4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Safari

Activities

Cultural Experience
Forest Trek
Museum Visit

Hotels

No hotels listed

Destinations

Bwindi Forest
Entebbe
Uganda

Transportation

Land Cruiser

Includes:

Permits: 1 Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit ($700 value).
Transport: All ground transportation in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser (Fuel included).
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) plus one soft drink per meal.
Activities: Gorilla Tracking, Igongo Cultural Visit, and a Community/Village walk.
Service: Professional English-speaking driver-guide and Ranger fees.
Logistics: Airport transfers, Park entrance fees, Bwindi National Park Map, and Free Wi-Fi.

Excludes:

International and domestic flight tickets.
Personal Travel Insurance (Highly recommended).
Drinks (alcoholic), cigarettes, and souvenirs.
Tips, gratuities, and items of a personal nature.

Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa," offers an intimate and rugged gorilla trekking experience. This 4-day safari focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to roughly half of the world's mountain gorilla population.

Your journey begins in Entebbe, followed by a scenic drive across the equator to the southwestern highlands. The highlight is the Gorilla Tracking day, where you will follow expert rangers into the thick undergrowth to find a habituated gorilla family. This package includes the Gorilla Permit ($700 value), a specialized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, and unique cultural stops like the Igongo Cultural Centre, where you can explore the history of the Ankole kingdom. With a "monolith-first" approach to our travel planning, we ensure a seamless, single-flow itinerary that maximizes your time in the forest and with the local communities.

Price Table (Valid 2026)

Lodge Facility Option	2 Pax (PPS)	4 Pax (PPS)	6 Pax (PPS)
Mid-Lodge Facility	$3,916	$ 3,536	$ 3,420
High-Lodge Facility	$4,990	$ 4,770	$ 4,695

PPS = Per Person Sharing. Rates are in USD.

Quick Package Notes: Includes $700 Gorilla permit, private 4x4 transport, full board meals, and cultural visits. Valid for 2026 travel. Experience the "Pearl of Africa" with Stejos Tours and Travel!

Day 1: Nairobi – Entebbe

Fly from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport. Meet-and-greet with your Stejos Tours guide and transfer to your hotel for an evening briefing.

Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Forest

A scenic day-long drive through the Ugandan countryside. Cross the Equator for photos and stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch. Arrive at the edge of Bwindi in the evening.

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking & Village Visit

The big day. After an early briefing, enter the forest to track your assigned gorilla family. Spend one unforgettable hour with them. In the afternoon, enjoy a Community Visit to interact with the local Batwa or Bakiga people.

Day 4: Bwindi – Entebbe

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe, catching your late evening departure flight back to Nairobi.

No hotels linked to this package

How does Uganda's permit compare to Rwanda's?

Uganda’s permit is currently $700, making it a more budget-friendly option compared to Rwanda’s $1,500, though the drive from the airport to the forest is longer (approx. 8–9 hours).

What is the age limit for trekking?

The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years.

Is the Wi-Fi available everywhere?

We provide free Wi-Fi in the safari vehicle and most lodge facilities, though connectivity can be intermittent in the deep forest sections.

What is the "Igongo Cultural Visit"?

It’s a visit to a leading museum and cultural hub in Biharwe that showcases the traditional life and artifacts of the ethnic groups of Western Uganda.