Trek through misty highland forest, led by expert trackers, to spend one profound hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters left on the planet.
Mountain gorillas exist only in the Virunga Massif and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, split across Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. Fewer than 1,100 remain in the wild, and Bwindi alone holds roughly half of them.
Treks begin with a briefing at park headquarters, then move into dense forest behind trackers who monitor each habituated family daily. Once found, you get a strict, unforgettable hour with the gorillas before returning to camp.
Mountain gorillas are found in only three countries on earth.
Watching a silverback at close range is unlike any other wildlife encounter.
Permit fees directly fund gorilla conservation and local communities.
Gorilla permits are limited and sell out months ahead. We handle booking, park logistics and porters so your one hour with the gorillas goes exactly as planned.
Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget.
Uganda permits are $800 per person; Rwanda permits are $1,500 per person. Both are limited daily and should be booked months ahead.
It varies by family location - anywhere from 2 to 8 hours of hiking on steep, sometimes muddy forest trails. A reasonable fitness level is recommended.
You must be 15 or older to trek gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda.
Yes, photography is welcome (no flash), and our guides help position you for the best views within park rules.
