COECSA 2026 · 2 nights
Bwindi gorilla trek
Spend an hour with a family of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world's mountain gorillas.
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkPick-up from your hotel in Kampala
Private tour 1–2 people$2,650per person
Small group 3–5 people$2,150per person
Group 5+ people$1,980per person
Fits COECSA 2026 (2–4 December 2026)
Before the congress: Sat 28 Nov – Tue 1 DecAfter the congress: From Sat 5 Dec
Day by day
Kampala to BwindiEarly pick-up from your hotel. Drive south-west through Mbarara and the green Kigezi hills, with a lunch stop on the way, and arrive at your lodge on the edge of the forest for dinner.
Gorilla trekkingBriefing with the rangers at 8 am, then into the forest to find your gorilla family. Treks take from two to six hours, and you spend one hour with the gorillas once they are found. The afternoon is yours to rest or walk to a nearby village.
Back to KampalaBreakfast, then the drive back to Kampala, arriving in the evening.
Highlights
- One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family
- Guided trek through ancient rainforest with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers
- The hills and lakes of south-western Uganda on the way
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Transport in a safari vehicle with a driver-guide, from and back to your hotel in Kampala
- 2 nights' accommodation with meals
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water on the road
Not included
- Flights
- Drinks, tips and personal items
- Porter on the trek (optional, paid locally)
- Travel insurance
Check permit availability
Permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and run out early. Pick a date to see what our team last confirmed with UWA.
Book this tour
Choose your group size and when you would like to go. The price updates as you choose.
