I know there are limited chimpanzee and gorilla permits so how far ahead do you need to book?

Yes you are quite right. trekking permits c an be very difficult to secure. Usually July/ Aug/ Sep are the busiest months but wed are still able to secure occasional permits this year.

My team is traveling to Kampala for work for two weeks. We are looking to do a Gorilla trek on our free weekend. We could either do 8-10 December 2023 or 9-11 December. There are 4 of us traveling, but depending on budget, we may only be 2 people. Could you provide a quote for either 2 people or 4 people? Also, could you provide quotes for traveling from Kampala by car and by airplane to Kihihi?

We do not have any available departures in December 2023 for the 6-day Gorilla Encounter Adventure Camping Tour. The next scheduled departure date is 09 January 2024, but not yet Guaranteed.

I am 46 years old but would like to do the 6 days camping trip. Can there be an exception with my age?

You certainly can join the tour - we simply ask that all trekking clients have good health and are relatively fit in nature.

are you organizing this tour in 2023 winter?

The Troop to the Gorillas tours continues with one or 2 departures a month frm Aug/ Sep through into 2023. You should be able to see departure dates on the Tour Radar site.

Where do we meet? Are we able to be picked up from a hotel in Kampala?

The Red Chilli is a friendly and secure, and very well established hotel. They can assist with accommodation and airport transfers from Entebbe if you wish to arrange in advance.

Are all permit prices included in the price?

The permits for the gorilla and the chimpanzee represent an additional charge.

Any information about the Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits?

GORILLA AND CHIMPANZEE PERMITS: The Uganda Wildlife Authority imposes strict regulations regarding the gorilla trekking permits. One of these is that permits must be booked and paid in advance. In order for us to do this we must collect your permit money, in addition to your normal deposit, at the time of booking. Like your deposit, the permit money is not refundable if you cancel your tour. On rare occasions, subject to permit availability, we may purchase trekking permits to view the gorillas in neighbouring Rwanda.

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Operator: Acacia Adventure Holidays
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trek
Chimpanzee Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking
Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Lake Bunyonyi
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Lake Bunyonyi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Days 4 - 5
Mountain Gorilla Trek
Mountain Gorilla Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain gorilla trekking (one trek per permit)
- Access to Lake Bunyonyi activities
Optional Activities
- Canoe hire to visit lake islands
- Visit local tribes and villages
- Visit local orphanage
- Bird watching
- Nature walks
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Equator

Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Landmarks
Equator

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Rating: 4.6 (309 reviews)
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5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
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4.6

Kieran5.0•June 2018
Led by Liz
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
Kat5.0•June 2018
Led by Sammy
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
A5.0•June 2018
Led by Sammy
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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Julia
Asked on June 28th, 2026
I know there are limited chimpanzee and gorilla permits so how far ahead do you need to book?
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written June 2026
  Yes you are quite right. trekking permits c an be very difficult to secure. Usually July/ Aug/ Sep are the busiest months but wed are still able to secure occasional permits this year.
C
Christian
Asked on October 12th, 2023
My team is traveling to Kampala for work for two weeks. We are looking to do a Gorilla trek on our free weekend. We could either do 8-10 December 2023 or 9-11 December. There are 4 of us traveling, but depending on budget, we may only be 2 people. Could you provide a quote for either 2 people or 4 people? Also, could you provide quotes for traveling from Kampala by car and by airplane to Kihihi?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
Transport
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written October 2023
  We do not have any available departures in December 2023 for the 6-day Gorilla Encounter Adventure Camping Tour. The next scheduled departure date is 09 January 2024, but not yet Guaranteed.
E
Evelyn
Asked on August 7th, 2023
I am 46 years old but would like to do the 6 days camping trip. Can there be an exception with my age?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written August 2023
  You certainly can join the tour - we simply ask that all trekking clients have good health and are relatively fit in nature.
J
Joyce
Asked on May 30th, 2022
are you organizing this tour in 2023 winter?
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written May 2022
  The Troop to the Gorillas tours continues with one or 2 departures a month frm Aug/ Sep through into 2023. You should be able to see departure dates on the Tour Radar site.
- J
  Joyce
  Traveler•Written May 2022
  sometime in end of january/ february
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written June 2022
  The Troop to Gorillas tour operates all year round.
L
Lucy
Asked on April 4th, 2022
Where do we meet? Are we able to be picked up from a hotel in Kampala?
Accommodation
Transport
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written April 2022
  The Red Chilli is a friendly and secure, and very well established hotel. They can assist with accommodation and airport transfers from Entebbe if you wish to arrange in advance.
- L
  Lucy
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  What time should we be back on November 20th? I'm trying to decide what time we should fly out.
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written April 2022
  A flight at 6.45pm on 20 Nov is too early. Check-in in Africa is usually 3 hours beforehand and it can take an hour to get to the airport from downtown Kampala, so it would really mean being packed and ready to go mid afternoon. We wont be back by then. I was thinking of a late evening flight 1130pm or so. Otherwise I'd suggest staying overnight and flying out the 21st.
S
Sheila
Asked on February 1st, 2017
Are all permit prices included in the price?
Price / Availability
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written February 2017
  The permits for the gorilla and the chimpanzee represent an additional charge.
A
Allan
Asked on August 1st, 2016
Any information about the Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits?
Other
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written August 2016
  GORILLA AND CHIMPANZEE PERMITS:
  The Uganda Wildlife Authority imposes strict regulations regarding the gorilla trekking permits. One of these is that permits must be booked and paid in advance. In order for us to do this we must collect your permit money, in addition to your normal deposit, at the time of booking. Like your deposit, the permit money is not refundable if you cancel your tour. On rare occasions, subject to permit availability, we may purchase trekking permits to view the gorillas in neighbouring Rwanda.

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