
2. This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit (AUD 1000, USD 1000, EUR 800, NZD 1250, GBP 650, CAD 1000, ZAR 8000, CHF 900) in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require a scanned copy of your passport at time of booking. Please see 'Passport and visa' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
3. This trip starts in Kampala/Lake Mburo on Day 1 at 9am. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Kampala/Lake Mburo. This trip finishes upon arrival in Kampala on Day 4. Please do not book any flights until 9pm this evening.
Reviews (6)
5 stars
6
Andrea
Oct 19, 2024
This trip surpassed all our expectations and introduced us to the fascinating country of Uganda. Hospitality was top notch and we were extremely well looked after by our guide & driver every step of the way. I would definitely recommend anyone considering this trip to go ahead and take the plunge - you will not be disappointed.
Jim
Oct 06, 2024
This was my 15th trip with Intrepid and the best. Our guide was fantastic, the sights, sounds, and smells were amazing, and the gorillas were all that and more.
Sarah
Aug 15, 2024
First Africa trip, guide with us whole time, super safe. Poor road conditions equal long drives, views are nice. Gorillas amazing, 1.5hr walk to find our family. Lake Mburo safari, animals close proximity, few cars, very respectful of the animals. Lodges were game lodges with 5 star service. Highly recommend
Martin
Aug 04, 2024
Patrik hat mich immer herumgefahren, er war ein guter und netter Fahrer und mir viele Infos gegeben. Das Gorilla Trekking ist unvergesslich! Die Ranger hatten alles gut im Griff und ich fühlte mich sehr sicher. Das war einer meiner besten Tage! Die Unterkunft (Gorilla Lodge) war sauber und das Essen war lecker. Personal war immer zur Stelle, freundlich und höflich. Ich würde diesen Trip inkl. Hotel etc auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen!
Tyler
Feb 06, 2024
The 4 day gorilla trek tour in Uganda is nonetheless amazing, highly recommend asking for Sam as your tour guide extremely knowledgeable and respectful. The trek itself is challenging but amazing to be that close to gorillas is something else.
Damian
Jul 06, 2023
I got to see all aspects of Uganda from this tour, the views from the drive were amazing. Everywhere we stayed was clean and they looked after me. Sam the guide did an amazing job making it the perfect tour for a solo traveler. I hope to do a tour with him again!
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