Today marks the highlight of your trekking safari. After an early breakfast, head to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing by experienced rangers. You’ll learn about gorilla behavior, trekking etiquette, and conservation efforts before embarking on your once-in-a-lifetime encounter with gentle giants.
Trek deep into the dense rainforest, navigating steep slopes and thick vegetation. The trek can take 3 to 4 hours (or more), depending on the movement of the gorilla family you're tracking. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sightings of forest birds, butterflies, and other wildlife native to Uganda.
When you finally meet the gorillas, you’ll spend a magical hour observing them as they eat, play, and interact. It’s a humbling and emotional moment—one that makes a premier destination for wildlife lovers around the world.
After the trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved hot lunch. In the late afternoon, you may choose an optional cultural visit to a nearby village to learn about the Batwa community, Uganda’s indigenous forest people.
Lodge: Ruhija Community Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
