Is it guarantee can get permit?

Is it fixed dates, could I come later? Ideally I would like to come end of the 2nd week.

The tours depart on fixed dates. The next departure scheduled is 30 January, and the one after that 06 February. Are either of those any good?

I'm a vegan but I'm not fussy I'm happy to eat rice and vegetables the entire time but I was just wondering if you thought this would be a huge issue or if it could be fairly easily accommodated?

We do accommodate Vegans on tour. The variety of alternative-meat/dairy options may be limited as we may not have the specialised brands that are available back in one's home country, but our Tour Leader will do their best to provide suitable meals. (We do get a lot of Vegetarians and vegans on tour).

What is the accommodation like on this trip?

This is a camping trip. Clients will share a 2-man canvas tent, sleeping mattress supplied. Shared bathroom facilities. Clients need to bring their own pillow and sleeping bag.

Two question please 1- what are the additional charges to the tow parks 2-you describe accommodations as "camping". From my experience camping can mean a wide range please describe in more detail.

Camping is in two person tents. We stay in official campsites and while it is fair to say facilities vary, we provide all the equipment except a sleeping bag (which you must bring). We have departures running in 2023 but no more availability on 2022 gorilla tours.

What do you mean by Subject to purchasing gorilla & chimpanzee permits. Also is there a minimum and maximum number on the tour?

The tour has a minimum of 6 passengers and a maximum of 24 passengers. The Gorilla & Chimp Permit are mandatory to purchase at the time of booking (along with your deposit) in order to secure the permit for the Gorilla Trekking and Chimp Excursion.

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US $1,399 per person

9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Camping)

9 days

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Start and end in Kampala

5.0

3 traveler reviews

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$1,865

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+ $995 Gorilla & Chimp Permit

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Operator: Acacia Adventure Holidays
Overland Truck: Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kampala to Equator Point
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Equator Point
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee Trekking in reserve with briefing
Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3
Lake Bunyonyi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Paddle across Lake Bunyonyi
- Visit local orphanage
- Village visits
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4
Gorilla Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking with briefing
Landmarks
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5
Gorilla Trek or Leisure Day
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking (if not completed on Day 4)
- Boating on Lake Bunyonyi
- Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
- Community walks
- Bird watching
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Equator photo stop
- Explore Kampala nightlife
- Local cuisine dining
- Experience local hospitality
Landmarks
Equator Point
Lake Victoria
Day 7
Kampala to Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets
- Bike tours
- Volunteering activities
- Adrenaline activities
Landmarks
Source of the Nile River
Day 8
Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the Nile (Grade 5 rapids)
- Volunteer at Softpower project
- Bike rides
- Village walks
- Poolside relaxation
Landmarks
River Nile
Day 9
Jinja to Kampala Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Equator Point

Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Equator Point
Lake Victoria

Landmarks
Source of the Nile River

Landmarks
River Nile

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Insurance
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Additional Services

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Acacia Adventure Holidays

4.7

(300 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

84%

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Travel Insurance

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Kieran
June 8th, 2018
5.0
Liz Is amazing. So full of caring and love. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide. Miss you Liz!
Traveled in May 2017
K
Kat
June 2nd, 2018
5.0
This tour was so amazing, I would do it again in a heartbeat! Sammy is simply the best guide out there!
Traveled in March 2017
A
A TourRadar Traveller
June 2nd, 2018
5.0
Everything about this tour was wonderful! Would do it again in a heartbeat! Sammy is the best!
Traveled in March 2017

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To Wednesday
4 Mar, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
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$1,865
US $1,399 per person
Gorilla & Chimp Permit
$995
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3 Mar, 2026
To Wednesday
11 Mar, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
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To Wednesday
8 Apr, 2026
English
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From Tuesday
21 Apr, 2026
To Wednesday
29 Apr, 2026
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27 May, 2026
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$995
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26 May, 2026
To Wednesday
3 Jun, 2026
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From Tuesday
16 Jun, 2026
To Wednesday
24 Jun, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
$1,865
US $1,492 per person
Gorilla & Chimp Permit
$995
-20%
From Tuesday
23 Jun, 2026
To Wednesday
1 Jul, 2026
English
From:
$1,865
US $1,492 per person
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$995

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C
Chris
Asked on June 23rd, 2025
Can I pay cash?
Payments
- C
  Chris
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  Is it guarantee can get permit?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written June 2025
  A Gorilla Permit has been secured for you.
K
Kathryn
Asked on September 3rd, 2023
Is it fixed dates, could I come later? Ideally I would like to come end of the 2nd week.
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written September 2023
  The tours depart on fixed dates. The next departure scheduled is 30 January, and the one after that 06 February. Are either of those any good?
A
Alexandra
Asked on August 6th, 2023
I'm a vegan but I'm not fussy I'm happy to eat rice and vegetables the entire time but I was just wondering if you thought this would be a huge issue or if it could be fairly easily accommodated?
Meals
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written August 2023
  We do accommodate Vegans on tour. The variety of alternative-meat/dairy options may be limited as we may not have the specialised brands that are available back in one's home country, but our Tour Leader will do their best to provide suitable meals. (We do get a lot of Vegetarians and vegans on tour).
D
Dawn
Asked on May 20th, 2023
What is the accommodation like on this trip?
Accommodation
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written May 2023
  This is a camping trip. Clients will share a 2-man canvas tent, sleeping mattress supplied. Shared bathroom facilities. Clients need to bring their own pillow and sleeping bag.
C
Crystal
Asked on November 24th, 2022
Two question please 1- what are the additional charges to the tow parks 2-you describe accommodations as "camping". From my experience camping can mean a wide range please describe in more detail.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written November 2022
  Camping is in two person tents. We stay in official campsites and while it is fair to say facilities vary, we provide all the equipment except a sleeping bag (which you must bring). We have departures running in 2023 but no more availability on 2022 gorilla tours.
J
Jon
Asked on August 22nd, 2022
What do you mean by Subject to purchasing gorilla & chimpanzee permits. Also is there a minimum and maximum number on the tour?
Group size
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written August 2022
  The tour has a minimum of 6 passengers and a maximum of 24 passengers. The Gorilla & Chimp Permit are mandatory to purchase at the time of booking (along with your deposit) in order to secure the permit for the Gorilla Trekking and Chimp Excursion.
- J
  Jon
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  Is the permit included in the cost? And if not how much are they?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written August 2022
  The Permit is in addition to the Tour Price. Depending on which departure you are looking at the Tour Price is from US$994 to $1,325 + $800 Gorilla & Chimp Permit.

From

$1,865

-25%

US $1,399 per person

+ $995 Gorilla & Chimp Permit

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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Tour ID: 106764

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before April 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Acacia Adventure Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 61 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Acacia Adventure Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Acacia Adventure Holidays" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Camping)

Itinerary

Kampala to Equator Point

Chimpanzee Trekking

Included Activities

Lake Bunyonyi

Optional Activities

Gorilla Trek

Included Activities

Gorilla Trek or Leisure Day

Optional Activities

Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

Optional Activities

Kampala to Jinja

Optional Activities

Jinja

Optional Activities

Jinja to Kampala Departure

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