- +256 701 230309
- info@oruganosafaris.com
- Bwindi impenetrable park, Kisoro uganda
- +256 701 230309
- info@oruganosafaris.com
- Bwindi impenetrable park, Kisoro uganda
✓ Licensed Uganda Tour Operator
✓ Gorilla Permits Secured Directly
✓ Expert Local Bwindi Guides
✓ Eco-Lodge in Bwindi
✓ All 4 Bwindi Sectors Covered
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris & Bwindi Tours
Orugano Safaris is Uganda’s gorilla trekking specialist — a locally owned operator based at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We secure gorilla permits directly, lead treks across all four Bwindi sectors, and run cross-border Uganda & Rwanda gorilla safaris. Our gorilla trekking tours are designed for small, private groups — with expert local guides who have spent years in the forest.
Meet the Mountain Gorillas with the People Who Call Bwindi Home
Born in Bwindi. Built around gorilla trekking. We secure your permits directly and craft private safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Registered in Uganda Company Registration 80034366900416
Licenced by Uganda Tourism Board Licence No. UTB/TT/3497
Owners of Orugano Bwindi Lodge
Uganda's Gorilla Trekking Specialists — Born in Bwindi
Locally owned and based at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We don’t just book trips; we live where you trek.
Why Being Based in Bwindi Matters
Many safari companies sell gorilla trekking from offices hundreds or thousands of kilometres away. We live and work at the edge of Bwindi Forest. We know the trekking sectors, the lodges, the guides, the road conditions, and the permit system because this is our home. That local knowledge helps us create smoother, better gorilla trekking experiences for our guests.
Featured Safaris
- 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Safari: Meet a mountain gorilla family in the heart of Bwindi Forest on Uganda’s most iconic wildlife experience.
- 5-Day Golden Monkey & Gorilla Safari: Track two of Africa’s rarest primates in one remarkable journey through Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks.
- 8-Day Western Uganda: The complete circuit—chimps, tree-climbing lions, and mountain gorillas.
- 6Day Uganda Gorilla Habituation Safari: Spend four unforgettable hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family alongside researchers in Bwindi Forest.
Why Uganda?
Home to half the world’s gorillas, 4 distinct trekking sectors, exclusive Gorilla Habituation Experiences, lower costs than Rwanda, and easy combinations with Big Five safaris.
Stay at Our Lodge
After a day in the forest, relax at Orugano Bwindi Lodge, our eco-lodge overlooking Bwindi Forest and the Virunga Mountains.
- Minutes from the Nkuringo briefing point
- Forest and mountain views
- Comfortable private cottages
- Locally hosted experience
Gorilla Permits Are Limited Every Day
Only a small number of permits are issued for each gorilla family. Popular travel months often sell out 6–12 months in advance. Note: Uganda gorilla permits will increase from $800 to $1,000 on January 1, 2027.
PLAN YOUR SAFARI
How It Works
- 📅 Tell us your dates
- 🦍 We check permits
- 🗺️ We design your trip
- 💬 You get a quote