A one-day gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is unique and special because it offers a rare and efficient opportunity to encounter one of the world’s most endangered and majestic creatures—the mountain gorilla—in its natural habitat. Despite being a condensed experience, it combines the thrill of trekking through the dense, UNESCO-listed Bwindi forest with the awe of observing a habituated gorilla family up close.
For travelers with limited time, a one-day trek offers the perfect balance of adventure and accessibility while supporting vital conservation efforts that protect gorillas and their habitats. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience packed into an unforgettable day.
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Starting your day at 5:50 AM, depart from Kabale for a scenic 2-3 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving at the park headquarters around 8:00 AM for registration and a ranger briefing on gorilla tracking guidelines. By 8:30 AM, embark on your trek into the dense rainforest, navigating steep terrain and lush vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 1-5 hours, depending on the gorillas' location, and upon finding them, you'll spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior in their natural habitat. Afterward, trek back to the starting point, where you'll have a packed lunch or dine at a nearby lodge before beginning your return journey to Kabale around 2:30 PM, arriving back by 5:30 PM
no day two, this is a one day activity
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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