A 5-day itinerary gives room for the Habituation Experience plus a standard trek and rest day, for travellers who want both the deep and the classic gorilla encounter in one trip.
Day 1: Arrival in Rushaga
Transfer and evening briefing.
Day 2: Standard Gorilla Trek
The classic one-hour encounter with a different family.
Day 3: Rest Day
A nature walk or simple rest before the longer day ahead.
Day 4: Gorilla Habituation Experience
The four-hour extended encounter.
Day 5: Departure
The return transfer.
What to Budget
Standard permit (800 US dollars) plus Habituation Experience (1,500 US dollars), four nights of lodging.