Tours & experiences

1 Day Gorilla trekking

About this experience

A guided tour Mghahinga National Park ups your chances of seeing gorillas in the wild as you follow your guide through the cool forest environment. This tour also includes meals, and transportation—for a hassle-free tour to one of Uganda’s most stunning natural attractions.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr–9 hr
  • Private experience

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1 Day Gorilla trekking
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr–9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr–9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Visa fees for Uganda

Itinerary and highlights

0300hrs: Early Morning Pick up, you'll have a short brief an thereafter, depart onto the awaited 1 Days Gorilla adventure from Kigali, Rwanda and travel northwest to Uganda border for approximately 3 hrs. You have a brief stop at the border to clear with customs and then continue to Mghahinga National headquarters (optional stop in the Kisoro for a cup of coffee later proceed) to meet your guides for the day. Complete our park formalities, and then embark on a spectacular mountain tracking adventure. Once you spot them, you'll spend time observing these gentle giant gorillas, being a rare moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience. The trekking will be mild strenuous; up to 2hrs hours or shorter at a relatively high altitude, you’ll enjoy taking photographs after which you will descend back to the park office for your certificates. Afterwards, proceed to Kigali arriving late afternoon.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Audio
  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Staywild Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr–9 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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