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Rwanda / Uganda
Gorilla trekking
One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family, in Rwanda's Virungas or Uganda's Bwindi.
About Gorilla trekking
Eight trekkers go in per family per day, led by trackers who pick up the trail from the previous night's nests. Rwanda's permit is USD 1,500 and the trailhead is two hours from Kigali. Uganda's is USD 800, and the Bwindi sector you choose decides how hard the walk is.
What decides it
- Permit
- USD 1,500 Rwanda / 800 Uganda
- Time with the family
- 60 minutes
- Fitness
- Moderate to hard
Photographs of Gorilla trekking
6 journeys include it
Virunga Gorilla Express
One gorilla trek on a short schedule
3 daysfrom USD 2,180
Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth
Gorillas plus tree-climbing lions
6 daysfrom USD 2,890
Rwanda Primate Circuit
Primates and Big Five on one loop
7 daysfrom USD 4,250
Uganda Primate Grand Tour
Chimps, gorillas and the Nile in one trip
10 daysfrom USD 4,980
Gorillas and the Mara
Gorillas and plains game on one booking
11 daysfrom USD 7,350
East Africa Grand Circuit
Four countries in one trip
16 daysfrom USD 11,600
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