Gorilla Trekking

Come face to face with one of humanity's closest relatives on a gorilla trekking expedition in the misty forests of Uganda and Rwanda. With fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild, this is among the most extraordinary and moving wildlife experiences on Earth — and one that directly funds their conservation.

In Uganda, treks depart from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with four habituated gorilla groups. In Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park — made famous by Dian Fossey — offers a more accessible trekking experience with shorter hiking distances. Both destinations guarantee a magical one-hour encounter sitting quietly among a gorilla family as they feed, play, and interact.

We handle the entire logistics — from securing limited gorilla permits (book well in advance) to arranging luxury lodges on the forest edge, domestic flights, and optional chimpanzee tracking add-ons. Gorilla trekking pairs superbly with a Tanzania wildlife safari for the ultimate East African itinerary.