5-Day Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience
The deepest gorilla encounter in Uganda. In Bwindi's Rushaga sector, join researchers and rangers for the Gorilla Habituation Experience — four hours with a gorilla family instead of the usual one — then relax at Lake Bunyonyi and meet the Batwa community.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Kampala – Bwindi
Drive to Bwindi.
- 2–3
Gorilla Habituation Experience
Your gorilla habituation days in Rushaga.
- 4
Lake Bunyonyi
Relax at Lake Bunyonyi.
- 5
Return to Kampala
Drive back to Kampala.
Trip details
- Countries covered
- Uganda
- Group size
- 2–6 people
- Accommodation
- Mid-range Bwindi lodges.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Transportation
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with a guide.
Activities
- Gorilla Habituation Experience — 4 hours with gorillas
- Rushaga sector, Bwindi
- Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi
- Batwa community visit
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Gorilla habituation permit (US$1,500)
- Park fees
- Guide
- Water
Not included
- Flights
- Visa (US$50)
- Tips
Cancellation policy for this tour
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are 100% non-refundable once purchased.
- The remaining tour amount: 45+ days before the tour, 80% refund; 30–44 days, 50%; 14–29 days, 25%; fewer than 14 days or no-show, no refund.
See our refund and cancellation policy for full details.
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