Uganda-only — four hours with a semi-habituated family and the researchers, in the Rushaga sector. STATUS: HELD
HELD none (advisory hold)
The biodiversity of an ancient forestPremier
one of Earth's most biodiverse Afromontane rainforests — 200+ trees, 350+ birds, 202 butterflies. STATUS: HELD
HELD none (advisory hold)
The Batwa cultural experienceEssential
the forest's first people — a moving visit to Batwa communities on the forest edge, their music, hunting heritage and displacement story. STATUS: HELD
HELD none (advisory hold)
A forest-lodge gorilla honeymoon (held)Luxury
Bwindi Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge — fireside forest luxury after the trek
HELD none (advisory hold)
Good to know
Where can I trek gorillas instead, right now?
Rwanda - Volcanoes National Park. **FCDO travel advice for Uganda:** the FCDO names no advisory against travel to Uganda. *https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda — page updated 2026-07-27.* · travelweekly.com
Will this clear - should I wait for Bwindi?
Possibly - this is a health-driven, dynamic advisory (an outbreak, not conflict), so it can be lifted when the outbreak is contained. For a firm 2026 trip, book Rwanda now. · travelweekly.com
What would Bwindi offer when it reopens?
The world's premier gorilla forest - nearly half the planet's mountain gorillas, the $800 permit (cheaper than Rwanda), the Uganda-only 4-hour Habituation Experience, exceptional biodiversity and the Batwa culture. All held until the advisory lifts. · whc.unesco.org
When it reopens, how hard is the Bwindi trek and what are the rules?
Moderate-to-strenuous - 1-6 hours through steep, muddy forest (sectors from easy Buhoma to hard Nkuringo); then max 1 hour, 7-10m distance, a mandatory face mask, max 8 per group, an armed ranger, and no trekking if ill (gorillas are highly susceptible to human disease). · kabiza.com
What are the non-Ebola health requirements for Uganda?
Yellow fever is mandatory for entry (all travelers >=1 yr, checked at Entebbe, vaccinate >=10 days before); malaria prophylaxis is essential (all regions incl. Bwindi); carry AMREF Flying Doctors + insurance. · cdc.gov
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