This is a bucket list item that will leave you changed forever. The tracking experience involves moving on foot in the thick forest and crossing over streams: a brisk hike in pursuit of the elusive gentle giants.

It begins at dawn where you receive a briefing on the day’s activity before venturing into the Impenetrable Forest with your guides. Once the gorillas are located, you get to spend one hour with our closest cousins and this is truly what makes this experience so special.

From seeing the big silverback, to the mothers gently carrying their babies, and the playful young gorilla – the hour spent around a gorilla family is simply unforgettable. There are 23 gorilla families in Uganda that are habituated and trackable, with a maximum of 8 people allowed to track per gorilla family per day.