Uganda Gorilla Short Break: Original










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Uganda Gorilla Short Break: Original
4 days
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Take a Short Break Adventure to Uganda and embark on a journey to meet one of the world's most endangered species – the noble mountain gorilla.
Take a Short Break Adventure to Uganda and embark on a journey to meet one of the world's most endangered species – the noble mountain gorilla. Encounter Uganda's birdlife, frogs and butterflies while hiking through the thick jungle with an experienced local tracker in search of these amazing creatures. The first glimpses of mountain gorillas will be sure to capture your heart – a just reward for a challenging trek.
Highlights
- Trek through mountainous forest terrain in search of a gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorilla permit is included) and spend an unforgettable hour watching them play!
- Enjoy a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park and look out for antelope, zebras, impalas, buffalo, leopards, hyenas and jackals.
- Take an optional excursion to Mikozi Village and explore the Ugandan countryside, visit the local markets, speak with a traditional Ugandan healer and have a drink or at the local bar.
- Have the option to purchase a second gorilla permit, doubling your experience of watching the great male silverback in the wild!
- Visit Kampala and stop at the nearby equator for an iconic photo.
Trip Details
4 days
4WD Safari Vehicle
English
Kampala/Lake Mburo, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Moderate
Average
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Lake Mburo National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Rushaga - Village Visit (20 USD)
- Rushaga - Waterfalls visit (80 USD)
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
- 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: 4 days
Trip Type:
Activity Level: Average
Take a Short Break Adventure to Uganda and embark on a journey to meet one of the world's most endangered species – the noble mountain gorilla.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 25 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
02/06/2024
The 4 day gorilla trek tour in Uganda is nonetheless amazing, highly recommend asking for Sam as your tour guide extremely knowledgeable and respectful. The trek itself is challenging but amazing to be that close to gorillas is something else.
07/06/2023
I got to see all aspects of Uganda from this tour, the views from the drive were amazing. Everywhere we stayed was clean and they looked after me. Sam the guide did an amazing job making it the perfect tour for a solo traveler. I hope to do a tour with him again!
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
02/06/2024
The 4 day gorilla trek tour in Uganda is nonetheless amazing, highly recommend asking for Sam as your tour guide extremely knowledgeable and respectful. The trek itself is challenging but amazing to be that close to gorillas is something else.
07/06/2023
I got to see all aspects of Uganda from this tour, the views from the drive were amazing. Everywhere we stayed was clean and they looked after me. Sam the guide did an amazing job making it the perfect tour for a solo traveler. I hope to do a tour with him again!

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