Gorilla Habituation Experience simply means training wild gorillas to become used to the sight of people. During this process, the people get to understand the gorillas deeper and individually, know their behaviors and even get to the point of naming every single one of them.
This experience can only be found in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park that harbors fifteen habituated groups that are tracked from four trailheads of Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga.
Gorilla permits must be booked in advance – 6 months prior to the actual habituation day because it restricts the persons to a maximum of 4 people each day for 4 hours in the company of the Gorilla. The best time for this activity is during the months of December all through to March and July to October.
Unlike Gorilla trekking that costs US$600 per person, Gorilla Habituation costs US$1600 for each person
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers and transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Gorilla Habituation Permit (USD 1,600 per person)
- Park entry fees
- Bottled drinking water on safari
- Batwa cultural experience
- All government taxes
Cost Excludes
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Why go?
Experience one of Africa’s most intimate wildlife encounters — spending up to four hours with a gorilla family as they’re gently habituated to humans. This exclusive activity, found only in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest, offers a rare chance to observe gorilla behavior alongside researchers, contribute to conservation, and explore the rich culture of the Batwa people — all amid breathtaking rainforest scenery.
Tour Highlights
- Experience up to 4 hours with a gorilla family during the habituation process.
- Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit the Equator line and enjoy scenic countryside views en route to Bwindi.
- Discover the Batwa cultural experience, meeting Uganda’s first forest people.
- Comfortable accommodations in Bwindi with options for luxury, mid-range, and budget travelers.
- Opportunity to purchase local crafts and souvenirs.
