Uganda Gorilla Trek from London

Overview

Uganda gorilla trek from London is an amazing adventure that gets you right from your homeland in London, flying way long to Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, our company representative meets you and welcomes you in a warm way to Uganda the Pearl of Africa. You will unfold your safari with a beautiful view of Lake Victoria and the stunning people of Uganda who are always willing to bring the best smile out of you. Uganda is the best gorilla trekking destination in East Africa because it has two national parks that harbor mountain gorillas. This will give you higher chances to meet mountain gorillas in their natural misty canopies. When you travel from London to track mountain gorillas in Uganda you have two options Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Uganda mountain gorilla trekking experience starts with a city tour in Entebbe or Kampala. Then you embark on the 8-hour drive to southwestern Uganda to encounter the gigantic mountain gorillas. One to track mountain gorillas in Uganda, you have to book for a permit at least 3 months in advance because there is always competition for the gorilla permits. It is always better to deal with a local tour operator who will stretch to purchase a gorilla permit. This will guarantee you to track gorillas at your scheduled time of travel. Uganda is endowed with over 26 gorilla families in two gorilla destinations and this puts Uganda at a higher ranking in possession of the largest gorilla population in the whole world. Travelers can reward themselves with a mountain gorilla trekking experience in Uganda when they visit the country for their holidays.

The gorilla trekking experience can be combined with wildlife since Uganda harbors over 10 national parks and every national park has unique wildlife. Therefore, expect a different experience from each national park. Most travelers who combine gorilla trekking with Uganda wildlife safari in most cases visit Queen Elizabeth National Park and always enjoy a touch of wildlife in the open savanna and then seal the trip with gorilla trekking. However, if you have more time in Uganda you can go around Uganda and enjoy the beauty of Uganda, you also engage in Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda can also be done from Rwanda where you can fly from London to Kigali International Airport. You enjoy the beauty of Rwanda and engage in safari activities by visiting different national parks. For example, Akagera National Park home to the Big 5, Nyungwe National Park, and Gishwati-Mukura National Park which harbor hundreds of chimpanzees. Trekking gorillas in Uganda are preferred to Kigali gorillas because gorilla trekking permits are cheaper in Uganda than in Rwanda. Secondly, Uganda has almost half of the world’s remaining gorilla population and this gives you a guarantee to meet the gorillas in their natural habitat. You can connect from Katuna or Cyanika which are borders of Rwanda and Uganda and you can easily connect to either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to enjoy your adventure.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda can be combined with a Batwa cultural tour where you visit the Batwa in their community. This is the shortest group of people and it is so interesting that they have been in the forest for the rest of their life and will tell you about their lifestyle while in the forest. A gorilla permit in Uganda costs about USD 800 giving a chance to spend an hour with mountain gorillas while you take pictures and videos. Gorilla trekking can take about 30 minutes to 5 hours including an hour that you have to spend with the giant gorillas.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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