How long does gorilla trekking take in Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park, Mgahinga gorilla National park in Uganda, Volcanoes National park in Rwanda and Virunga National park of Congo are the rainforest areas where mountain gorillas are found in the entire world.

Mountain gorilla trekking gives a chance to the travelers to walk through the forest searching for the gorillas and this activity is only done in Africa, that is in Uganda, Congo and Rwanda.

Mountain gorilla trekking is the process of hiking in the forest in order to encounter mountain gorillas, visitors who are interested in this activity need a gorilla permit. Then you start your gorilla trekking very early in the morning and this activity starts from the park headquarters after the short briefing about the mountain gorilla trekking.

You will walk straight to the forest wild to watch mountain gorillas and a traveler may take around 30 minutes to 7 hours or beyond depending on the movement of the allocated gorilla family. Only one hour is given to you to interact with mountain gorillas once you have met them. Meeting mountain gorillas depends where they last slept, their movements, last constructed their nests and last ate. Only 8 people are allowed to trek and rangers have to move with this group of people.

Visitors are advised to carry long sleeved cloths like blouses, long socks, long sleeved shirts, hat, hiking boots, garden gloves, repellent, sun glasses, water, packed food and many others.

The best time for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park has no limit because it is best all year round but mostly in the dry months of July, June, August, September, December and February. In Bwindi gorilla permit costs 700 USD.

Age restrictions for mountain gorilla trekking is 15 years and above.

5 Days Chimp And Gorilla Trekking Uganda Tour

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Kibale

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking – Kibale Forest National Park

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector for tree climbing encounter in Queen Elizabeth national park

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 5: Departure

Cost: $1740 pp in budget Accommodation

7 Days Chimpanzee, Wildlife And Gorilla Trekking Tour

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Kibale

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and head to Queen Elizabeth national park

Day 3: Game drive and Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector for tree climbing encounter

Day 5: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for canoeing

Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National park for night game drive

Day 7: Horse back riding and transfer to Entebbe international airport

Cost: $2370 pp in Mid-range Accommodation