Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure
From AUD $6209
Independent Travel
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure
3 days
Independent Travel
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
The ultimate primate experience, trek through local villages and lush rainforests with the breathtaking reward of finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas.
The ultimate primate experience, trek through local villages and lush rainforests with the breathtaking reward of finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to approximately half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, the world's most endangered ape. A close encounter with these amazing animals is not soon forgotten.
Highlights
- Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Have your bases covered with all national park and permit fees for gorilla trekking included
- Visit the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.
Trip Details
3 days
Private minibus/safari vehicle, walking.
Independent Travel
English
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
Budget
Classic
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali/Bwindi Impenetrable NP
The tour begins at 8am in the morning of Day 1 at your Kigali hotel (not included). Please be on time to meet your driver/guide at the front entrance of the hotel. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area about general and specific aspects of the trip before setting off to Bwindi.
We strongly recommend arriving the day before as this trip does not include a night in Kigali.
Day 2: Gorilla Trek
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi's Impenetrable Forest is a true African jungle. About half of the world's mountain gorillas live here.
Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure and permit only a maximum of 8 passengers per day (currently) to visit the gorillas.
Start with a short drive to the park headquarters and meet with your excellent local guides. The guides will provide a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. The trekking group will then head into the forest where the gorillas were the night before and track from that point. If desired, porters can be hired and will carry your personal items and assist you during the trek.
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable NP/Kigali
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 3 days
Trip Type: Independent Travel
Activity Level: Demanding
The ultimate primate experience, trek through local villages and lush rainforests with the breathtaking reward of finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
11/01/2023
it's it better to travel in a small vehicle with a private guide then on a big bus with a large group
11/01/2023
Overall, great experience, but accommodation of hotel in Kigali was poor & lack of knowledge with visas
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
11/01/2023
it's it better to travel in a small vehicle with a private guide then on a big bus with a large group
11/01/2023
Overall, great experience, but accommodation of hotel in Kigali was poor & lack of knowledge with visas
10/28/2023
The hotel des mille Collins was not up to standard. Everything else was fine
10/24/2023
The Gorillas were amazing.
10/21/2023
Professionalism in the company and staff
09/07/2023
I have had great experiences with G. The service is exceptional, my expectations of the tour are met and G is a Canadian company.
09/06/2023
Have travelled with G many times have always had an amazing experience and have told many people about the company
09/05/2023
I mostly take fixed date tours but adding an independent tour allows me to more easily fit all the dates together with my flights.
08/03/2023
The travel guide provided no information about the area & provided very little advice. We felt we lacked understanding of the situation. While driving he did not give a commentary about the interesting culture of the area . So I felt like we missed out on a whole experience. In fact it was rather uncomfortable! The tour guides at the gorilla national park were very good & very informative & helpful
08/01/2023
Thr two trips we took were a mixed bag -- we felt taken care of, vut there was room for improvement.
07/19/2023
Excellent and well organised trip but I'm aware it's a very expensive trip with many meals not included, which some friends and family members may not be able to afford
07/12/2023
Travelling on my own, I constantly felt safe & comfortable with Sam. My expectations were exceeded, and for that I am very thankful.
07/06/2023
J Communication excellent throughout, very friendly and knowledgeable CEO
07/06/2023
The experience felt very personalized and well organised.
05/31/2023
The experience itself
05/30/2023
My CEO, Sibo, was fantastic - he is an incredible story teller, and to learn about his personal experience during the Rwandan genocide made the experience all the more meaningful. He is kind, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. His love of the Rwandan and Ugandan cultures, landscapes, people, and animals is infectious. Experiencing the gorilla trek was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As challenging as the trek was, it was of course worth it to be so close to the powerful and peaceful animals.
04/30/2023
It was well organised
01/25/2023
Nothing is perfect.
10/19/2023
Because our tour guide Eric was outstanding with his ability to educate and inform us on the surrounding land of Rwanda and Uganda
02/18/2023
I felt that for this independent tour, it wasn't well organised for the price I payed. It was poorly organised, when I had the welcome meeting I was told we didn't know where we would be staying that night and we would set off and find out on the road. I then arrived at the hotel which was not acceptable for the price I payed. There was no activities that I could take part in during free time, there was no other tourists in the hotel in which I couldn't leave the hotel and there was no where I could go eat. Very disappointed with this tour
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