A Gorilla trekking permit costs $800 USD per person per trek for foreign non-residents. For foreign residents it costs $700 USD, $500 USD for the rest of African Citizens, and $85 USD for East African Citizens (Uganda/Kenya/Tanzania/Burundi/South Sudan). Uganda has half of the mountain gorillas population and 2 trekking parks namely Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Parks.
Considered the most thrilling spectacle in the animal kingdom, the annual mass migration of wildebeest and other herbivores, with their ever-attendant entourage of predators is a breathtaking experience.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and embark on an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in the Rushaga sector. This remote and enchanting region offers a unique opportunity to encounter these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Buhoma, located in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, is one of the most popular destinations for gorilla trekking in the world. Here, you have the chance to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat, an experience that is sure to be the highlight of your trip to Uganda.
The One and Only Gorilla Nest is an eco-chic retreat that offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the magic of Rwanda while indulging in world-class hospitality.
By Alice Morrison Our riverboat guide looks at me earnestly. ‘Did you know that hippos are actually really bad swimmers but elephants can swim very well?’ asks Clinton. We are on a small boat in Murchison Falls game park on the Victoria Nile River in north-west Uganda. There are hippo eyes all around our boat, […]
By Daudi Mutalya Balye – Chief Exploring Officer Buutu Safaris Gorilla Trekking is a thrilling and once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most magnificent creatures – the mountain gorillas. Found in the dense forests of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, these gentle […]
By Daudi Mutalya Balye – Chief Exploring Officer Buutu Safaris Many times people will come visit Uganda and Rwanda to see mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees but often confuse gorillas for chimpanzees.These two Apes have distinctive features,and this is how you will be able to tell a difference on your next primate safari in Uganda and […]
Gorilla trekking in Uganda finally resumed in an effort to reopen tourism. This was after the complete shutdown of tourism in Uganda for months owing to the Covid 19 pandemic. We were therefore lucky to have a group of 12 guests going gorilla tracking as one of the first groups to go tracking in a […]
Uganda and Rwanda are two of three countries (DR Congo is the third) in the world where mountain gorilla trekking is possible. For decades, the Buutu Safaris team has gone on gorilla tours in both Rwanda and Uganda with hundreds of trekkers from all over the world. A common refrain among prospective trekkers is “which […]
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