1-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi from Kisoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek through Bwindi's dense ancient forest to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
• 02 Spend a magical hour observing gorilla interactions and expressions at close range
• 03 Journey through the dramatic hills of Kisoro on a scenic drive at dawn
• 04 Enjoy an intimate and unhurried encounter with one of the world's most extraordinary primates

Embark on an intimate single-day gorilla trekking experience from Kisoro town into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Journey through the dramatic hills of southwestern Uganda and along ancient forest trails to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Spend a magical hour observing their interactions, expressions, and gentle power at close range. This unhurried and extraordinary primate encounter is perfect for travellers based in or passing through Kisoro.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kisoro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi from Kisoro

• Your Ibyiza Safaris guide will pick you up from your address in Kisoro town at 5:00 AM, setting off through the dramatic hills of Kisoro on winding dirt roads as dawn breaks over the landscape.
• After approximately one and a half hours, arrive at the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters at Rushaga, just in time for a detailed pre-trek briefing covering the dos and don'ts of gorilla trekking, ensuring your safety and the protection of the gorillas and their habitat.
• Led by an experienced guide and ranger, venture into Bwindi's dense, ancient forest, winding through lush vegetation and listening to the sounds of the wilderness close in around you, until that breathtaking, humbling moment when the mountain gorillas appear before you.
• Spend a magical hour in their presence, observing their interactions, expressions, and gentle power at close range - a life-changing encounter no photograph can fully capture.
• Begin the trek back before making the scenic drive back to Kisoro town.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 1 gorilla trekking permit per person
• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
• All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as an optional upgrade)
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to the client's home country)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and other personal items)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

• Hiking shoes or boots, gloves, and long socks
• Neutral-colored clothing and binoculars
• A change of clothes
• Quick-dry T-shirts and shorts
• Rain gear

Know before you go

• Get malaria prophylaxis, as malaria is highly prevalent in Uganda.
• A physical yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Uganda.
• Apply for a visa online. This usually gives you access to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
• Most of Uganda still runs on cash, so get some UGX.
• If bringing US dollars, they must be printed after 2006 (ideally 2021+) and be in pristine condition.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kisoro, Uganda

Tour start

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.