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Gorilla Trekking

An hour with the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

The gorilla trekking experience

Where & How You’ll Meet the Gorillas

Our gorilla treks take place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in south-western Uganda, home to around half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Start from Kampala, Entebbe or Kigali in Rwanda.

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Gorilla trekking areaRoutes from Kampala & EntebbeRoute from Kigali (Rwanda)
  1. 1
    Early morning

    Briefing With the Rangers

    Meet the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers at the park office for a short briefing on the gorilla family and trekking etiquette.

  2. 2
    The trek

    Into the Forest

    Follow your rangers and trackers through dense, misty forest. Depending on where the family is, the walk can take from one to several hours.

  3. 3
    The highlight

    One Unforgettable Hour

    Spend up to an hour with a habituated gorilla family, watching them feed, play and rest just metres away.

  4. 4
    Afternoon

    Back to Your Lodge

    Return to your lodge to rest, share stories and look through your photos of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Gorilla permitRequired, so book early

Minimum age 15For all trekkers

Small groupsMax. 8 visitors per family

Up to 1 hourWith the gorillas

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Gorilla trekking safaris

Our Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Private gorilla treks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, from a short two-day trip out of Kigali to a four-day safari that adds Queen Elizabeth National Park.

See all our gorilla trekking safaris

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lukasbA4269AC
lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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