Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
4 Day Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
Four days. Three nights. One hour that changes how you see the world, face to face with a mountain gorilla family.
4 Days 3 NightsUSD 600 PermitApril, May, NovemberBudget
From USD 1,823 per person sharing
The short answer
What is the 4 Day Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari?
It is a 4 day, 3 night road safari from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to about half of the world's mountain gorillas. You trek with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers and spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family. The price of USD 1,823 per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, 4x4 vehicle, driver and guide, half board lodging at Gorilla Haven's Lodge or similar, drinking water, road lunches and a surprise souvenir. It runs in the UWA low season months of April, May and November, when the permit costs USD 600 instead of USD 800.
Why you will love it
Highlights of your gorilla safari
One hour with gorillas
Sit within metres of a silverback, watch infants tumble and feel the forest hold its breath.
Low season permit
Save USD 200 on your permit in April, May or November, with quieter trails and a greener forest.
Lake Bunyonyi
End on a canoe among terraced hills and islands, one of Uganda's most peaceful places to unwind.
Local expert team
Planned in Kampala by a UTB licensed operator, with your own driver guide from first mile to last.
The story
A morning you will retell for the rest of your life
You wake to mist on the ridges and the smell of wet earth. After a hot breakfast, a ranger briefs you, and the trackers who left at dawn radio that your family has been found. The walk is steep, green and alive with sound. Then the vines part. A silverback lifts his head, calm and enormous, and decides you are fine. For the next hour the world shrinks to this family, and you will never again hear the word wild the same way.
Price
Simple pricing, no surprises
4 Day Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
USD 1,823per person sharing, by road from Kampala or Entebbe
Permit included at the low season rate of USD 600 (standard rate USD 800). Single supplement on request. Dates must fall in April, May or November.
Day by day
Your 4 day gorilla trekking itinerary
Day 1 Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi
Leave early with your driver guide, heading southwest through Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator for photos, then lunch on the road. The last stretch winds through tea hills and into the forest edge of Bwindi. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Haven's Lodge or similar, half board. The drive is long, about 8 to 10 hours, and the scenery makes it part of the adventure.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking
Breakfast, then a briefing at the park start point. Your trek can take from 2 to 8 hours depending on where the family spent the night. Once you find them you have one hour with the gorillas. Return to the lodge for a hot meal, a shower and a long evening of stories. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 3 Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive through the terraced highlands to Lake Bunyonyi, whose name suggests a place of little birds. Take a canoe ride across calm water and enjoy the quiet. Overnight at the lake.
Day 4 Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back through Kabale, Mbarara and Masaka with lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon, in time for onward flights in the evening if you plan with us.
What you get
Included and not included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit at USD 600
- 3 nights lodging, half board
- 4x4 vehicle with fuel
- Driver and guide for all 4 days
- Lunches on the road
- Drinking water
- Surprise souvenir from us
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Tips for rangers, guides and porters
- Optional porter hire
- Personal items and extra drinks
- Park entry or activity fees not listed, confirmed at booking
Where you stay
Comfortable lodges close to the forest
Bwindi, 2 nights
Gorilla Haven's Lodge or similar. Clean rooms, hot meals and the sounds of the forest. Half board.
Lake Bunyonyi, 1 night
A lakeside stay of the same standard, with views over the water and hills.
Gallery
The forest that waits for you
Travel with confidence
A licensed Ugandan operator behind every step
Licensed
Wander and Wonder Uganda Limited, Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2026/102597.
Real people
Samuel Ojok, our Managing Director in the UK, Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer in Uganda, and Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant.
Your time zone
Call or WhatsApp the UK line from Europe, Canada and the USA and we answer quickly.
Before you go
Gorilla trekking in April, May and November
The weather
These are green, wetter months. Mornings are often clear, trails are muddier and the forest is at its most lush. Treks go ahead in all weather.
What to pack
Waterproof jacket, hiking boots, gaiters, light gloves, long sleeves and trousers, insect repellent, and a daypack with a rain cover.
Fitness and age
Moderate fitness helps on steep, slippery trails. Porters are available. The minimum age is 15 years.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 4 day gorilla trekking safari in Uganda?
This safari costs USD 1,823 per person sharing, including the USD 600 low season gorilla permit, 3 nights half board, a 4x4, driver guide and a surprise souvenir.
Which months are gorilla trekking low season in Uganda?
April, May and November are the UWA discounted permit months, when foreign non resident visitors pay USD 600 instead of USD 800.
Is Uganda cheaper than Rwanda for gorilla trekking?
Yes. Rwanda permits cost USD 1,500. Uganda permits cost USD 800, or USD 600 in low season, and Uganda also offers a four hour habituation experience.
How long do you spend with the gorillas?
One hour with the family once you reach them. Finding them can take from about 2 to 8 hours of walking.
Is gorilla trekking safe?
Yes. Armed rangers and trackers lead every group, limited to small numbers, and follow strict guidance to protect both visitors and gorillas.
What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?
15 years. Please send passport details early so we can secure the permit.
Can I change my permit date?
Permit dates are fixed once bought from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, so we confirm dates and names carefully first.
How do I book?
Press Reserve my permit to email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com with this package prefilled, or message us on WhatsApp at +44 7826 805254.
Enquire
Tell us when you want to meet the gorillas
The gorillas are waiting, and low season permits are limited
Secure your date today and pay safely online.
Pay securely onlineWhatsApp +44 7826 805254Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
4 Day Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
Four days. Three nights. One hour that changes how you see the world, face to face with a mountain gorilla family.
4 Days 3 NightsUSD 600 PermitApril, May, NovemberBudget
From USD 1,823 per person sharing
The short answer
What is the 4 Day Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari?
It is a 4 day, 3 night road safari from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to about half of the world's mountain gorillas. You trek with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers and spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family. The price of USD 1,823 per person sharing includes the gorilla trekking permit, 4x4 vehicle, driver and guide, half board lodging at Gorilla Haven's Lodge or similar, drinking water, road lunches and a surprise souvenir. It runs in the UWA low season months of April, May and November, when the permit costs USD 600 instead of USD 800.
Why you will love it
Highlights of your gorilla safari
One hour with gorillas
Sit within metres of a silverback, watch infants tumble and feel the forest hold its breath.
Low season permit
Save USD 200 on your permit in April, May or November, with quieter trails and a greener forest.
Lake Bunyonyi
End on a canoe among terraced hills and islands, one of Uganda's most peaceful places to unwind.
Local expert team
Planned in Kampala by a UTB licensed operator, with your own driver guide from first mile to last.
The story
A morning you will retell for the rest of your life
You wake to mist on the ridges and the smell of wet earth. After a hot breakfast, a ranger briefs you, and the trackers who left at dawn radio that your family has been found. The walk is steep, green and alive with sound. Then the vines part. A silverback lifts his head, calm and enormous, and decides you are fine. For the next hour the world shrinks to this family, and you will never again hear the word wild the same way.
Price
Simple pricing, no surprises
4 Day Low Season Gorilla Trekking Safari
USD 1,823per person sharing, by road from Kampala or Entebbe
Permit included at the low season rate of USD 600 (standard rate USD 800). Single supplement on request. Dates must fall in April, May or November.
Day by day
Your 4 day gorilla trekking itinerary
Day 1 Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi
Leave early with your driver guide, heading southwest through Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator for photos, then lunch on the road. The last stretch winds through tea hills and into the forest edge of Bwindi. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Haven's Lodge or similar, half board. The drive is long, about 8 to 10 hours, and the scenery makes it part of the adventure.
Day 2 Gorilla trekking
Breakfast, then a briefing at the park start point. Your trek can take from 2 to 8 hours depending on where the family spent the night. Once you find them you have one hour with the gorillas. Return to the lodge for a hot meal, a shower and a long evening of stories. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 3 Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive through the terraced highlands to Lake Bunyonyi, whose name suggests a place of little birds. Take a canoe ride across calm water and enjoy the quiet. Overnight at the lake.
Day 4 Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back through Kabale, Mbarara and Masaka with lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon, in time for onward flights in the evening if you plan with us.
What you get
Included and not included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit at USD 600
- 3 nights lodging, half board
- 4x4 vehicle with fuel
- Driver and guide for all 4 days
- Lunches on the road
- Drinking water
- Surprise souvenir from us
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Tips for rangers, guides and porters
- Optional porter hire
- Personal items and extra drinks
- Park entry or activity fees not listed, confirmed at booking
Where you stay
Comfortable lodges close to the forest
Bwindi, 2 nights
Gorilla Haven's Lodge or similar. Clean rooms, hot meals and the sounds of the forest. Half board.
Lake Bunyonyi, 1 night
A lakeside stay of the same standard, with views over the water and hills.
Gallery
The forest that waits for you
Travel with confidence
A licensed Ugandan operator behind every step
Licensed
Wander and Wonder Uganda Limited, Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2026/102597.
Real people
Samuel Ojok, our Managing Director in the UK, Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer in Uganda, and Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant.
Your time zone
Call or WhatsApp the UK line from Europe, Canada and the USA and we answer quickly.
Before you go
Gorilla trekking in April, May and November
The weather
These are green, wetter months. Mornings are often clear, trails are muddier and the forest is at its most lush. Treks go ahead in all weather.
What to pack
Waterproof jacket, hiking boots, gaiters, light gloves, long sleeves and trousers, insect repellent, and a daypack with a rain cover.
Fitness and age
Moderate fitness helps on steep, slippery trails. Porters are available. The minimum age is 15 years.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 4 day gorilla trekking safari in Uganda?
This safari costs USD 1,823 per person sharing, including the USD 600 low season gorilla permit, 3 nights half board, a 4x4, driver guide and a surprise souvenir.
Which months are gorilla trekking low season in Uganda?
April, May and November are the UWA discounted permit months, when foreign non resident visitors pay USD 600 instead of USD 800.
Is Uganda cheaper than Rwanda for gorilla trekking?
Yes. Rwanda permits cost USD 1,500. Uganda permits cost USD 800, or USD 600 in low season, and Uganda also offers a four hour habituation experience.
How long do you spend with the gorillas?
One hour with the family once you reach them. Finding them can take from about 2 to 8 hours of walking.
Is gorilla trekking safe?
Yes. Armed rangers and trackers lead every group, limited to small numbers, and follow strict guidance to protect both visitors and gorillas.
What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?
15 years. Please send passport details early so we can secure the permit.
Can I change my permit date?
Permit dates are fixed once bought from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, so we confirm dates and names carefully first.
How do I book?
Press Reserve my permit to email bookings@wanderandwonderug.com with this package prefilled, or message us on WhatsApp at +44 7826 805254.
Enquire
Tell us when you want to meet the gorillas
The gorillas are waiting, and low season permits are limited
Secure your date today and pay safely online.
Pay securely onlineWhatsApp +44 7826 805254