Face to Face With Mountain Gorillas
Gorilla Trekking Safaris
Fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas remain in the wild, and every one of them lives in the forested volcanoes straddling Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. A trekking permit buys you one hour with a habituated family โ we handle the permit, the guide, the transfers and the lodge, so that hour is all you have to think about.
Why Choose Our Gorilla Trekking Safaris
- Permits secured months ahead of your dates โ availability is genuinely limited
- Choice of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
- Small trekking groups (max 8 per gorilla family, by park regulation)
- Porters available at every trailhead, regardless of fitness level
- Comfortable lodges within a short drive of the park gate
- Pairs naturally with a Big Five safari in Kenya or Tanzania on the same trip
Frequently Asked Questions
ganda or Rwanda โ which should I choose?
Rwanda's parks sit under 2 hours from Kigali airport, so it suits shorter trips; Uganda has more permits available and a lower permit fee, but longer drives from Entebbe. We'll match this to your itinerary.
How physically demanding is the trek?
It varies by day โ some treks find a family within 45 minutes, others take several hours over steep, muddy terrain. A moderate fitness level and hiking boots matter more than being an athlete.
Is the permit guaranteed once we book?
Once we secure your permit slot and it's paid, it's yours โ but permits are limited per day per park, so we book well ahead rather than leaving it to chance.
What's the minimum age?
Both countries set the minimum at 15. There's no maximum age, but the terrain does demand reasonable mobility.
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