Uganda Gorilla safari short Break – Best holiday in Uganda to explore Mountain gorillas – Guaranteed Gorilla trekking permits
Uganda Gorilla safari short break at Great Adventure Safaris will take you to see the highlights of Uganda’s popular and most visited destinations. Our team has designed a number of itineraries which can also be tailored to suite your travel expectations.
We have personally selected the greatest destinations for you and created tours that are logistically feasible and cost effective. You simply let us know which tour you are interested in and if you would like to make any changes to it, we then create the perfect tailor made Uganda Gorilla safari holiday for you
Travel to Uganda and embark on a journey to meet one of the world’s most endangered species – the noble Mountain Gorillas. Encounter Uganda’s birdlife, frogs and butterflies while hiking through the thick jungle with an experienced local tracker in search of these majestic creatures. The first glimpses of Mountain Gorillas will be sure to capture hearts and render most speechless – a just reward for the challenging trek. This Ugandan adventure is action packed and sure to satisfy.
Why you will love this trip
Popular short break gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda
All these itineraries can be customized to suite your travel dates and budget
Is this trip right for you?
Trekking to find the Mountain Gorillas can be a challenging and long hike.
You will spend only one hour with the Mountain Gorillas. There is an option to pre-purchase another Gorilla permit to visit the Mountain Gorillas for a second time on Day 3. However this will result in an altered itinerary. Lake Mburo National Park will be replaced with an additional night in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Day 4 is a long travel day as you head back to Kampala.
This is one of our Uganda gorilla Short Break and is slightly different to our group tours. There is no group leader but rather a local guide with the idea being that you maintain a level of independence during down time. You will most likely travel on a join-in basis, which means you may or may not be joined by others for activities and transportation, depending on demand.
Important notes
- There is a minimum age of 15 years for the Mountain Gorilla trekking.
This trip requires a deposit in order for us to secure your Gorilla permit in advance enough. We also require a scanned copy of your passport at time of booking. - This trip begins with a short welcome meeting at the start point hotel at 9 am on We will be departing shortly after the meeting.
This tour ends at our finish point hotel at approximately 4pm on Day 4. If you are planning to fly out tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 9 pm to allow for any delays.
Essential trip information
You will need to be fit enough to trek to the location of your family of Mountain Gorillas. This may involve up to 7 hours of walking up and down hills, in hot and humid conditions and through tropical (and at times thick) foliage. There may be mud underfoot which will make the trekking slippery. You will be expected to carry your own personal needs for this trek including water and a rain jacket as well as your camera equipment.
- Joining point instructions
If you have pre-booked a transfer with us at Great Adventure Safaris your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals section holding a board with your name and our logo. The driver will wait for an hour after your scheduled arrival time. If you are delayed beyond one hour after your scheduled arrival time, please communicate with us and we keep he driver in the know.
- Emergency contact information
While we always endeavor to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our driver guide straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognize that there may be times when your group leader/guide may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction – if this is the case, please ask the leaders to speak to us direct.
You may also choose to provide details in your feedback forms, which we ask you to complete within 3 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.
