Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo

Gorilla safaris are ranked as number one wildlife experience in the world. YES, trips to see mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have over the years been a focus for most travelers to Africa from different corners of the world. A face to face encounter with gorillas is a magical feeling that's lasts for a lifetime. Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda takes place in the Volcanoes national park located north of the country in Musanze province. home to over 400 mountain gorillas. The park also boosts a number of tourism activities including golden monkey tracking, Dian Fossey tomb hike, tour to twin lakes of Burera & Ruhondo, Karisimbi volcano hike. On the other hand, gorilla tours in Uganda take place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kabale and kisoro districts respectively in south western Uganda. Congo gorilla safaris are done in Virunga National Park. Our gorilla trips also involve visiting the endangered eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo. Go Rwanda safaris offer you combined gorilla safaris cutting across gorilla parks to ensure accurate gorilla trekking comparisons. We offer both short gorilla tours starting from 1 Day gorilla trek in Uganda and Uganda to help short time travelers get a chance to enjoy this lifetime experience. More so, we offer long gorilla trekking safaris combined with other wildlife and adventure experiences to make a complete safari package. Go Rwanda safaris is your best gorilla safari guide to see the endangered primates in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at discounted rates.

Sample Gorilla Safaris & Itineraries

1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek

Short gorilla safaris in Rwanda
Book a 1 Day Rwanda gorilla trek on your short gorilla tour to Volcanoes National Park. Visit and trek Rwanda gorillas on this 1 Day Gorilla Trek. Read More

3 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour

3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking tour
Discounted 3 Days Uganda gorilla tour to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Trek Uganda gorillas on our 3 Days Bwindi gorilla trek. Read More

4 Days Rwanda Double Trek

4 Days Double trekking in Rwanda
Be part of a 4 Days Rwanda double gorilla trek to Volcanoes National Park with Go Rwanda safaris. Trek two gorilla families in Rwanda on our 4 Days double trek. Read More

3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking

5 Days double gorilla trek in Rwanda & Congo
Join a 3 Days Congo Lowland gorilla  trek  to Kahuzi Biega National park with Go Rwanda Safaris. Trek the largest gorilla specie in Congo on your 3 Days Lowland gorilla tour. Read More

5 Days Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Safari

5 Days Double gorilla trek
This 5 Days Rwanda Uganda double gorilla trek offers you chance to trek the endangered gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda. Compare gorilla trekking in Uganda & Rwanda. Read More

10 Days Uganda & Rwanda Safari

9 Days Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo
Enjoy a 10 Days Uganda & Rwanda safari to trek gorillas twice and enjoy other wildlife experiences in the Pearl of Africa & Rwanda with Go Rwanda Safaris. Read More

Tips for gorilla trekking in Africa

Go Rwanda Safaris brings you detailed tips for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. For anyone planning to visit gorillas in Africa, check with us for updated gorilla trekking guide and tips. Among the things you must know before confirming a gorilla safari include:

  • A gorilla permit is a must have for anyone visiting gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Gorilla Permits are issued by conservation bodies in the respective countries.
  • Gorilla permit booking is recommended at least 4 months before the trekking date
  • Only 8 people are allowed to visit a gorilla family
  • The allowed time to spend with mountain gorillas is strictly an hour
  • Every gorilla trekking starts with a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking
  • Gorilla Habituation experience is only done in Rushaga sector of Bwindi
  • A gorilla permit in Uganda costs &700 for foreign non residents, $600 for foreign residents and UGX 250,000
  • Gorilla habituation lasts for 4 hours
  • Each gorilla habituation permit costs $1500
  • Porters and a hiking stick are very recommended on ever gorilla trek