Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a large primeval forest located in south-western Uganda and is located in three districts of Kisoro, Kabale and …

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Feb 3, 2025
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is truly a treasure. It is lush, beautiful and amazing to hike through. We participated in both Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking. The chances are exceptionally high…Full review by Samantha J
Jan 27, 2025
i was one of the seniors' group, so the hike to the gorillas family was very short (about 20 minutes one way), the experience is exceptional and justifies the price, the guides do a great job and the…Full review by מוטי ל
Jan 4, 2025
Excellent service from the friendly staff. Excellent and refreshing environment , trekking experience was wonderfulFull review by Marion K
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Located:Kanungu District, Uganda
Area:331 km² (128 sq mi)

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Is a negative PCR currently required to do a gorilla trek?
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We weren’t asked for proof of a negative test but you do have to wear a mask around the gorillas
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Do you need gaiters? I have seen some places say absolutely yes and others no. I am confused!
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I've gone trekking twice. I always use gaiters. Bwindi lodge provides guests with gaiters. I was there in March.
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What company did you use? The prices are so varied. This is on my list. Just now getting to the point to schedule!
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We used Gorilla Link Tours in Uganda run by the lovely Caroline. Excellent, very personal service and provided best costings to match our budget.
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Answer by Joanne W · Jun 9, 2022
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Hi All - quick rundown - I want to go from Entebbe by 4WD to Bwindi Forest. I arrive Entebbe 3.20 p.m. so thinking to go …
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Hi All - quick rundown - I want to go from Entebbe by 4WD to Bwindi Forest. I arrive Entebbe 3.20 p.m. so thinking to go straight from there as far as Mbarara and stay the night and go to Lake Mburo NP next day before heading to Kisoro to stay the night. Next day I would like to do the Gorillas trek - possibly two days in a row but this may be out of my budget - do you have to pay the $600 twice? Then I need to go to Kigali. Is it possible to catch a (cheap) bus from Kisoro to Kigali. I am on a fairly strict budget and only have 7 days in Uganda/Rwanda before heading to Ethiopia for two weeks. Thanks in advance for your invaluable help and advice. Cheers. Jill
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Thanks everyone for your responses. OK so I will just do the trek with the gorillas once. And I am sorry - I think it is the way I worded it - but no I do not want to hire a 4WD - I want to …
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Thanks everyone for your responses. OK so I will just do the trek with the gorillas once. And I am sorry - I think it is the way I worded it - but no I do not want to hire a 4WD - I want to join a group that picks up at Entebbe airport and takes us to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a one day hike to the gorillas. Are there such tours? I am assuming they will stay at Kisoro. Then I can make my way to the border and enter Rwanda. Thanks everyone!
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Hi, I am thinking of doing two gorilla treks but am unsure weather to have a day off in between in case we have a …
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Hi, I am thinking of doing two gorilla treks but am unsure weather to have a day off in between in case we have a long day on the first day. I'm 58, not super fit but not unfit. What would you suggest?
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Hi, we were very lucky, we found the gorillas in 20 minutes! Awesome to be so close to them. If you plan on doing 2 treks it would probably be a good idea to have a day in between …
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Hi, we were very lucky, we found the gorillas in 20 minutes! Awesome to be so close to them. If you plan on doing 2 treks it would probably be a good idea to have a day in between though. Your guide could probably advise you the best though because they know exactly where the gorillas were the day before and maybe you will get lucky like we were! Have a great time.
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How much is a gorilla permit?
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About the cost of a gorilla permit, each of the country i.e Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has got different costs for the permits,...
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