Fly-In Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Luxury Wildlife Safaris
Fly-in gorilla trekking in Uganda takes you from Entebbe to Bwindi in under 90 minutes, instead of 10 hours by road. Tell us your dates and we will send you a free, priced itinerary in under 24 hours.
Free itinerary in under 24 hours★ 5.0 on TripAdvisorUgandan-owned since 2019UTB licensed
Who Are Pomelo-Ibis Adventures?
We are Brian and Lindah, two Ugandans who started Pomelo-Ibis Adventures in Kampala in 2019 to plan gorilla trips the way we would want them planned for our own families.
We book your gorilla permit ourselves on the Uganda Wildlife Authority portal, put you on a short flight instead of a long drive, and choose lodges that fit how you travel. Brian guides trips himself, and Lindah still travels with guests too. In May 2024 she walked beside a 68-year-old guest living with Parkinson's as porters carried him by sedan chair to the gorillas in Buhoma. Read his story.
More about usHow Does Planning a Gorilla Safari With Us Work?
You tell us your dates, we send a free, priced itinerary in under 24 hours, and a 30% deposit confirms it.
- 01Tell us what you wantYour month, how many of you, how far you can walk. One WhatsApp message to Lindah or Brian is enough.
- 02Get your free itineraryIn under 24 hours: day by day, named lodges, flights and a clear price. We check permits live while we write it.
- 03Confirm and travelA 30% deposit secures your permits, flights and lodges. Brian or one of our guides meets you at Entebbe, and we stay with you until you fly home.
Which Gorilla Safari in Uganda Should You Book?
Book the 5 day safari for an easy pace, the 7 day itinerary for gorillas and big game in one week, or the 12 day safari for chimps, lions and two gorilla treks each. Prices include permits, flights, lodges and meals.
Priced journeys
Prices Include Permits and Flights
Easy pace
5 days · Fly-in · Buhoma, Bwindi
5 Day Gorilla Safari for Seniors
- Rest afternoon before trek day
- Bwindi's gentlest sector
- Porter and sedan chair included
Most complete
7 days · Fly-in · Queen Elizabeth and Rushaga
7 Day Gorilla Trekking Itinerary
- Sunrise game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise
- Gorilla trek in Rushaga
- Two flights, no 10-hour drive back
Two gorilla treks
12 days · Fly-in · Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi
12 Day Uganda Fly-In Safari With Gorillas
- Two gorilla treks for each of you
- Chimps in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
- Buffalo Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness, Four Gorillas
More journeys
Built Around Your Dates
6 days
Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Volcanoes National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi. Two gorilla treks in two countries.
6 days
Rwanda Golden Monkeys and Uganda Gorilla Safari
Golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, then mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
11 days
Uganda Gorillas and Great Migration Safari
The Serengeti and Maasai Mara, chimps in Kibale, gorillas in Bwindi.
12 days
Maasai Mara and Uganda Gorilla Safari
Big cats in the Maasai Mara, chimps in Kibale and gorillas in Bwindi.
22 days
Grand Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps, Kidepo and the Nile
Jinja, Sipi Falls, Kidepo, Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo.
When Is the Best Time to Go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?
June to September and December to February are the best months, because the forest trails are driest, but those months sell out first. Tap a month to see what to expect.
January
Short dry season
- Rain
- Low
- Trails
- Mostly firm
- Visitors
- Busy
- Permits
- Book 4 to 6 months ahead
A good month for gorilla trekking and for game drives in Queen Elizabeth.
Get My Free January ItineraryGorillas can be visited all year. Bwindi is a rainforest, so it can rain in any month. Pack a rain jacket and our packing list.
How Much Does Gorilla Trekking in Uganda Cost?
A gorilla permit in Uganda costs $800 per person, against $1,500 in Rwanda, and our fly-in gorilla safaris start from $6,215 per person with permits, flights, lodges and meals included.
| What you pay for | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gorilla permit, Uganda | $800 per person |
| Gorilla permit, Rwanda | $1,500 per person |
| Porter on trek day | $20 to $25 |
| Sedan chair, if you cannot walk the trail | $300 to $500 |
| Our fly-in gorilla safaris, all included | From $6,215 per person |
Permit prices are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Flying from Entebbe to Bwindi with AeroLink takes under 90 minutes, against 8 to 10 hours by road. Read fly-in vs driving to Bwindi and Uganda vs Rwanda for gorillas.
★★★★★
"Lindah & Brian have given us a lifelong memory."
Wendy S, Perth · Kibale and Bwindi, November to December 2025
"Lindah and Brian always made us feeling like being a part of their family."
"Highly recommend for those who are looking for dedicated, flexible tour service."
What Do Guests Say About Pomelo-Ibis Adventures?
Guests rate us 5.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, from 10 reviews, every one of them five stars. Read them on TripAdvisor
What Does a Gorilla Safari With Us Look Like?
It looks like this: real guests on real Pomelo-Ibis trips, from the AeroLink flight into Bwindi to game drives in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls.
Every photo here was taken on a Pomelo-Ibis trip and is shared with our guests' permission.
Where Else Can You Go With Us?
We plan safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, so gorillas and the Great Migration can be one trip with one team.
What Should You Read Before You Book?
These are the questions guests ask us most, answered by the people who run the trips.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
How much does gorilla trekking cost in Uganda?
A Uganda gorilla permit costs $800 per person, compared with $1,500 in Rwanda. Fly-in gorilla safaris with Pomelo-Ibis Adventures start from $6,215 per person, including permits, flights, lodges and meals.
How fast will I get my itinerary?
In under 24 hours. Send us your month, group size and how far you can walk, and we reply with a free, priced, day by day itinerary.
How do I get a gorilla trekking permit?
Permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and sell out months ahead in peak season. We book them directly on the permit portal and confirm yours before you travel.
How difficult is gorilla trekking?
Treks take from under an hour to more than 6 hours on steep, muddy trails. Porters help on the slopes, and sedan chairs carry travelers who cannot walk the trail.
Is gorilla trekking safe?
Yes. Armed Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers lead every group of up to 8 visitors, and every Pomelo-Ibis trip includes BARSOS emergency medical evacuation cover.
How do I pay, and what if I cancel?
A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due before your safari starts, by bank transfer or card. Cancelling 60 or more days out costs 15%, and gorilla permits are non-refundable once bought. See our terms and conditions.
Your Free Gorilla Itinerary, in Under 24 Hours
Tell us your month, how many of you are coming and how far you can walk. We will check permits and send you a day by day plan with a clear price.
+256 784 240480 · lindah@pomelo-ibisadventures.com · Kampala, Uganda
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