5 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari

This 5 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari gives you the best possible access to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half the world's remaining mountain gorillas: a domestic flight to Kihihi cuts the drive to 90 minutes, and Bwindi Lodge sits right on the forest edge. The centrepiece is a full gorilla trek on day three, following expert trackers through dense jungle until you spend a life-changing hour face-to-face with a gorilla family, watching the silverback and the mothers and the tumbling juveniles with no barriers between you.

Day four softens the pace: guided nature walks along private forest paths lead to hidden waterfalls on the Munyanga River Trail, and the lodge spa offers recovery after the exertions of the trek. Over 320 bird species fill the canopy throughout your stay, from Albertine Rift endemics to forest sunbirds.

For an even deeper gorilla experience, the 5 Days Double Gorilla Luxury Safari adds a four-hour habituation session. The 4 Days Fly-In Gorilla Habituation Safari is the compact alternative for travellers short on time.