Booking a gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable National park

Booking a gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable National park – Guaranteed Uganda gorilla permits 2025-2026

Booking a gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a typical tropical rainforest which has a  mountainous vegetation with very tall different tree species. When planning a Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, it requires you to research about what exactly happens on this safari, where to stay, what to see and how to get to the National Park. Great Adventure Safaris provides you with relevant and updated information to rely on when you are planning to book a Gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is found in the South-western part of Uganda the Pearl of Africa in the districts of Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro. Bwindi Forest National Park is where you find almost half of the remaining surviving endangered Mountain Gorillas in the whole world. Nineteen Gorilla families inhabit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park ready for tracking with 152 visitors per day in its entire Gorilla tracking trailheads of Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. There are only 152 Gorilla permits for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park every day, Great Adventure Safaris advise that you book your Gorilla permits early enough since they are so competitive since Rwanda increased its Gorilla permits to USD1500 per person per trek so that you don’t miss out when planning your Gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a lot to see when it comes to activities in and around the park. The leading highlight here is Gorilla tracking in Bwindi forest a home to 19 habituated mountain Gorilla families. While in Bwindi you can as well choose to do some of the other activities such as Community walks, Batwa experience, visit the community hospital and also nature walks in Bwindi forest as well as a walking safari from Buhoma to Nkuringo through the forest.

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All these safari itineraries can be customized to suit your travel dates and budget

Bwindi Gorilla Permit Booking

Booking a gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park-Gorilla permits for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are booked, purchased and issued at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. All travelers interested in Bwindi Gorillas need a Gorilla permit or pass to spend one hour with the habituated Gorilla Families. Great Adventure Safaris helps you check availability of Bwindi Gorilla permits and we can reserve them for you as we wait on you to effect payment for them. We accept both credit card and bank to bank wire transfer payment methods. Bwindi Gorilla permits cost USD800 for non-foreign residents, USD700 for foreign residents and UGX250, 000 for East Africa citizens of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Southern Sudan.

Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is only guaranteed when Gorilla permits are booked and paid for at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Book an all-inclusive Gorilla safari to Bwindi National Park with Great Adventure Safaris and we take care of your Gorilla permit and all your safari services. We normally send you scanned copies for your Gorilla permits for your record once we have secured and pick them on your behalf from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

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Batwa Culture Experience

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is one of the parks which were formerly inhabited by the Pygmies popularly known as the Batwa People. These Pygmies were moved out of the forest when Bwindi forest was declared a National Park and these people have since settled and are living a normal life outside the park. Batwa cultural experience is a journey in the day to day life and activities that were done by these Pygmies while still in the National Park. These adventure cultural walks are organised and guided by the still-living members of the Batwa community. They show you where they used to stay, how they used to utilise the park resources for survival and at the end of it they will entertain you as they sing and dance. Great Adventure Safaris can combine for you a safari to Bwindi forest National Park to see the Gorillas, Golden Monkey tracking and the Batwa experience to assemble a lifetime experience.

How to get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be accessed by either Air or road. Driving form Entebbe International Airport or Kampala the drive takes from 9-10 hours to get to the National Park. The drive will give you an opportunity to stop at the Equator line for photos and some informative talks before proceeding to Mbarara city with chances of meeting the Hima grazing Ankore Long-horned cattle.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can also be accessed from Kigali-Rwanda. One can fly into Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and drive to Bwindi National Park through Katuna or Cyanika border posts. The drive from Kigali International Airport to Katuna or Cyanika boarder is about 2-3 hours and then to the National park.

Those interested in flying to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, there are both scheduled and charter flights available from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi or Kisoro Airfield. Great Adventure Safaris organizes internal flights to all those who wish to book a Gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Where to stay

There are many accommodation options available for those planning a safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. There are Lodges like Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Trekkers Lodge, Mahogany Springs, and Haven Lodge Buhoma for luxury stay. You can also stay at the Ride 4 a woman, Trekkers Tervan, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Bwindi Community Rest Camp and Bwindi View Bandas. Depending on your budget, Great Adventure Safaris will advise the best option for your safari.

Organizing your Safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Booking a gorilla safari to Bwindi-Having established in what you want to see on your Gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you have to select a safari company that will assist you in organizing all what you need for your trip. The best way to select a credible Tour Operator is to go online and do some research and any trusted Tour Operator should be registered by the government under the Uganda Tourism Board. A look at Trip adviser  reviews should give you a true picture about the level of service and customer appreciation. Great Adventure Safaris fits the above and works closely with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to arrange a memorable safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and other tourist destinations in Uganda