Uganda offers the most accessible and rewarding gorilla trekking experience in the world, with permits currently at $800 USD. The country is a sanctuary for half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, with over 400 individuals habituated for tourism across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda is also one of the only destinations globally where you can track chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and seek out tree-climbing lions within a single bespoke itinerary.

Trekking to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is one of the most exclusive wildlife encounters available today. Uganda offers over 20 habituated gorilla families across four distinct sectors of Bwindi. Treks range from 30 minutes to 6 hours of hiking through dense equatorial jungle, led by expert rangers. Upon locating the family, you are granted one magical hour to observe these gentle giants. The experience is strictly limited to 8 visitors per group per day, ensuring minimal impact on the wildlife and maximum intimacy for the guests.

Uganda is home to an astonishing 20 primate species—more than any other country in Africa. Beyond the iconic mountain gorilla, Uganda offers exceptional chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, Budongo Forest, and the Kyambura Gorge. For those seeking deeper immersion, the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience allows visitors to spend the entire day alongside researchers and trackers. Other notable primates include the endangered golden monkey (Mgahinga), L'Hoest's monkey, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus, olive baboon, and the elusive nocturnal potto.

Uganda's 56 indigenous communities represent four major linguistic groups—Bantu, Nilotic, Central Sudanic, and Kuliak. The Batwa pygmies, historically displaced from Bwindi when the forests were gazetted as national parks, now share their ancient forest survival knowledge through community-led tourism experiences. The Karamojong, related to East Africa's Maasai, maintain rich pastoral traditions in the rugged northeast. The Baganda, Uganda's largest kingdom, preserve their royal heritage at the Kasubi Tombs (a UNESCO site). Incorporating cultural visits into your itinerary adds a profoundly meaningful dimension to your Ugandan safari.

Entebbe International Airport (EBB) serves as the gateway to the Pearl of Africa, welcoming daily flights from Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM, and Turkish Airlines. For seamless entry, the East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) is highly recommended, allowing multiple entries between Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda—perfect for our signature multi-country circuits. Please note that a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Due to high demand, Gorilla trekking permits ($800) must be secured by our team 6 to 9 months prior to your intended travel date.