Uganda Gorilla Experience 9 days

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Uganda Gorilla Experience 9 days - G Adventures

15.04.2026

€2.211,75

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Overview

Experience Uganda in 9 days on an adventurous overland camping trip full of unforgettable wildlife and nature experiences. You can expect impressive gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee spotting in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, dreamlike landscapes at Lake Bunyonyi, a tea plantation in the midst of green hills and finally the relaxed Jinja on the Nile. This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience Uganda in an authentic, active and natural way and is also looking for the special feeling of a camping adventure under the African stars.

*Travel health insurance is mandatory for this tour. We will be happy to help you take out this insurance.

Duration of the trip: 9 days / 8 nights

Starts: Kampala

Ends: Kampala

Transport: Lando (off-road vehicle), minibuses, hiking

Meals: 7x breakfast, 5x lunch, 6x dinner

Single room upgrade: possible from EUR 119.00 (availability must be checked; please indicate your request in the notes when enquiring or booking)

Group size: max. 22 on average 18 people

Age range: 15 - 99 (all minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Duration

9 days

Tour Type

International Group Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

22 people

Included/Excluded

Welcome meeting in Kampala
Visit to the AidChild Cafe & Gallery in Kayabwe
Discover Moment in Jinja
Guided gorilla trekking including permit
Chimpanzee tracking in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Visit to a tea plantation
All transfers between destinations and to and from the included activities

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa (if necessary)
some meals

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Tour PDF

Included/Excluded

Welcome meeting in Kampala
Visit to the AidChild Cafe & Gallery in Kayabwe
Discover Moment in Jinja
Guided gorilla trekking including permit
Chimpanzee tracking in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Visit to a tea plantation
All transfers between destinations and to and from the included activities

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa (if necessary)
some meals

Tour Itinerary

Kampala

Arrival in Kampala possible at any time. After your arrival, you will meet your guide and the group at the welcome meeting and receive all the important information about the trip. You can then relax and start your Uganda adventure.

Hotel: Red Chilli Hideaway (or similar)

Kampala → Lake Bunyonyi

Today you will be travelling in an overland vehicle towards Lake Bunyonyi. On the way, you will cross the equator and experience how Uganda's landscape continues to change on the way to the south-west of the country. Once you arrive at the lake, a particularly beautiful natural backdrop awaits you.

Hotel: Bunyonyi Overland Resort (or similar)

Gorilla trekking

One of the absolute highlights of the trip awaits you today: a guided hike in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the footsteps of the mountain gorillas. This unique encounter with the impressive animals in their natural habitat is an experience that you are guaranteed never to forget.

Hotel: Bunyonyi Overland Resort (or similar)

Lake Bunyonyi

Today is free for you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi at your own pace. Whether relaxing by the water, exploring or taking part in optional activities, here you can fully savour the special tranquillity and nature of Uganda.

Hotel: Bunyonyi Overland Resort (or similar)

Lake Bunyonyi → Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Today your journey continues to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve. During the journey, you will travel through Uganda's varied landscapes and later reach your next camp in the midst of a green and natural environment.

Hotel: Craters Campsite & Country Lodge (or similar)

Kalinzu Forest Reserve → Lake Mburo National Park

Today you start early for an exciting chimpanzee tracking tour in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve. Afterwards, you will visit a tea plantation and learn more about the cultivation and production of tea. Afterwards, you will continue towards Lake Mburo National Park, where you can end the day in a beautiful natural setting.

Hotel: Leopard Rest Camp (or similar)

Lake Mburo National Park → Jinja

Today you head back east to Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda. On the way, you will visit the AidChild Equation Café and Gallery at the Equator, where your lunch will also support a social project. You then continue the long journey to Jinja.

Hotel: Nile River Explorers River Camp (or similar)

Jinja

Today you have time to explore Jinja on your own. The city is known for its outdoor and adventure activities on the Nile and offers numerous optional options if you are in the mood for action or relaxed exploration.

Hotel: Nile River Explorers River Camp (or similar)

Jinja → Kampala

Today we return to Kampala, where the journey ends in the early afternoon. In your luggage: impressive animal encounters, spectacular nature and a real Uganda adventure. We say: See you soon! :)

Tour Highlights

Experience mountain gorillas up close in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy the beautiful landscape around Lake Bunyonyi
Watch chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Learn more about tea cultivation during a visit to the plantation
Travelling through Uganda in an overland vehicle and experiencing the country intensively
Enjoy the Nile and numerous optional activities in Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda
Camping under the African starry sky

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

In addition to the many activities already included, you can also book optional activities. This allows you to customise and optimise the tour according to your wishes. You can find all available extras in the "Tour PDF". When making your booking or enquiry, please write in the notes which extras you would like to add. Depending on availability, you can also do this after you have finalised your booking. Your triplanet team will also be happy to help you. :)

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:
Kampala International Airport

Latest arrival time:
Arrival possible at any time on day 1.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I take off:
Kampala International Airport

Latest departure time:
Please do not plan your departure before 7 pm on the last day of the tour.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs EUR 50.00. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

German, Austrian and Swiss nationals require an e-visa to enter the country, which must be applied for at least 10 days before entry.

Nationals of other countries should contact the relevant ministry or the Philippine embassy in their home country for information on specific visa requirements.

Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

The minimum age is 15 years. Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult when travelling.

Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €30-60 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always a good idea to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

* Free change (subject to availability and at the same tour price) or conversion to a “Lifetime deposit” with G Adventures/TruTravels, up to 35 days before the start of the tour.
* Cancellation fees in the amount of the deposit up to 35 days before the start of the tour, thereafter full tour price.

Requests for changes or cancellations must be made by email to info@traveldiewelt.de.

These conditions ensure flexibility in travel planning and at the same time offer security for last-minute changes or cancellations.

Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Uganda

Operator

G Adventures

Tour duration

10 days & shorter