Uganda Gorilla Trekking from United Kingdom, Prices & Packages

Planning a successful Uganda gorilla trekking experience from the United Kingdom (UK) is now easier than ever before. At Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd, we make planning and booking gorilla trekking adventures simple for everyone. We are the number one company to book your dream gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda and beyond.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda from the United Kingdom offers a rare opportunity for you to be part of an unforgettable journey to observe mountain gorillas.

The mountain gorillas are unique animals, and to see them, the available destinations include only Uganda, Rwanda, & Congo. Booking your gorilla trekking tour to Uganda while in the UK is a dream come true for you to witness these unique apes.

At Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd, we capture bookings regardless of your location in the UK. We can receive your inquiry whether you live in Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, or Glasgow.

Even if you are in Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cambridge, Oxford, or any other town/city, and you want to visit Uganda to see mountain gorillas or other attractions, we have you covered.

Planning your Uganda gorilla trekking from the UK

To enjoy your extraordinary gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda, you should plan for your connectivity appropriately. The available flight connections to Entebbe include London Heathrow to EBB, London Gatwick to EBB, Birmingham-EBB, Manchester-EBB, or Edinburgh-EBB.

Alternatively, fly to Kigali & cross to Uganda in just a 4-5 hours’ drive and be part of a gorilla trekking experience. The connecting flight options to Kigali include London Heathrow-KGL, and more.

Where to visit to see the Uganda gorillas

Uganda comprises 2 National Parks, each offering a rare chance for you to explore mountain gorillas. They include Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a UNESCO Site and is largely a rainforest dominated Protected Area. Bwindi National Park offers both normal gorilla treks & a unique mountain gorilla habituation adventure.

At Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, expect to begin your adventure from the 4 regions/sectors. These include Ruhija sector, Nkuringo, Rushaga or Buhoma –these can be visited by tourists on Uganda gorilla tour from UK.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park covers 33.7 sq. km and has only one sector for you to begin your trek with mountain gorillas. The Ntebeko is where you should expect to commence your search for the Mgahinga mountain gorillas in Uganda.

It is the perfect location for you to experience an exclusive encounter with Uganda mountain gorillas. Only one habituated group of gorillas resides in Mgahinga and has a capacity of only 8pax.

When to plan and book Uganda gorilla trekking from the United Kingdom

Booking Uganda gorilla trekking tours from the UK is safe during the peak dry season. It is during the dry months that you stand a chance to experience ideal weather conditions to observe the gorillas & their rare behaviors.

To enjoy your memorable gorilla trekking adventure, consider tailoring your tour around June to September or December-February. These peak dry months come with low rainfall, and the terrains are less muddy or slippery.

The dry months are far better than the wet or off-peak months of the year when parks receive heavy rainfall.

Securing Uganda gorilla permits from the United Kingdom.

Book your Uganda gorilla permit at US Dollars 800 per person for foreign non-residents (international tourist). The foreign residents can get Uganda permits at US Dollars 700 per person, while Ugandans or East African citizens pay UGX 300,000. Booking Uganda gorilla permits can be safely done through a reliable company like Flawless Adventure Planners Limited.

The gorilla tracking regulations to expect to follow

As you plan to embark on the trek with the Uganda gorillas, expect to observe the set rules and regulations. Among the set regulations or rules to respect is observing a safe distance of 10m. Eligible trekkers should be above 15 years to book gorilla permits.

Where to stay during the Uganda gorilla trek from the UK

When planning a Uganda gorilla trekking tour from the UK, ensure that you have secured a place to stay. Budget, midrange, or luxury accommodation options are available across Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. They include Buhoma Lodge, Rafiki Safari Lodge Bwindi, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Trackers Safari Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, and Gorilla Leisure Lodge.

Getting to Bwindi or Mgahinga from Entebbe -Uganda

After landing at Entebbe, the next stage is connecting to your dream destination; Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. Driving to Bwindi/Mgahinga starting from Entebbe takes between 8 and 9 hours.

Getting to Bwindi/Mgahinga is also possible by air –you fly from Entebbe up to Kihihi airstrip/Kisoro Airport. Expect to connect from Kisoro/Kihihi by road.

How to book Uganda gorilla tour from UK

Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd is a specialist when it comes to planning or booking thrilling mountain gorillas in Uganda while you are in UK (United Kingdom). Below is a form to fill in your details and send us your inquiry.