Bwindi gorilla tracking safari started in April 1993 and is a very captivating activity which involves trekking in the wilderness as well as hiking along the hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of these primate Apes. Gorilla tracking safaris are done in Uganda and Rwanda by African safaris and Adventures. The Gorilla tracking experience starts at eight in the morning and occasionally lasts the whole day. The park management organizes a briefing about the general conduct or behavior of trackers when visiting the Gorillas. Currently, there are four habituated groups in Bwindi.

Ranger guides lead the visitors to the forest traps in search of these creatures. The Gorilla trackers follow the flattened foliage and piles of dung and sometimes the previous night’s nest to get the sense of direction in which the Gorillas headed. This involves passing through giant thickets of bamboo, dense vegetation in view of monkeys jumping from branch to branch, chimpanzees in search for food and edible plants. The trackers hack through the under growth with machetes in a bid to make bearable paths for visitors.  

The Gorilla tracking activity can last for a couple of hours or minutes depending on the movement of the Gorillas the previous day. On discovering Gorillas, visitors are urged to keep a distance of five meters and not to use flash while taking photos. Gorilla tracking safari in bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is an exceptionally rich and varied ecosystem. It is one of the most unique and important forests in Africa. The park ranges from lowland to afro-montane forest, a moist tropical forest that is unique in Uganda and rare among East African protected areas. The park is located in southwestern Uganda and covers 331 Kms (128 square miles).

It lies at the edge of the great western rift valley and is part of the highest block of Kigezi or Rukiga highlands. The park has a wide altitude range, from 1160m(3805 ft) at the tip of the Northern Sector to 2607m(8551 ft) at Rwamunyonyi hill on the Southeastern edge of the park. It is one of the richest forests in East Africa for birds (350 species), butterflies (310 species) and trees (324 species). Bwindi also has at least 120 species of mammals including 10 species of primates. This area is also known as the Albertine rift and Bwindi has 23 birds endemic to the Albertine Rift and 10 trees endemic to Uganda.

The park has two dry seasons i.e. December-January and June-August. The wettest months are March-April and September –November. Rainfall ranges from 1130-2390 mm per year. Daily temperatures range between 7 degrees –20 degrees. The park is situated in Kabale, Rukungiri and Kisoro districts of Uganda.

Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be transferred to the Lake Victoria Hotel by African safaris and Adventures travel guide  where you will spend the night on a bed & breakfast basis. Depending on the time of your arrival, spend the afternoon on the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary excursion, although this could also be done at the end of the tour. The island is home to orphaned and rescued chimps and there are excellent photographic opportunities here
Meals: BB
Accommodation: Windsor Lake Victoria hotel

Day 2: Lake Mburo
After breakfast you Depart Entebbe and drive to Lake Mburo. There will be a chance to stop for photos at the Equator before arriving at the lodge before lunch. You have an afternoon game drive and walk before staying overnight at the Lake Mburo Tented Camp on a full board basis.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Gorilla Forest Camp

Days 3/4: Bwindi National Park/Volcanoes National Park
Drive to Bwindi National Park in Uganda or the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda - depending on where we are able to obtain gorilla permits. The following morning you are joined by the experienced trackers and guides for your gorilla track into the forest to visit one of the habituated groups.This excursion can sometimes be quite strenuous depending how far the gorillas are located from camp. On both nights you will stay on a full board basis at either our Gorilla Forest Camp or the Buhoma Guest Lodge, both close to Bwindi Park HQ. If gorilla tracking takes place in Rwanda, you will stay in accommodation close to the town of Rhungeri.
Meals : FB

Day 5: Bwindi or PNV
Before leaving gorilla territory, you will have the option to take a 2nd gorilla track or a forest walk before driving to Kabale for an overnight stay at a hotel or - time permitting - on the banks of picturesque Lake Bunyoni in a tented camp.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Mweya Lodge

Days 6/7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast you’ll be driven to the Queen Elizabeth National Park in time for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where there is ample opportunity to view thousands of hippo and crocodile. 2 nights are spent at the excellently positioned Mweya Lodge overlooking Lake Edward, where hippo grazes on the lawns at night. On the 2nd day we take a game drive through the park and there is the option to go chimpanzee tracking in the Chamburu Gorge.
Meals: FB

Days 8: Entebbe
Spend the day travellling back to Entebbe via the markets in Kampala. There will also be a chance to stop for a photograph at the Equator crossing. Spend the night at the Lake Victoria Hotel, where the tour ends the following morning.
Meals : FB

Bwindi is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth. Its unique, precious flora sustains roughly half of the world's population of mountain gorillas - believed to number just 600. There's also a substantial chimpanzee population and Bwindi is the only forest in Africa in which these two apes live together. Apart from gorilla tracking, there are a number of other hikes and trails within the park. As you travel along, accompanied by an experienced tour guide, you will learn about the animals, birds, butterflies, trees and plants in the forest. This is a great way to pass the time while you wait for your pre-arranged date with a gorilla. Bwindi safari will take you to see the gorillas in a beautiful location. There are three groups of habituated gorillas in Bwindi that can be visited on a gorilla track