Rushaga Sector Gorilla Trek
Most Gorilla Families in Bwindi

Early morning departure southwest. Drive via Fort Portal or Kabale depending on route. Pass through dramatic Kigezi highlands — the 'Switzerland of Africa'. Arrive Rushaga sector late afternoon. Check in to your lodge near the southern gate — with views toward the Virunga volcanoes on clear days. Trek briefing with your Roam Beyond guide over dinner.

7:30am start at Rushaga park headquarters. Rushaga's strength is the number of habituated gorilla families — 6+ groups including Nshongi (one of the largest in the world with 20+ members). Your UWA ranger assigns your group to a family based on your fitness level and family location. Trek through secondary forest and bamboo stands. Spend a full 60 minutes with your assigned gorilla family — photographs, observation, and a silence you won't soon forget. Afternoon: drive to the Nkuringo cliff viewpoint — dramatic views across Bwindi's forested valleys and on clear days, the Congo border and Virunga volcano chain. Optional village walk in the Nkuringo community.

Breakfast then morning departure. Option A: return directly to Kampala/Entebbe (8–9 hours). Option B: extend your tour by driving 1.5 hours to Lake Bunyonyi — 29 islands, terraced crater lake, afternoon canoe, and overnight (supplement applies). Ask us to add the Bunyonyi extension — it's one of Uganda's most beautiful experiences and makes the long return drive worth it.