Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park may be reached by plane via Kajjansi/Entebbe or by car from Kampala. The road trip from Kampala requires approximately 8 hours, but a flight takes a maximum of 2 hours. Certain travellers circumvent the lengthy overland route from Kampala by entering via Kigali. The journey from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi requires four hours.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest commences with a briefing at the park headquarters at approximately 7:30 AM. Visitors ought to retire early the night prior to the tracking expedition and awaken by 5 AM to have breakfast before commencing the journey to the park office. Following the briefing at the park office, hikers are divided into smaller groups of eight. Each group of eight monitors a certain gorilla family. Certain gorilla families reside near the park offices, but others inhabit more distant areas. Uganda Wildlife Authority Park Guides, along by two armed rangers and porters, accompany each group. The Guides have extensive experience, profound understanding, and rigorous training. During the walk to observe the gorillas, guides will provide facts regarding the gorilla family and other fauna present in the forest.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi,  the duration of tracking gorillas in Bwindi is contingent upon the specific gorilla group given to the individual. Locating certain groups may take about 30 minutes, but others may necessitate several hours. A team of trackers typically precedes the group to ascertain the whereabouts of the gorilla family. They subsequently notify the lead Guide via radio communication of the precise position of the gorilla family. These advanced trackers are aware of the location where the gorilla troop constructed their most recent sleeping nests and will proceed in that direction. While there is no assurance of encountering the gorillas, the probability of observing them exceeds 98%.

Upon locating the family, you will be permitted only one hour in their presence to prevent any discomfort. Observing gorillas can evoke profound emotions, as their behavior closely resembles that of humans and they share approximately 98 percent of our DNA. Carefully monitor their behavior and diverse characteristics while capturing memorable photographs. Adhere to the guidelines for gorilla tracking, including refraining from smoking or consuming food within the visual range of the primates. Do not flee when a gorilla charges; instead, lie down with your head lowered as an indication of surrender.