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Leading Inbound Destination Management Company (DMC) in Uganda

Leading Inbound Destination Management Company (DMC) in Uganda : Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd a leading inbound Destination Management Company in Uganda and a reliable ground handling tour operator  that provides travel support services and ground handling services to International Travel agents and Tour Operators.

We are registered in Uganda with our head offices in Kampala, licensed by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) , members of AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators) and are in the process of acquiring a public liability insurance covering up to 500,000 US$.

We help international travel agents and tour operators to purchase and book gorilla trekking permits and Chimpanzee tracking permits in Uganda . Whenever you are in need of gorilla permits in Uganda, we will help you to check availability and advise you on the way forward.

The other Ground Handling travel support services we offer to international travel agents and tour operators include transportation and transfers arrangement, accommodation booking and activities tickets booking. See what travelers say about us on Tripadvisor

If you are interested in selling Uganda  destinations with extension to Tanzania or if you have a trip program in mind and you need advice, please do not hesitate to contact us for our travel agents/tour operator’s rates, information and inspiration.

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Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour

Highly Recommended Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour Package (4 Days)

This Highly recommended Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary takes you to see the best attraction in Uganda-the Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. The 4 days Bwindi gorilla trekking Tour is unique in a way that it is a slow paced Gorilla Trekking package to Bwindi forest National park where you will spend two nights in Bwindi with a day trekking with the infamous mountain gorillas and a day on the shores of Lake Victoria. This Bwindi Gorilla trekking Tour is a relaxed trip that will see you take your time as you appreciate nature to the fullest in addition to spending an hour with these incredible primates.

Please Note that this Tour can start and end in Kigali Rwanda to avoid long hours of travelling from Entebbe to Bwindi

Cost of the 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour

The cost the 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary will entirely depend on the number of people you are traveling with and the type of accommodation and transport you will prefer in terms of Budget/Mid-luxury/ luxury. 

This final price of this tour will include full Board accommodation, all transportation, gorilla permit, English speaking driver, Drinking water and all meals

4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi forest national park via the equator

Day 3: Gorilla trekking Uganda experience

Day 4: Transfer to Entebbe to catch your outbound flight

Detailed 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour Detailed Itinerary: 

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

On arrival at Entebbe international Airport, you will be met by your driver/guide who will transfer you to your hotel where you will spend a night as you prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking experience.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi forest National Park

After an early breakfast you will be transferred in a comfortable 4*4 vehicle to the home of gorillas Bwindi via the Equator with lunch en-route. You will arrive at your lodge in the evening and check in as you prepare for your dinner and overnight relaxation. Alternatively you may decide to take a flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3:  Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today you will get up very early and transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. Here you will be told about the dos and don’ts of Gorilla trekking and thereafter head into the forest in search of the gorillas. On finding them you will be allowed to spend one hour with them as an experienced ranger explains to you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Later return to the lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight. There is also an option of going for a village walk in the nearby communities.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala/ Entebbe

Today you will wake up at leisure and have breakfast. After breakfast you will be transferred to Kampala/Entebbe as you enjoy the beautiful views of south western Uganda that include the hills and thick vegetation as well as the terraced farms. Have a hot lunch en-route and afterwards transfer to the international airport to catch your international flight back home.

Accommodation Option: N/A

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

CONTACT US with the number of people you intend to travel with and your preferred type of accommodation to book this Gorilla Trekking package or for information. You may also reach us on WhatsApp on +256757341593

Wildlife and Gorilla Uganda Safari Bookings

Wildlife and Gorilla Uganda Safari Bookings Guidelines

Wildlife and Gorilla Uganda Safari bookings online are made easy with Engabi Tours and Travel which is a reliable local Uganda Tour Operator. Our knowledgeable travel advisors are available 24/7 to help you start planning your Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari tour. For smooth wildlife and gorilla Uganda Safari bookings, you need to know what you want to do on your safari in Uganda, when you want to go and you should have a budget estimate among other requirements.

Our website offers safe and secure online wildlife and gorilla Uganda safari bookings for Gorilla treks and wildlife safari tours. Contact Us to book your Gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour (with your desired experience, travel dates, number of persons and your desired type of accommodation between budget, mid range and luxury) and your dedicated Tour planning expert will be in touch with you ASAP.  You may also reach us through WhatsApp texting on +256 757 341 593

Ultimate Uganda Safari Bookings Guidelines

1- Know what you want to do on your safari holiday in Uganda

Always first come up with what you would like to do on your African safari holiday to Uganda. From Gorilla trekking, wildlife spotting, Mountain hiking to beach stays, Uganda has a lot to offer and it’s all about you to choose what you want to do and that question should be answered within your mind before sending your inquiry because that makes it even easier to come up with a once for all travel plan.

There are  14 things to do in Uganda that include Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National park, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest National park, wildlife spotting in Queen Elizabeth National park, Murchison falls National park, Kidepo valley national park or Lake Mburo National park, Tubing the Nile and adventure tours in Jinja and cultural tours among others.

If you have enough time at hand and a good budget, you may combine a Uganda Safari with a Rwanda tour or a Tanzania safari!!

2-Know when you want to go on a safari holiday in Uganda

Although there is no bad time to schedule an Uganda safari, the best time to go on a safari holiday in Uganda is between June and October which is the dry season hence offering you the clearest views of wildlife in different parks however a Uganda safari booking can be done all year around.

3-Look for a more hands on safari holiday in Uganda

From experience it’s a fact that the more hands-on the safari tour is, the better the trip and there is no shame in this sort of pampering. Therefore we recommend that you find a safari holiday where you are eagerly debriefed about the daily activities and travel routes of your trip, ensures that you always have bottled water nearby, assigns you a personal driver/guide throughout the tour who knows your name and handles your luggage, escorts you back to your lodge or room after dark and politely offers to fetch anything you may need. Engabi Tours and Travel will ensure that you get all these services!!!

4 – Decide on how much you wish to spend on your African safari to Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania

Now that you have an idea of what you want to do or achieve on your Uganda safari holiday, its time to decide on how much you wish to spend on your African safari holiday in Uganda.

The cost of your Uganda Safari tour is determined by a number of factors that include the number of persons you are traveling with (the higher the number of people, the cheaper the safari trip), standard of accommodation (budget/mid-range or luxury), the mode of transportation (basic vans or Land cruisers), the cost of activity tickets and the season of travel (high season or low season)

5 – Send us an email or fill in our inquiry form

You now know what you want to do or see on your Uganda safari holiday and have an idea of how much you wish to spend!!!  Kindly send us an email or fill in our inquiry form and our travel advisor shall get back to you as soon as possible with an itinerary or travel  and a price quotation. If you are not satisfied with the itinerary or the price quoted,  you are advised to request for amendments until you are satisfied and once you are satisfied, we shall send your invoice.

6 – Pay a safari confirmation deposit for your Uganda Safari holiday.

On receiving your invoice, you will be required to pay a confirmation deposit of 30% of the total invoice amount by money transfer into our bank account or by credit card using a payment link that will be provided on request. This amount is used to secure activity tickets (gorilla permits), reserve accommodation, flights and any other services to be booked by us. The remaining balance can then be paid the same way at least a Month to your arrival or by cash on arrival.

Note that a different arrangement can be agreed upon by you and Engabi Tours and Travel.

Our friendly safari travel advisors are ready to help you put together a Uganda safari tour customized in your own style of travel or to help you join a small group safari and share costs.

CONTACT US to book your Uganda Safari tour online

You can also Call us or send a WhatsApp message +256 757 341593 (24/7) for an urgent necessary planning of your Uganda safari vacation!!

Uganda Safari Company

Best Uganda Safari Company | Reliable Tour Operator In Uganda 

Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd is a licensed and recommended Uganda Safari Company/Tour Operator that is highly recommended by past clients on TripAdvisor. Engabi Tours and Travel offers tailor-made budget and affordable luxury Gorilla Trekking Tours and Wildlife viewing safari vacations in Uganda combined with Serengeti safaris, Rwanda Gorilla Tours and Zanzibar tropical retreats. We are highly recommended by our past clients on TripAdvisor

Engabi Tours and Travel-Uganda Safari Company Profile

Name of Safari Company: Engabi Tours and Travel Limited

Mobile Number: +256 (0) 757341593

Email: info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com

Website: https://www.gorillasafaridiscovery.com

Uganda Tourism Board license number: UTB/RTT/TA/2020/00733

Safari Company Registration Number: 80020001109126

Head office: Kampala, Uganda

Sales Offices: Tanzania (Arusha) and Rwanda (Kigali)

Things To Consider While Choosing a reliable Uganda Safari Company

A Uganda safari or Uganda adventure safari holiday is a genuine adventure but with so many destination attractions, accommodation options, transportation options and safari companies in Uganda to consider, planning your first safari to Uganda can be a very daunting process trying to find out best place to go, the best time of year, the best itinerary and the best Uganda Safari Company to use. We have put down a few things to consider while choosing the best Safari Company for your vacation in Uganda.

-Preferably use a Local Uganda Safari Company

Local safari companies in Uganda have better knowledge about the country and the different National parks and destinations. They have enormous information or knowledge and can guarantee a better and memorable Uganda Safari experience.

–Always find out about the resources and reputation of your preferred Uganda Safari Company

After you have selected your Uganda Safari Company, make sure you get to know about them in terms of if they are legally operating, have physical address and are knowledgeable about the destination.

Additionally get information about their resources such as the cars they have to run safaris, their drivers and how knowledgeable they are about destination Uganda and if they are able to speak the language you understand. Always ensure to avoid companies that request to be paid through Western Union or individual accounts because genuine Uganda safari Companies have company accounts in the names of the company or request to be paid through payment links such as PayPal or PasaPal.

-Always take note of the Price and Quality relationship.

Different Uganda Safari Companies will offer different price quotations for same itinerary meaning the quality also will differ greatly. From experience we have learnt that cheap quotation are in most cases not the best in terms of safari quality and the same applies to the expensive quotations.

We therefore recommend that you analyze the different activities you are interested in and the cost of accommodation you intend to stay in to be able to get a clear idea on how much your Uganda safari tour will cost.

-Request for References from Previous clients.

As you get closer to finally booking a Uganda Safari with your selected Uganda Safari Company, request to have a few references or contacts of past clients that they have dealt with. This is an important aspect though there may be a few genuine Uganda Safari Companies that are new and may not have references however much they might be good and require a chance to serve you. You can check Tripadvisor to find reviews about companies!!

We guess you are now excited and  ready to book your Uganda Safari tour  and it’s now time to get everything right by communicating your diet or healthy issues, get the timing right and always request for adjustments if you need any to ensure that you get a memorable Uganda Safari experience.

Our Recommendation

We highly recommend Uganda for your African safari and that you let Engabi Tours and Travel Limited show you around. We have 8 years of experience offering unique, unforgettable and customized safaris in Uganda with extension to Rwanda and Tanzania.

Engabi Tours and Travel are a specialist tour operator and safari company in Uganda that tailor-makes luxury, Mid-luxury and budget Uganda safaris and Gorilla trekking tours. We are registered in Uganda and are licensed by Uganda Tourism Board-UTB. The company is founded on many years of visiting many locations in Uganda as the mighty Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison falls national park and Kibale National park among others.

Our specialist team of local Ugandans has travelled extensively around Uganda and we think a better way to start planning your budget, Mid-Luxury or luxury Uganda safari would be to give us a call and get in touch! We can run you through the best Uganda safari options for you from which park to visit and the best possible itinerary, the time of year and type of accommodation and transportation means to use hence making your Uganda safari a memorable one.

Feel free to visit our TripAdvisor page and checkout the reviews left by some of our previous clients!!!

CONTACT US for a Uganda safari price Quotation, information and inspiration!!

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit Price

How Much Is a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit in 2025?

A Uganda Gorilla Permit costs US $800 Per Person for foreigners, US $700 for foreign residents and UGX300,000 for East Africans.

According to the current UWA gorilla trekking permit Purchasing or Booking guidelines, only local Tour Operators who are licensed by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) can purchase Uganda gorilla permits on behalf of tourists. On the other hand, East African Citizens and Foreign residents with valid work permit, Certificate of residence or de-pendant pass are allowed to purchase not more than Five Permits.

An ordinary Uganda Gorilla Permit allows you to stay with the gorillas for a maximum of 1 hour in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park or Mgahinga National Park. On the other hand, a gorilla habituation permit costs US $1,500 and it allows you to spend maximum 4 Hours with the gorillas.

Book your Uganda Gorilla Permit through Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd a local Gorilla trekking company/Tour Operator that is Licensed by Uganda Tourism Board ( UTB) with registration Number: UTB/RTT/TA/2020/00733 and they will help you in reserving and booking your Gorilla Trekking permit to see Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park. Send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com or a WhatsApp Text on +256 757 341 593

Send us your preferred dates of gorilla tracking ,a scanned copy of your passport and we will have your Gorilla Trekking Permit reserved. For tourists interested in just a permit booking instead of our gorilla packages, we charge extra USD $30 in addition to the standard fee of USD $800 Per Person to book your Gorilla Permit and we accept credit cards for payment

We ensure a smooth booking of your Uganda Gorilla trekking Permits and Tour by making sure that everything is secured starting from transportation, accommodation to your Gorilla Trekking Permit. We recommend that you obtain or book your Gorilla trekking permits at least up to 2 years in advance to guarantee a memorable gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.

We organize all inclusive gorilla trekking tours in Uganda including our popular 3 days Uganda Gorilla Tour Starting From Kigali

What Is a Uganda Gorilla Permit?

An ordinary Uganda gorilla permit is a document that grants tourists access to the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park or Mgahinga National Parks. It allows tourists to do one gorilla trek and spend one hour with a habituated Gorilla Family on the other hand a habituation Gorilla permit allows tourists to take part in the habitation process which is the process of gradually making wild gorillas feel comfortable in the presence of human being and they are allowed to spend maximum four hours with the gorillas.

A Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit requirement not only helps Uganda to control the number of people visiting gorilla groups but it also helps the country to generate revenue necessary for gorillas conservation and funding the locals who safeguard gorillas. In this article, we try to provide the most important information you need to know about a Uganda gorilla permit in 2024 to 2025.

How Many Gorilla Trekking Permits are Available in Uganda?

There are more than150 Gorilla Trekking Permits available at Uganda Wildlife Authority per day for Trekking more than 20 Gorilla Groups in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park with a maximum of 8 Tourists per group Per day and these can be booked by contacting a local tour operator licensed by Uganda Tourism Board. 

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit Availability normally depends much on the season in which the Tourist wishes to go gorilla trekking in Uganda and there are two tourism seasons that is; Peak season which is in the months of January, February, June, July, August, September and December and Low season which is in the months of March, April, May, October and November.

The high season is normally during dry season where little or no rainfall is expected and during this season a lot of travelers visit the gorillas hence lots of competition for the permits. Therefore tourists are advised to book their gorilla trekking permits as early as they can advisably 3-5 Months to avoid disappointments. Low season on the other hand is normally during the rainy seasons and therefore less competition for the gorilla trekking permits.

In which region of Bwindi Impenetrable National park can I do gorilla trekking?

There are different sectors or regions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from where gorilla trekking can be done as per the allocation made by Uganda Wildlife Authority. These regions include:

Buhoma Sector in the north.

Ruhija Sector in the East

Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors in the South.

A Uganda Gorilla trekking permit determines the sector in which you will trek gorillas and the accommodation lodge. Unlike other mountain gorilla National Parks, Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park has several sectors and thus each sector has its own gorilla families and accommodation properties. 

Gorilla trekking permit refund and cancellation policy in Uganda

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) understands that due to unforeseen situations tourists may not be able to trek the gorillas in Uganda as planned even after paying the fee and therefore UWA is always able to refund your money back depending on the number of days you want to cancel before the trekking date as explained below.

If you cancel from 0 to 8 days to the gorilla trekking date, you will not be refunded anything.

From 4 to 45 days to the trekking date, UWA refunds only 25 % of the permit price to you

From 46 and 90 days to trekking Date, you will be refunded 50% of the permit cost

From 91 days and above to trekking date, UWA refunds 75% of the permit cost

Kindly note that the above policy only applies to tourists who have paid the entire gorilla tracking fees as deposits are not refundable.

Additionally, if you fail to track due to illnesses UWA will refund at least 50% of your money at the recommendation of the warden in Charge who has to ascertain that you are sick and this policy only applies if you are trekking gorillas in  Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National park.

CONTACT US  for information or to book your Gorilla Permit or an all-inclusive Uganda Gorilla trekking safari 

Below are some of our popular Uganda Gorilla Safaris and Combined Uganda Tanzania Safari Tours that you may book for your African Safari

1 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kabale or Kigali

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

3 days Uganda Gorilla Tour

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and game park Safari

6 Days Uganda Safari

7 Days Uganda Safari (Primates and game park)

9 Days Uganda safari and Beach

12 days best of Uganda safari

11 days Uganda Rwanda Safari

8 days Uganda Tanzania safari

Guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park : Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari takes tourists to one of the prestigious National Parks in Uganda which is located in the western part of the country and it covers Districts of Kasese, Rubirizi, Rukungiri and Kamwengye. Queen Elizabeth National Park lies against the back of the famous Rwenzori Mountains and is close to the Kazinga Channel whose shores are infested with Elephants, Hippos and Buffaloes among other wildlife species. Queen Elizabeth National Park is arguably the most famous Savannah National Park in Uganda and is known for its unique ecosystem which includes extensive savannah, beautiful lakes, natural forests and fertile swamps which attracts enormous wildlife and big games such as Chimpanzees, lions, Elephants and over 500 bird species among others. 

Guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park safari activities: 

Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda previously known as Kazinga National Park is popular for activities such as Wildlife viewing or game spotting in Ishasha, Kasenyi or the Myeya peninsular Sectors, hot air Balloon Safari, Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest or Maramagambo forest, Launch cruise on Kazinga Channel, Birding, Nature walks, cultural tours and Community visits among others with the most popular tour activity package  in Queen Elizabeth National  park being 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari tour.

Note that after your Queen Elizabeth national park safari you may add a primates tour to Kibale forest National Park for Chimpanzee tracking and to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla trekking.

Guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park Animals:

On your Safari in Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park, be sure to see over 90 mammal species and 500 bird species. Queen Elizabeth National Park animals include Lions, Elephants, Uganda Kob, Hippopotamus, African Buffalo, Warthog, Nile crocodile, Leopard, giant forest hog and Chimpanzees among others.

Queen Elizabeth National Park entrance fees and Safari Cost:

Queen Elizabeth National Park entrance fee is 40$ for the foreigners, 30$ for foreign residents of Uganda, and 20,000Ugx for the east African community citizens per person. The park entrance fee is valid for 24 hours starting from your time of entry into the park.

A 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari tour will cost averagely 1100$ (budget), 1220$ (Mid-range) and 1800$ (Luxury) per person in a single room accommodation.

Best time to Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Tourist can visit Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda at any time of the year though the best time to go to a Queen Elizabeth National Park safari in Uganda is during the Months of June to September and December to January respectively.

Accommodation Options in Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide range of accommodation options ranging from camping sites, Budget, Mid-range and Luxury. Some of the hotels and lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park include Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge, Buffalo Safari Lodge, Elephant plains lodge, Mweya Safari lodge, Enganzi Safari Lodge ,Pumba Safari Cottages,  Mweya Hostels and Cottages and Twin Lakes Safari Lodge among others.

Engabi Tours and Travel one of the best Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour operators and Safari companies offers a number of Queen Elizabeth national Park Tours that include 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour, 5 days Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Safari and 8 days wildlife and Primates tour in Uganda.

CONTACT US  for information or to book your Queen Elizabeth National Park safari