The best months to visit Gorilla Trekking are Jun – Sep, Dec – Feb. Drier months, easier trekking.
Quick facts
Currency UGX (USh) 1 USD ≈ USh 3,800
Language English / Rukiga English spoken by guides & lodges
Timezone EAT (UTC+3) No daylight saving
Best Months Jun – Sep, Dec – Feb Drier months, easier trekking
Daily Budget ~$100+ USD Permit day is $800+ alone
Visa eVisa required Apply online: $50 USD single entry
When to go
One hour face-to-face with a mountain gorilla family in the ancient rainforest of Bwindi, the most profound wildlife encounter on earth.
Health & Safety in Gorilla Trekking
- You cannot trek if you are sick: respiratory infections can kill gorillas. If you have a cold, flu, or cough, you will be turned away. No refund is given
- Yellow fever vaccination required for Uganda. Malaria prophylaxis recommended. Bwindi is at altitude (1,500–2,600m) but mosquitoes are still present
- The trek involves steep, muddy terrain at altitude. A reasonable level of fitness is required. People with serious mobility issues should consider the shorter trek sectors (Buhoma)
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Gorilla Trekking travel guide.
Timezone: EAT (UTC+3) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gorilla Trekking?
The best months to visit Gorilla Trekking are Jun – Sep, Dec – Feb (Drier months, easier trekking), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Gorilla Trekking budget breakdown.
