4 Days | Travel to Uganda on a quest to meet mountain gorillas
![Get up close to the mountain gorillas of Uganda](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt5abcdb467cc72acd/63c949ded423d005f0cda0e7/uganda_relaxed-mountain-gorilla.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![You'll have to trek through the mountain jungle to see the gorillas in their natural habitat](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/bltb0df523fa34b00cc/63c949e3b010e33ef74d1ff8/uganda-jungle-trek-gorillas.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![It's not just gorillas that make an appearance on this trip, Colobus monkeys are a familiar sight](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt25a1f3272b3b4b9a/63c949e82fbd6c75eff27be0/uganda_colobus-monkey-chilling.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![Get up close to the mountain gorillas of Uganda](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blte01c6a36c2e7d4c1/63c949ee7927421098dfbcde/uganda_bwindi-np-mountain-gorilla.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Travel 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 majestic creatures. The first glimpses of mountain gorillas will be sure to capture hearts and render most speechless - a just reward for the challenging trek. This Ugandan adventure is action packed and sure to satisfy.
Trip overview
![Map of Uganda Gorilla Short Break: Original including Uganda](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt27e221301e3895fe/6337c34ecf0c41524b201778/ygau_2020.gif?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
- Start
- Kampala, Uganda
- Finish
- Kampala, Uganda
- Theme
- Wildlife
- Destinations
- Uganda
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- YGAU
- Enjoy a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park
- Trek through mountainous forest terrain in search of a gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorilla permit is included).
- Meet Uganda's majestic mountain gorillas for one breath taking hour.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Gorilla Doctors. Donations help them care for injured mountain and Grauer's gorillas – contributing to the long-term sustainability of gorilla populations.
- 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 3. 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 Intrepid 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
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Lodge (3 nights)
- Lake Mburo National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
- Rushaga - Village Visit - USD20
- Rushaga - Waterfalls visit - Free
Dates and availability
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 after 9pm this evening.
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