Gorilla Trek
Spend up to four hours amongst a family of wild mountain gorillas
This unique gorilla habituation experience, in Uganda, offers a fantastic opportunity to spend up to four hours amongst these remarkable primates. Rather than an all-to-brief hour in their company, observe and photograph them at a gentler pace.
Spend up to four hours amongst a family of wild mountain gorillas
Have enough time to capture the perfect photograph of these beautiful primates.
Take part in the valuable task of habituating gorillas to the presence of humans.
Stay at the stunning Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, positioned on a high ridge.
Unlike a normal gorilla trek, this experience offers something far more immersive, complex and powerful. The unrushed nature of the habituation trek allows for a far more relaxed appreciation of the everyday gorilla-family scenes, but it also presents photographers with the time they need to capture the perfect shot. Expect the gorillas to be slightly less comfortable around humans than on a normal trek, but this is part of the nature of a habituation trek – making for a wilder experience as well.
Day 1
Entebbe
Day 2
Entebbe - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Entebbe
Day 1
Entebbe
Day 2
Entebbe - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Stay at the stunning Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, positioned on a high ridge.
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Spend up to four hours amongst a family of wild mountain gorillas
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Entebbe
There are just two gorilla families that are currently being habituated, in the dense foliage of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. During this process, they can only be visited by researchers and those joining one of these habituation treks.
Trek deep into the trees, led by highly trained trackers and guides. Pick up the trail of clues that they have left behind as they roam through the forest. The search really begins when you find the nest from the night before and, given your early start, the gorillas are usually found soon after this.
After a challenging trek through this green wilderness, eventually reach the family’s location. Approach cautiously, getting close to these powerful yet intelligent creatures. Using non-threatening body language and the knowledge of the guides, put the dominant silverback at ease and allow him to assert his dominance.
Stay amongst the company of the gorilla family, watching as they slowly relax to the presence of humans. Still not fully habituated, it is only through this time-intensive approach that they will eventually become fully comfortable in the company of humans.
With up to four hours to watch and listen to the gorillas as they eat, play and groom one another, this is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in their world. And for photographers, it presents the opportunity to take time to capture the perfect shot.
Watch the intricacies of the social hierarchy unfold, see surprisingly human patterns of behaviour develop and observe the unending consumption of plant matter that is necessary to sustain these powerful creatures.
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
From December until the end of February the weather is typically drier, although showers are still very possible. This is the hottest time of year and can feel very tropical. However, the altitude means that temperatures remain manageable and still drop quickly at night.
From December until the end of February the weather is typically drier, although showers are still very possible. This is the hottest time of year and can feel very tropical. However, the altitude means that temperatures remain manageable and still drop quickly at night.
The long rains begin in March and last until May. During this time, road travel can be a challenge and delays are frequent. However, gorilla trekking continues unaffected, although you should expect to get wet and muddy.
The long rains begin in March and last until May. During this time, road travel can be a challenge and delays are frequent. However, gorilla trekking continues unaffected, although you should expect to get wet and muddy.
The long rains begin in March and last until May. During this time, road travel can be a challenge and delays are frequent. However, gorilla trekking continues unaffected, although you should expect to get wet and muddy.
The coolest and driest time of year is between June and early September. This is one of the most popular times to visit, although both mornings and evenings can be very chilly at higher altitudes.
The coolest and driest time of year is between June and early September. This is one of the most popular times to visit, although both mornings and evenings can be very chilly at higher altitudes.
The coolest and driest time of year is between June and early September. This is one of the most popular times to visit, although both mornings and evenings can be very chilly at higher altitudes.
The short rains arrive in late September and continue until November. However, travel is still possible and the overcast skies can make for some fantastic photographs.
The short rains arrive in late September and continue until November. However, travel is still possible and the overcast skies can make for some fantastic photographs.
The short rains arrive in late September and continue until November. However, travel is still possible and the overcast skies can make for some fantastic photographs.
From December until the end of February the weather is typically drier, although showers are still very possible. This is the hottest time of year and can feel very tropical. However, the altitude means that temperatures remain manageable and still drop quickly at night.
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