Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

I really couldn't have been happier with Native Africa Tours. I had some flight trouble on the way to Uganda, and Moses helped me every step of the way. I was picked up by Denis at the airport, and if I ever move to Uganda, I'd think we'd be best friends. I learned a lot about the country and the culture over the 3 days we spent together. Very professional, considerate, and made sure the trip went perfectly smooth. I couldn't recommend this company and crew enough. Thank you gentlemen for the BEST time!!

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My experience with Native Tours was exceptional from start to finish with airport pick up all the way through drop off - Moses and Chris were exceptional guides—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire journey smooth and unforgettable . Their insight into the forest and the gorillas added so much depth to the experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Native Tours was nothing short of unforgettable! Highly recommended!

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This was an impactful experience. Coming from the US, I flew into Kigali, Rwanda, was picked up and driven to Uganda. As a solo woman traveler, I felt incredibly safe. George was great company. Communication was easy. I chose Uganda over Rwanda because pricing was better. Be sure to get your East Africa Tourist Visa from the Ugandan government website only. I recommend the 4 hour habituation permit. The trekking uphill was difficult as an inexperienced hiker. Staff was incredibly patient and kind. Our guide was educational. There is great work being done here for conservation. Highly recommend. It will stay with you for life.

Best africa tour agency! Moses helped us planning everything, from giving advices for hotels, over plan the routes to booking the gorilla trekking. Chris guided us through the Queen Elizbaeth Nationalpark. We saw a lot of amazing animals, he knows very good places. Afterwards we went all together for a drink, very nice guys. Can only recommend.

My guide Mustafa was amazing! As a solo female traveler I felt safe and taken care of. The accommodations for this journey were GREAT and relaxing. Which was much needed after long drives and treks. I highly recommend this once in a life time experience for anyone and definitely recommend booking with Native Travelers. Make sure to ask for Mustafa as your guide.

I went for 5 day Trip with Native Africa Tours from 08-Sep to 12-Sep starting from Entebbe Airport covering Equator, Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Gorilla 🦍 Trek, Lake Bunyoni and Kazinga Channel before dropping us back in Entebbe Airport. Our Guide Brian was very helpful in every stage. Chris owner of the company is prompt in response despite being sick 🤢. They arranged stay in Mpogo Lodge near Mbarara for 2 days, Gorilla 🦍 Havens Lodge in Bwindi and Rock Resort in Lake Bunyoni. Mpogo lodge and Rock Resport are perfect mid range choices. Gorilla 🦍 Havens seems to be between Budget and Mid Range - It seems they renovated a budget lodge, but still room size and features are far below mid range. When I had water issues with Mpogo Lodge on day 1, I informed our guide Brian who arranged for better alternate room on same lodge for day 4 stay. Food 🥘 is very good in all places. Brian stopped on many places so that I can click beautiful photos. We applied for Gorilla 🦍 trekking permit in Rushaga sector, but got the same in Nkuringo sector. Trek was good with medium challenging level. Brian helped to arrange for better Gorilla 🦍 group. In Kazinga Channel I went for public shared boating 🛶 I feel they covered very limited area during those 2 hours. This is one aspect I think improvement is required as they deliberately drive slowly in last few minutes. I highly recommend Native Africa Tours specially inform Chris to allot Brian as Guide for your memorable experience.

I had a truly unforgettable experience with Native African Tours, and I can’t recommend them enough. From the very beginning, it was clear that this is a locally based company that genuinely cares about their clients. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and constant communication made me feel confident and supported throughout the entire process. Despite giving them very short notice, they went above and beyond to arrange a wonderful trekking excursion to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Getting gorilla permits on such short notice is no small feat, but they made it happen—and the result was a trip I’ll never forget. Moses deserves special recognition—he managed all the logistics seamlessly and kept in close contact with me every step of the way, always making sure everything was in place and adapting to my needs with genuine care. And Chris, my guide, was simply outstanding. Warm, knowledgeable, and full of good energy—he made the trek not just smooth, but truly special. The lodges we stayed throughout the trip exceeded everything I had in mind: incredible views and the nicest and warmest service. If you're planning a visit to Uganda, you can trust Native African Tours to arrange the best trip you can have. They’re passionate, reliable, and deeply committed to sharing the beauty of their country in the most authentic and meaningful way. And you will be supporting local businesses. Thank you, Moses and Chris, for showing me a side of Uganda I’ll always carry with me.

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An experience you won't forget - driving to Bwindi, taking in its breathtaking nature at Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge (offering tasty local food and dawa tea), before trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable forest, encountering a family of wild mountain Gorillas 🦍 up-close and in a small group of trekkers (pictures attached). Lake Bunyonyi is equally worth visiting and Native Africa Tours knows where the best spots and lodges are located (Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort is a gem!) I'd definitely book with them again 👍👌

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My trip to see the Gorillas was amazing. Thank you to the Native Africa team and especially Chriss for making this a very memorable experience. I went for the tour alone and felt safe and cared for at all moments, would highly recommend.

This was an amazing experience: first and foremost the mountain gorillas, but also the landscapes and scenery, lake Bunyonyi, and the visit to the Batwa community were excellent. The lodges were good and the food mostly very tasty and good.