This luxury gorilla tracking safari brings you up close and personal with the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda. Starting in Kigali, your journey through to Bwindi will take you through stunning landscapes both in Rwanda and Uganda. In Bwindi, you will hike through one of Africa’s purest forests searching for, and learning about gorillas. After spending one hour will head out of the forest with fresh memories. Besides the gorillas, you have a chance to learn about the local people and their customs in a cultural encounter. Take a look at the detailed itinerary to get a better idea of how a safari like this would work for you. Keep in mind that all our trips are fully customizable and our team of safari experts will gladly personalize it to your requirements.
Tour Features
Luxury Tour: | This tour includes luxury camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Kigali Serena Hotel
Kigali |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
3 |
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
4 |
Kigali |
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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1Airport pickup
Our driver/ guide will be waiting for you at Kigali international airport. The driver/guide will warmly welcome you to the Land of a thousand hills and then drive you to your hotel.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Kigali City Tour and Drive to Bwindi
After breakfast, you will go for a city tour of Kigali, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum, the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, and the Kimironko Market. You will enjoy lunch in Kigali and then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Driving from Kigali to Bwindi will take approximately 5 hours including the border crossing. Upon arrival, you will check-in and relax at the lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas. For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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4Drive back to Kigali
Begin the day with a delicious breakfast before checking out of your lodge. You will be driven back to Kigali where you will have lunch and thereafter head to the airport for your flight back home.
Main Destination: Kigali
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
Aug 06 2023 to Dec 28 2025 | $5130 | $3500 | $3110 | $2910 | $2790 |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd

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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
7 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Private Tours -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
- Primate World Safaris is a well-established Uganda Safaris and Tour Operator. We are located in Kampala and we help travelers easily visit and enjoy all parts of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Whether someone is visiting alone or as part of a group, we help them with safari planning and handling such that their focus is directed toward enjoying their trip and experiences. Operating for more than 10 years, we are a fully registered and accredited company with memberships to the Association of Uganda Tour Operators as well as other important partnerships. Our Company is dedicated to responsible tourism which is done through activities that benefit the local communities and protect the natural environment. We have worked with people from all parts of the world who are visiting East Africa to experience gorillas, wildlife, culture, or any other activities. Through a process of collaboration, we are able to help our guests focus on their trips – because we have taken care of all the other details for them. We are comprised of a team of professionals who are passionate about travel and sharing East Africa’s great experiences with you. Therefore, you should feel free to reach out to us with any questions, we’ll be eager to answer your queries.
Luxury Tour: | This tour includes luxury camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Kigali Serena Hotel,
Kigali |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
3 |
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
4 |
,
Kigali |
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
-
1Airport pickup
Our driver/ guide will be waiting for you at Kigali international airport. The driver/guide will warmly welcome you to the Land of a thousand hills and then drive you to your hotel.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
2Kigali City Tour and Drive to Bwindi
After breakfast, you will go for a city tour of Kigali, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum, the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, and the Kimironko Market. You will enjoy lunch in Kigali and then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Driving from Kigali to Bwindi will take approximately 5 hours including the border crossing. Upon arrival, you will check-in and relax at the lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas. For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Drive back to Kigali
Begin the day with a delicious breakfast before checking out of your lodge. You will be driven back to Kigali where you will have lunch and thereafter head to the airport for your flight back home.
Main Destination: Kigali
Includes & Excludes
- 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 optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
Aug 06 2023 to Dec 28 2025 | $5130 | $3500 | $3110 | $2910 | $2790 |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd

-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
7 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Private Tours -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
- Primate World Safaris is a well-established Uganda Safaris and Tour Operator. We are located in Kampala and we help travelers easily visit and enjoy all parts of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Whether someone is visiting alone or as part of a group, we help them with safari planning and handling such that their focus is directed toward enjoying their trip and experiences. Operating for more than 10 years, we are a fully registered and accredited company with memberships to the Association of Uganda Tour Operators as well as other important partnerships. Our Company is dedicated to responsible tourism which is done through activities that benefit the local communities and protect the natural environment. We have worked with people from all parts of the world who are visiting East Africa to experience gorillas, wildlife, culture, or any other activities. Through a process of collaboration, we are able to help our guests focus on their trips – because we have taken care of all the other details for them. We are comprised of a team of professionals who are passionate about travel and sharing East Africa’s great experiences with you. Therefore, you should feel free to reach out to us with any questions, we’ll be eager to answer your queries.