Buhoma Sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Buhoma Sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
For many visitors, trekking the magnificent mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the experience of a lifetime. A gorilla trek with CTPH offers travelers the chance to experience the mountain gorillas up close with one of Africa’s premier primatologist and conservationist.
Trekking Gorillas with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, the author of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet, Founder and CEO of CTPH is a rewarding experience. Depending on how far the gorilla night nests are from the gorillas, this can sometimes include visiting the nests and collecting fecal samples, which are later analyzed at the Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Centre with CTPH and Uganda Wildlife Authority in Buhoma sector.
All travelers must wear a mask and keep a distance of not less than 10 metres away from gorillas, going through their daily grooming rituals. No matter the experience, the bucket list item of gorilla trekking in Uganda with CTPH will be one you never forget.
Intimate Gorilla Experience & Trekking led by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka at $2,452* (per group)
*Trekking gorillas with Dr. Gladys does not include her return ticket with Aerolink in Entebbe, Uganda, for travel to and from Bwindi at $452
Gorilla Trekking with other members of the CTPH team $500
Gorilla Permit processing fees $100
Behind The Scenes Tour (per group) of our CTPH Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Centre includes a Power Point/Flip Chart Presentation and Lab Technician experience $250
Email: gorillaconservationcamp@ctph.org
Connect with Us: +256 752 330 139, +256 700 720 997 or +256 780 484 259
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*Make sure you make payment only to the bank account below.
US DOLLAR & UGX BANK ACCOUNTS:
Bank name: STANBIC BANK UGANDA LIMITED
Account name: GORILLA CONSERVATION CAMP
Account number: 9030024756873 (USD) | 9030024755907 (UGX)
Branch code: 031017
Swift code: SBICUGKX
Please note the price for gorilla permits, starting 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026:
1. Foreign Non Residents $800
2. Foreign Residents $700
3. East Africans 300,000 UGX
4. Rest of Africa $500
Gorilla habituation experience:
1. Foreign Non Residents $1,500
2. Foreign Residents $1,000
3. Rest of Africa $1,000
4. East African Citizens 750,000 UGX
Rates include, guide fee, park entrance fees for the day and community development contribution.
*Please note that gorilla permits are subject to availability on the date and time of booking. Booking in advance is advised.
Car hire: Travel to Bwindi by road takes 10 – 11 hours. Hiring a car with a guide is another recommended means of transport to Bwindi.
If you miss these two, there are buses that can take you up to Kihihi town or Butogota. We can then arrange a pick up from the bus station to the camp at an extra cost. Please note that while travelling in these buses, you are advised to take care of or make sure you move with some of your luggage all the time, especially laptops, mobile phones, money, amongst others.