Bwindi Gorilla Photo Tour

We venture deep into the misty montane forests of southwestern Uganda for one of the most profound wildlife photography experiences on Earth — coming face to face with the endangered mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

This immersive expedition is crafted specifically for photographers, offering rare access to spend intimate moments with habituated gorilla families in their natural environment. Led by experienced guides and trackers, and with special permits, we will follow these gentle giants, documenting everything from playful juveniles to silverbacks resting in regal silence. With extended time in the forest and support tailored to photographers, you’ll have the best chance to frame powerful and authentic images.

Itinerary

Day ONE

We fly from Nairobi to Entebbe on the afternoon, and arrive to our lodge for the first night.

Day TWO

The following morning we depart early for Bwindi Forest. We arrive in the afternoon to our forest lodge and take time to rest with expansive views of the forest.

Day THREE

We set out before sunrise to meet our forest trackers and local guide. We will spend all day in the forest walking with the Mukiza gorilla family group. The Mukiza famliy is one of the habituated mountain gorilla groups located in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi. The group is named after its dominant silverback, Mukiza, whose name means “saviour” in the local language. The Mukiza typically consists of 10–15 members, including females, juveniles, and infants. The family offers rich photographic opportunities of family interactions, mother-infant bonding, and playful behaviour among young gorillas.

Ruhija is one of the quieter tracking areas, making encounters more intimate and less crowded. The diverse age groups in the family provide a range of natural behaviours to photograph—from feeding and grooming to playing and resting.

Day Four

We head back to Entebbe in the early morning to connect with our international flight.

PRICE

We usually add this tour to the beginning or end of a Kenya Maasai Mara tour. Please contact us for more information and to talk through options.
  
What is included in the tour cost:

• call prior to your departure, with John Haskew, to run through preparations, kit and ensure you are ready to start photographing before arriving
• Meeting on arrival at Nairobi and transfer to hotel on the first night
• Bed and breakfast at the hotel on the first night 
• All road transfers and internal flights in Kenya
• Full board accommodation for the duration of the stay in Kenya
• House wines, beers, local spirits and soft drinks
• Park fees
• Community fees
• Experienced, qualified local guide

Not included in the tour cost:

• International flights to Nairobi  (BA  flights  recommended if flying from the  UK)
• eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Uganda
• Personal travel and health insurance

GALLERY

A selection of images and moments captured on this tour. Please click to enlarge the image.