I think gorilla tracking is underrated. No tour operator or guide tells you the real thrill since you have to experience it on your own. I just did the normal gorilla trekking. Am sure i will do the habituation experience the next time i come to uganda.

Beautiful forest, went for gorilla trekking trip and wasn’t disappointed! Had an amazing time. Has a variety of different hike difficulties so that is nice as well. Had so much fun. Guides and scouts did an awesome job!

Oh My! Where to start. The trek into the forest was a little challenging but well worth it when you turn a corner and see the gorillas! There are no words to describe the experience. Seeing the babies play and the silver backs standing guard. A once in a life time experience.

Seeing a gorilla family up close and personal is a magical experience. These huge but peaceful animals can be just a few feet away - or closer if you're not careful and the hour you are allowed to spend with them is unforgettable. The experience is brilliantly organised, with several groups of eight visitors heading off on foot to find the families that have been monitored by trackers overnight. The group of eight is augmented by an expert guide, two armed guards (to fire warnings should any other mountain animals come too close to us), and as many porters as the guests deem necessary - in the case of our group, about four of five. We hired one, as much to support the community, from which the porters are drawn, as vital bag carriers. Having said that, the altitude can take its toll and a little help can make the difference between a successful mission and failure. We climbed through forest for about an hour before finding a large silverback and his family of all ages. The rules say no one should venture within 10 metres of the gorillas - but in reality, in a small clearing, they are three or four paces away. You also have to wear a mask when with the gorillas to spare them our germs. Afterwards, a certification ceremony rounds things off beautifully, with humour and a great sense of satisfaction.

I trekked gorillas here as part of an organised tour. The forest is incredibly beautiful. The trek quite difficult under feet, steep, climbing over fallen trees, slippery & walking across streams. Highly recommend to hire a porter. Alex was a great help to me, I would have really struggled without him. Time spent with the gorillas amazing. Just make sure you're fit for this once in a lifetime adventure. It is so worth the effort.

After a welcome from a community group and a briefing, we were put into small groups of up to 8, together with our guide, 2 armed guards and porters (optional). We set off into the forest which was a very challenging trek and does require a certain fitness level. We trekked for about an hour through dense undergrowth, over streams and up and down steep inclines (I think for some groups the trek can be much longer). The trackers then guided us towards a group of gorillas - apparently there were 16 but we saw about 8-10 actively. We were able to watch from about 5-6 feet away and spent an incredible hour watching them eat, play and sleep. It was truly magical to get so close to them and see them in their natural environment.

The name of the forest itself (impenetrable) sounds like quite an adventure. It is the home of half of the mountain gorillas remaining on earth, and, as such, was a must for me. I was expecting a lot of mud, a long trek, and a lot of uphill and downhill walk to see the gorillas. On that day, the weather was good and dry and the family we had been invited to visit was only 10 min. away from the parking place. While such a short distance may kill some of the glamour of the impenetrable forest, we did see a family of 10 gorillas (silverback male, females, juveniles, and babies). This was the main objective. We were a group of 6 people and spent one hour with the family. The trackers did a good job to show us the best angles to see and take pictures of the various family members and to explain to the gorillas' lifestyle. I will never forget this experience.