Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
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8 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari ยท Day 7 of 8

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day overview

What today is about

Today is the day that many of you will have been waiting for. You will embark on a full-day adventure to track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules to ensure the safety of both the guests and the gorillas. You will then start the trek into the Impenetrable Forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park. Youโ€™ll follow the expert guides, looking for signs of the gorillas and changing direction accordingly until you find them. After this rare and memorable experience is over, you will spend the rest of the day and night in Bwindi National Park.

Hour-by-hour

Your day in detail

Morning

Park briefing at 7:30am and gorilla trek.

Afternoon & evening

Return for celebratory lunch and community walk.

Good to know

Practical info

Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Meals

As listed in trip notes

Pace

Moderate ยท driving + activity

Bwindi treks can be tough โ€” fitness and porters help.

Tonight you sleep at

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge โ€” overnight on day 7
Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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