Seraphim Eye World Tours

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Gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, lions in Queen Elizabeth, the Nile at Jinja.

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Where the Nile begins.

One hour with mountain gorillas.

Snow on the equator.

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01 / 03The Nile at JinjaThe Nile leaves Lake Victoria at Jinja and runs north through the whole country.

02 / 03Bwindi Impenetrable ForestSteep ridges under morning mist, home to about half of the world’s mountain gorillas.

03 / 03Rwenzori MountainsMargherita Peak stands at 5,109 m, and its glaciers lie just north of the equator.

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1,000+bird species recorded

~50%of the world's mountain gorillas

10national parks

5,109 mMargherita Peak, Rwenzori

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Far south-west

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Home to about half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Trek steep forest trails and spend one hour with a habituated family.

On our trips3 trips, 5 to 7 daysBest forGorilla trekking

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A chimpanzee sitting in the forest in Kibale National Park

7 days

Kibale · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi

Prices are per person, two adults sharing, excluding international flights.

When to go

What to see, month by month

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January

Dry and warm. A good time for gorillas and chimpanzees, and migrant birds are still around.

Dry seasonBest for birdingRainy season

Who you'll travel with

Guides who grew up here

We are a Ugandan-owned company based in Kampala. Your trip comes with a private driver-guide who stays with you from arrival to departure.

Born and raised here

Our guides grew up in Uganda. They know its wildlife, its culture and its landscapes first-hand, and they love sharing them.

With you from start to finish

From your first message until you are home safely, our team looks after you, and your trip comes with a private driver-guide.

Travel that gives back

Every trip we plan supports the local communities and the wildlife that make Uganda so extraordinary.

Your day in Bwindi

One hour with the gorillas. The whole day around it.

Treks can take anything from one hour to most of a day, depending on where the family slept last night.

05:30

05:30
Coffee by the fire
The forest is already noisy before sunrise. Have breakfast, lace your boots and collect your packed lunch.
07:30
Briefing at the park office
The rangers brief you and assign you to a gorilla family and a group of up to eight visitors.
08:30
Into the forest
Trackers set out at dawn to find the family. You follow on steep, narrow trails, and porters can carry your bag.
11:00
One hour with the family
Wear your mask, keep your voice low and stay about seven metres back. Most people forget to take photos.
12:00
Lunch on the trail
Eat where you stop, then walk back out the way you came.
15:00
Back at the lodge
A hot shower, a cup of tea and your trekking certificate.
16:30
Village walk
Optional: a walk through a nearby community with local Batwa and Bakiga guides.
19:30
Dinner and stories
Your guide joins you to talk through the day.

Reviews

“Eye World Tour created an absolutely unforgettable adventure for us! The gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi was life-changing. The guides were knowledgeable and genuinely cared about conservation. Highly recommend!”

Sarah K.United Kingdom · Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

From the field

Notes before you go

Forested hills of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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