4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. This Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking guide will take you through a 4 hours Gorilla Habituation experiences and a 1 hour Gorilla Trekking adventure. Gorilla Habituation is an outdoor adventure activity where visitors spend 4 hours with Gorillas in the forest. Gorilla trekking experience is when visitors spend only one hour with Gorillas in the park. For visitors who would love to spend more time with Gorillas for extraordinary experience, we advise them to do gorilla habituation.
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4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda.
The 4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari is a great experience to encounter gorillas twice at different intervals and probably in two different gorilla trekking sectors. The gorilla habituation starts early in the morning at 7 am with the briefing from trained rangers guides at the park . After the briefing, you will proceed to the park with packed lunch and drinking water . You will meet the gorillas and spend 4 hours with them.
The normal gorilla trekking starts at 8am and the time they spend with gorillas depends on how far or near they find the gorillas. This safari can start from either Kigali or Entebbe and vice versa.
Detailed Day-By-Day 4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Activities: Gorilla Trekking, Gorilla Habituation Experience, Batwa Cultural Tour
Starts/Ends: Entebbe (Uganda) or Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation Options:
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Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
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Midrange: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
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Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Safari Overview
This 4 Days Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda offers an extraordinary opportunity to meet mountain gorillas twice, once for a traditional gorilla trekking adventure and another day for the exclusive Gorilla Habituation Experience, where you spend up to four hours with a gorilla family and researchers.
The adventure takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for hosting over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
You will also engage with the Batwa community, the ancient forest dwellers, for an unforgettable cultural encounter.
This 4 Days Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking safari can conveniently start from Entebbe (Uganda) or Kigali (Rwanda), depending on your flight plan making it perfect for travelers who want a once-in-a-lifetime double gorilla experience in just a few days.
4 Days Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your driver-guide from Pieland Gorilla Safaris will pick you up early from Entebbe International Airport, Kampala or Kigali for a scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the rare mountain gorillas.
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If starting from Entebbe, you will stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for a photo session and water experiment. Visit local craft shops and pick up unique Ugandan souvenirs.
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Continue to Mbarara City, the land of milk and honey, for a delicious local buffet lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre.
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Proceed through the rolling highlands of Kigezi to reach Bwindi by evening. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome juice and check in to your lodge surrounded by the misty rainforest.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Travel Time:
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Entebbe to Bwindi: 8–10 hours
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Kigali to Bwindi: 3–5 hours
Accommodation Options:
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Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
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Midrange: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
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Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park + Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park briefing point where you will join other trekkers and receive important guidelines from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
Embark on your Gorilla Trekking adventure through the dense forest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can take 3 to 5 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas.
Once you find them, spend a magical one hour observing their behavior, taking photos, and learning about their family dynamics. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, face to face with the gentle giants of Africa.
In the afternoon, you’ll head out for a Batwa Cultural Experience. Learn about the ancient Batwa pygmies, the original inhabitants of Bwindi, who lived in harmony with wildlife for over 60,000 years. Participate in their traditional dances, fire-making demonstrations, and storytelling, an enriching way to understand their forest heritage.
Activity Duration:
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Gorilla Trekking: 3–5 hours
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Batwa Cultural Experience: 2–3 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Same Lodge as Previous Night
Day 3: Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest (Rushaga Sector)
Today is the highlight of your safari, the Gorilla Habituation Experience.
After breakfast, head to the Rushaga Sector for a briefing, and then venture into the forest with a team of researchers, trackers, and rangers. Unlike standard gorilla trekking, this experience allows you to spend up to 4 hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family, observing them as they are gradually accustomed to human presence.
This is a deep, immersive experience ideal for travelers who wish to spend more time with gorillas, film, photograph, or study their behavior.
Only four visitors are allowed per day, making it one of Africa’s most exclusive wildlife experiences.
Afterwards, return to your lodge for relaxation, a warm shower, and dinner.
Activity Duration: 4–8 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Same Lodge
Day 4: Return to Entebbe or Kigali for Departure
Enjoy your last breakfast in the beautiful hills of Bwindi before beginning your drive back to Entebbe or Kigali, depending on your departure route.
You will have an en route lunch and short breaks for scenic photography.
Travel Time:
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Bwindi to Entebbe/Kampala: 8–10 hours
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Bwindi to Kigali: 3–5 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Safari Inclusions
- Meals and accommodation
- An air-conditioned 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Services of an experienced Spanish/English/French /German speaking driver/guide
- Safe bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- All Transfers from and back to the airport/hotel
- Gorilla permits and Park Concession fees.
4 Days Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Exclusions
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International flights
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Visas (East African Tourist Visa recommended)
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Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
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Travel insurance
Why Book with Pieland Gorilla Safaris
At Pieland Gorilla Safaris, we specialize in tailor-made Gorilla Trekking and Habituation Safaris across Uganda and Rwanda.
Our expert local guides, comfortable vehicles, and handpicked lodges ensure you get the most authentic and responsible gorilla experience whether starting from Entebbe or Kigali.
What to Pack For The Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Experience .
- Water proof sturdy hiking shoes / Gaiters
- Long thick pants with long thick stockings
- Long sleeved shirts to protect you from thorny vegetation and insect bite
- Face Masks ( Gorillas are like human beings so they can get our diseases like flue and cough).
- Mosquito and insect repellents and Anti-Malaria drug . Kindly consult your doctor do advise which drug to travel with .
- Hand gloves and warm sweater
- Raincoats and a safari hut
- Sun glasses to protect you from direct sunlight
When To Book Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking Safari.
Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking safari can be booked any time as long there is availability of the permits . After confirming the safari with Pieland Gorilla Safaris, the booking handler will check the permits with Uganda wildlife Authority and shares the feedback with you. If there is availability, the permits will be booked and you will be requested to send money for the permits that will be part of the 50% deposit of the price for the safari. If there is no availability , you will be requested to adjust the dates of travel.
Things To Note Before Booking Gorilla Habituation And Gorilla Trekking Safari.
- It is always advised not to book flights before confirming the availability of permits .
- Always do a through check about the company that will handle your safari by reading reviews or sharing photos of the recent safari photos. It is always good to ask for referrals.
- Confirm if the company is registered and licensed by the Government .
- It is always better to book 3 months or more before the safari . The safari can also be booked a week to the experience as long as the gorillas permits are available .
- Kindly note the below weather and season patterns .
Peak season : From June to August
Low season: April -May / September to November
Dry weather / Best time to see gorillas : June to September / December to February
Wet season : March to May / October to November