Gorilla Safaris Africa: Gorilla Trekking Tours Uganda, Rwanda, Congo

Gorilla Safaris Africa offer gorilla trekking tours in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga Gorilla National parks, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park & Congo’s Virunga National Park.

Picture this: you are deep inside an ancient forest, altitude pressing in at over 2,000 metres, your breath visible in the cool morning air. The undergrowth around you is impossibly dense — wild ginger, hagenia trees draped in old-man’s beard lichen, giant lobelias rising from the mist. Your guide holds up a hand. Everyone stops. And then you see them.

A mountain gorilla family, going about their morning as though you are not there at all. A juvenile somersaults from a low branch. Two adolescents wrestle noisily over a clutch of leaves. A young mother sits with absolute stillness, her infant pressed against her chest with those extraordinary long-fingered hands. And then the silverback — dominant, unhurried, ancient — raises his massive head and looks directly at you.

In that moment, something fundamental shifts. The genetic closeness — gorillas share approximately 98.3 percent of human DNA — is suddenly not an abstract fact from a textbook. It is visceral. Real. You are looking at your closest relatives in the wild, the last survivors of a lineage that evolved alongside our own across millions of years of African forest. You have exactly one hour with them. It passes, as everyone who has done this will tell you, in what feels like minutes.

This is gorilla trekking in Africa. And at Aloyo Safaris, we believe there is no finer, more humbling, more life-clarifying experience available to any traveler on earth. We have guided families, honeymooning couples, solo adventurers, and groups of friends through this encounter for years — and the reaction is always the same. Silence. Then tears. Then the words: “I had no idea”

This guide covers everything you need to know about gorilla Safaris Africa: where to go, which country suits you best, what each park offers, how Gorilla Safari experience unfolds from start to finish, and how Aloyo Safaris designs a private, seamless gorilla trekking  safari journey in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo that places you in front of mountain gorillas with everything thoughtfully handled and nothing left to chance.

Mountain Gorilla- Gorilla Beringei Beringei

Where to Go Gorilla Trekking in Africa: The Three Destinations

Mountain gorillas are found in only three countries of Uganda, Rwanda & Congo. Each offers a genuinely different experience — different forest character, different permit costs, different logistical considerations, and different companion wildlife and landscapes. Understanding the distinctions is essential to choosing the journey that is right for you.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park in the eastern DRC is the oldest national park in Africa and one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It is also the most adventurous and logistically complex of the three gorilla trekking destinations. The park has experienced decades of conflict, and while the southern sector — where gorilla trekking takes place near the city of Goma — has periods of relative calm and tourism operations, the security situation is dynamic and must be assessed carefully before committing to travel.

For those who do choose to trek in Congo, the reward is an encounter that feels genuinely frontier. The gorillas here are habituated by the Virunga Conservation Authority rangers under extremely challenging conditions, and the rangers themselves — many of whom have given their lives in defence of these animals — are among the most dedicated wildlife protection professionals anywhere in Africa. Permits are the most affordable of the three destinations. Aloyo Safaris monitors DRC conditions continuously and provides honest, up-to-date guidance to anyone considering this option.

Understanding what actually happens on a gorilla trekking day — the full texture of it, from the predawn alarm to the moment you step back out of the forest — is essential for any traveler preparing for this journey. What follows is written from the experience of having guided dozens of treks across Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National Park, from the perspective of someone who has witnessed first-hand what this encounter does to people.

Before Dawn: The Morning Ritual

The alarm sounds in the dark — typically around 5:30am — and the cool mountain air is immediate and bracing when you step outside. Breakfast is served early and kept light: eggs, toast, fruit, strong East African tea or coffee. Your private guide from Aloyo Safaris is already reviewing the morning’s assignment with the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers — which gorilla family has been assigned to your group, where the trackers last located them the previous evening, what terrain the trail will cross.

By 7:30am you are standing at the park headquarters or sector briefing point for registration and orientation. An UWA ranger delivers a careful briefing: the rules of engagement — no flash photography, maintain a seven-metre distance from the gorillas at all times, no eating or drinking in their presence, crouch low if a gorilla approaches you directly, never turn and run. These rules exist for the gorillas’ protection and for yours. They are not negotiable. Most people find that once in front of the gorillas, following them requires no effort at all; the focus of the moment takes over entirely.

Into the Forest: The Trek

The trail descends from the briefing point into the forest proper. Within minutes, the outside world — the lodge, the road, other people — disappears entirely. The canopy closes overhead, the light filters green and gold through layers of vegetation, and the air fills with the close, loamy smell of undisturbed rainforest. The trek can last anywhere from forty-five minutes to five or six hours depending on where the gorillas have ranged overnight. The terrain is honest: steep in places, muddy in the wet season, occasionally requiring both hands on the vegetation for support. Sturdy ankle-supporting hiking boots are essential.

Along the way, your guides and trackers communicate quietly by radio with the habituators — rangers who have spent years accompanying specific gorilla families every day, building the trust that makes a calm, natural encounter possible. When the trackers find fresh sign — broken stems, freshly stripped bark, the distinctive earthy-sweet smell of gorilla — they slow the group and move more carefully. This is the moment everything sharpens. Conversations stop. Breathing steadies. The forest feels suddenly very alive.

The protocol allows one hour with the gorilla family once found. The timer begins from the moment of first visual contact. Nothing — not the briefing, not the trek, not the post-trek meal or the flight home — prepares you for what those sixty minutes actually feel like.

Habituated gorillas do not fear human presence in the way wild animals typically do. They are not tame — they are simply accustomed, having spent years under the careful, daily observation of habituation rangers. They move around you, sometimes approaching within two or three metres, apparently indifferent. The juveniles are almost always the most curious: they peer at cameras, chase each other in rolling tumbles, occasionally grab at boot laces. The mothers are the most affecting — the way an infant gorilla clings with those tiny perfect hands, the way a mother grooms her young with absolute absorption, the tender efficiency of it.

And always, at the centre of the family’s world, the silverback. He may be feeding, or resting with that particular heaviness of something that is entirely secure in its own power, or simply watching. When he moves, the forest moves with him. When he vocalises — a low, resonant rumble deep in the chest — you feel it as much as hear it. When his eyes settle on yours, you understand, wordlessly and completely, that you are in the presence of something ancient and irreplaceable.

The hour ends. Your guide gently signals. The group moves back from the family and begins the return trek. Most people walk out of the forest in near-silence, processing. Many describe it afterwards as the most affecting thing they have ever seen. We believe them, because we have watched it happen, over and over, and it never loses its power.

After the Trek: Celebrating the Morning

Back at the briefing point, your private guide has arranged cold drinks and a packed lunch or a return to the lodge for a hot meal. Aloyo Safaris always builds recovery time into gorilla trekking days — the experience is not physically taxing for the legs alone; it is emotionally consuming, and travellers consistently tell us they need an hour or two of quiet reflection before they are ready to talk about it properly. The afternoon is yours: rest at the lodge, a gentle forest walk, a community visit, or simply sitting on a veranda with the Virunga volcanoes or Bwindi’s hills spread before you.

Double Gorilla Trekking In Uganda & Rwanda

You want the definitive gorilla trekking experience and have five to seven days to dedicate to it. The Uganda-Rwanda combined safari is one of Aloyo Safaris‘ most frequently requested itineraries: trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on day 2, cross the border into Rwanda (a half-day scenic drive through southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda), trek in Volcanoes on day four, and explore Kigali before departing. The contrast between the two forests, the two gorilla encounters, and the two countries makes for a journey of extraordinary richness.

The Gorilla Habituation Experience: Going Deeper

Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris-Gorilla Trekking Tours Uganda, Rwanda, Congo

4 Days Gorilla trekking & Mount Sabyinyo is a 4 day Rwanda Safari combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national Park with Mount Sabyinyo Volcano Hiking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.This 4-days Gorilla trekking & Mount Sabyinyo offers  tracking the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi with hiking the challenging Mount Sabyinyo (3,645m), known as “Old Man’s Teeth” for its rugged, three-peaked summit that straddles Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC

4-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari includes two different mountain gorilla trekking safari experiences in Volcanoes National Park, enabling observation of 2 independent Rwanda gorilla families or facilitating a more immersive experience with the gorillas. This 4-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking itinerary include arrival in Kigali, 2 days of gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park,  with a maximum of one hour allocated to each family, followed by departure.

3 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkey Tracking, focuses on gorilla trekking, cultural immersion, golden monkey tracking. The 3 days Rwanda Safari involves arriving in Kigali, a 2-3 hour drive to the park, one day of gorilla trekking, with a cultural tour (or visiting the twin lakes), and a third day of golden monkey tracking, & departure.This 3 days Rwanda safari itinerary is ideal for maximizing time in Virunga mountains, with options available for luxury, mid-range, and budget travelers

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey safari offer mountain gorilla trekking & Dian Fossey hike  experience in Volcanoes National Park. This 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & Dian Fossey hiking itinerary combines the thrill of encountering endangered mountain gorillas with a tribute to the pioneering conservationist, Dian Fossey, at her former Karisoke Research Center, as well as Golden Monkey tracking, cultural encounter with the gorilla guardians at the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village. This 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey Hike includes Rwanda gorilla permit at USD1500 and Dian Fossey grave at $75 USD for foreign non-residents, $60 for foreign residents, $55 for Rwanda and EAC citizens and the EAC foreign residents pay $65

4 days Rwanda Gorilla & Mount Karisimbi hiking Safari to Volcanoes National Park offers Mountain Gorilla trekking, Mount Karisimbi, & Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village. Visit Rwanda to explore Volcanoes National Park on a 4 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & Mt.Karisimbi hiking safari in Volcanoes National Park Northwestern Rwanda.  The  exclusive 4 days  Rwanda  gorilla trekking and Karismbi hiking safari includes 1 day mountain gorilla trekking, 2 day mount Karisimbi hike, plus evening Iby’Iwachu Cultural Visit.This Rwanda Mount Karisimbi  hike & Gorilla trekking tour package in Volcanoes National Park allows you to  share an eye lock with Mountain Gorillas  for 1 hour, then after a 2 days Mount Karismbi hike upto the top of it’s highest peak at 4507m above sea level.

The 4 days double gorilla trekking Uganda & Rwanda typically based in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park & Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offers two separate, unique encounters with different mountain gorilla families. Double Gorilla Trekking (trekking Gorillas Twice) is designed for anyone seeking to engage in gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Identifying and contrasting two distinct gorilla families/groups facilitates the study of each gorilla group/family behaviors and dynamics.No two gorilla Families/groups are identical. One group may have a mother with twins, while another consists solely of young juveniles

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari is a 4 day Rwanda safari to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkey tracking & Iby’Iwachu Cultural Experience.

All Inclusive: This 4 days Rwanda Gorilla safari includes:Gorilla trekking at USD1500 and Golden Monkeys tracking permit at USD250  including an intimate encounter with the gorilla guardians at the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village, not forgetting all ground transportation, an English speaking guide or any other language(if requested), accommodations and meals as per the Itinerary.

4 Day Rwanda Gorilla and Akagera Safari leads to Akagera National Park for wildlife safari & Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking. This 4 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & Akagera Safari features game drives and a boat excursion on Lake Ihema, and Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking to track mountain gorillas. Akagera National Park is situated in eastern Rwanda, adjacent to the Tanzanian border. It is distinguished by forests, wetlands, low elevations, and savannahs. The diverse landscape harbors fauna includes zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and numerous bird species, notably the rare shoebill stork.

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Nyungwe Safari takes you to Volcanoes National Park  for gorilla trekking & Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Tracking. This 4 days Rwanda Primates safari involves Kigali city tour, Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kigali City tour by visiting Genocide Memorial Museum, Crafts markets and cultural encounter at the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village. Each gorilla trekking permit costs $1500, while the Chimpanzee tracking permit costs $250.

A 12-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Great Migration with Big Five Safari. Uncover the intricacies of Uganda Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park and the Great Migration in this unparalleled luxury 12 days Uganda gorilla & Tanzania Wildlife safari featuring four emblematic wildlife spots in East Africa. You are invited to partake in gorilla trekking and the big migration during our 12-day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and big Migration Safari. This 12 days Uganda Gorilla treking & Wildlife(Big Five) safari includes visits to Ngorongoro Crater,  Serengeti National Park, Bwindi Impnetrable National Park & Queen Elizabeth National Park in East Africa, focusing on gorilla trekking and the great migration.

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari allows for a 3 days Gorilla Trekking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park . The all-inclusive 3 days gorilla trekking package price, offers a gorilla trekking permit at a cost of $700 per person, park entrance fees, lets you meet face to face with gorillas for 1 hour, while maintaining a distance of 7m-10m  according to the gorilla trekking rules and regulations. The 3 days Uganda Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park also includes: all ground transportation, service of an English speaking guide or any other language(if requested), accommodations and meals as per the Itinerary.

4 days luxury Rwanda Gorilla trekking safari combines world-class gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with powerful history, breathtaking scenery. 4-day Luxury Rwanda gorilla safari offers gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, home to approximately one-third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The 4 days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari  covers gorilla trekking, relaxing by the beautiful lake Kivu, visiting the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, Visiting the Twin Lakes and golden monkeys. If time is constrained, Rwanda is the optimal destination for gorilla trekking in Africa. One may easily stay a night in Kigali, be transported to the resort in around three hours, and commence walking in the verdant rainforest.

Peak Dry Season — June to August & December to February

The two dry seasons represent the most popular and, in many practical respects, the most comfortable time for gorilla trekking across all three countries. Forest floors are firmer, trails less treacherous, and gorillas more likely to range into open areas where visibility improves. For Uganda, July and August are the most heavily subscribed months — permits are exceptionally difficult to secure without six to nine months’ advance booking. Rwanda’s June, July, and August dates are similarly sought-after. December through February offers a slightly less crowded dry season window and is an excellent time for travellers with school-age children who cannot travel in northern hemisphere summer.

Green Season — March to May & September to November

Uganda’s long rains fall between March and May; the shorter rains arrive September to November. Rwanda’s rainy seasons are broadly similar. The green season is one of the best-kept secrets in gorilla travel. The forest is at its most photogenic — every surface glistening, the canopy impossibly lush, infant gorillas playing with particular exuberance in the new growth. Permits are easier to secure at shorter notice. Lodges offer their most competitive rates. Trails are quieter. The only trade-off is mud — genuine, deep, sometimes boot-claiming mud on the steeper approaches — and the occasional afternoon downpour. Good waterproofs and gaiters address both. For budget-conscious travelers and those who simply prefer the world when it is green and alive, the wet season is an outstanding choice.

The Year-Round Reality

It is worth stating clearly: gorilla trekking is a year-round activity in both Uganda and Rwanda. Neither country has a season in which trekking stops or becomes genuinely inadvisable for healthy adults. The choice of when to travel is driven primarily by personal preference for conditions and crowd levels, and by the practical constraint of permit availability in peak months. Aloyo Safaris helps every traveler navigate this calculation honestly, based on your specific dates and expectations.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla Trekking in Africa

How many mountain gorillas are left in the world?

As of the most recent census data, the global mountain gorilla population stands at approximately 1,063 individuals, all living wild in the Virunga massif (spanning Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC) and in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This figure represents genuine progress from the roughly 620 individuals counted in the late 1980s, making mountain gorillas one of the few critically endangered large mammals whose numbers have increased in recent decades — a direct result of conservation efforts funded substantially by gorilla trekking tourism revenue.

How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost?

Gorilla trekking permit prices are set by the respective national wildlife authorities. In Uganda, permits cost USD $800 per person for the standard one-hour gorilla trek, and USD $1,500 per person for the gorilla habituation experience (up to four hours). In Rwanda, a gorilla trekking permit costs USD $1,500 per person. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, permits are more affordable (approximately USD $400 per person) but require a full assessment of current security conditions. These prices are subject to change by the issuing authorities; Aloyo Safaris will confirm current pricing at the time of inquiry.

How difficult is gorilla trekking physically?

Gorilla trekking involves walking through tropical montane forest — often on steep, uneven, and frequently muddy terrain — for anywhere between one and six hours. The trek difficulty is classified as moderate to strenuous, depending on where the gorillas are on any given day. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended: the ability to walk for several hours at a sustained but unhurried pace, manage steep ascents, and navigate vegetation that occasionally requires hands and knees. Porters are available at all trekking sectors and are both practically useful (carrying bags, offering physical support on steep sections) and economically beneficial to the local community. Aloyo Safaris discusses fitness requirements with every client during the planning stage.

What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?

Both Uganda Wildlife Authority and Rwanda Development Board set the minimum age for gorilla trekking at 15 years. This restriction exists to protect the gorillas from childhood diseases and to ensure that the trekking group can maintain safe distances and follow ranger instructions responsibly. For families travelling with younger children, Aloyo Safaris designs alternative activities on trekking days — guided forest walks, cultural village visits, or golden monkey tracking where age restrictions are less restrictive — ensuring that younger family members have equally engaging experiences.

How many people are allowed to see gorillas at once?

Uganda Wildlife Authority and Rwanda Development Board both limit gorilla trekking groups to a maximum of eight visitors per gorilla family per day. This cap is absolute and strictly enforced. It exists to protect the gorillas from excessive human disturbance and disease risk, and to maintain the quality and intimacy of the encounter for visitors. Each gorilla family therefore has a maximum of eight permits available per day across all operators combined — which is why securing permits well in advance is so important, and why Aloyo Safaris prioritises permit procurement as the first step in any booking.

Is it safe to be close to mountain gorillas?

Gorilla trekking is remarkably safe when conducted through properly regulated channels with habituated gorilla families. The habituation process — which takes years of careful, daily work by dedicated rangers — results in gorilla families that are calm and largely indifferent to human presence. The protocols enforced by UWA and RDB rangers (seven-metre minimum distance, no flash, no eating or drinking, backing away if a gorilla approaches) are designed both to protect the gorillas and to ensure visitor safety. Incidents involving gorillas and visitors are extremely rare. Your Aloyo Safaris guide will brief you thoroughly on behaviour and body language before and during the trek.

What should I wear for gorilla trekking?

Long-sleeved shirts and long trousers in neutral colours (khaki, olive, grey, brown) are recommended — both to protect against vegetation and insect contact and to avoid startling the gorillas with bright colours. Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots with grip soles are essential. Waterproof gaiters are strongly recommended in the wet season and useful year-round in Bwindi. A lightweight waterproof jacket handles the frequent mist and afternoon rain. Gardening-style gloves protect hands when grabbing vegetation on steep sections. Aloyo Safaris provides a comprehensive packing list as part of every pre-departure information pack.

Can I combine gorilla trekking with other Uganda or Rwanda experiences?

Absolutely — and Aloyo Safaris strongly recommends it. Gorilla trekking is the centrepiece of any Uganda or Rwanda safari, but it is far from the only extraordinary experience these countries offer. Uganda alone provides chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga, and Rwenzori mountain trekking. Rwanda offers chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest, wildlife viewing in Akagera, and golden monkey encounters in Volcanoes National Park alongside the gorilla trek. A combined Uganda-Rwanda itinerary is one of the most richly layered journeys available anywhere in Africa.

How far in advance should I book a gorilla safari?

For peak season travel (June, July, August, and December through February), Aloyo Safaris recommends beginning the booking process at least six to nine months in advance. This is primarily driven by gorilla permit availability: with only eight permits per gorilla family per day across all operators in Uganda, and similarly limited numbers in Rwanda, peak-season dates are claimed many months ahead by operators worldwide. For shoulder-season and green-season travel (March to May, September to November), three to four months of lead time is generally sufficient. The earlier you begin planning, the greater the choice of lodge, dates, and gorilla family assignment.

Do I need travel insurance for a gorilla safari?

Comprehensive travel insurance is not merely recommended — it is essential. Gorilla trekking takes place in remote highland terrain, often at altitude and far from major medical facilities. Your policy should cover medical evacuation, trip cancellation (gorilla permit fees are non-refundable once confirmed), and emergency repatriation. Aloyo Safaris provides guidance on appropriate insurance products during the planning process and will not confirm any booking without evidence of adequate coverage.

Secure your gorilla trekking permit early

Visitors intending to go for gorilla trekking during the peak season, must acquire their gorilla trekking permits early enough, at least 6 months prior to the gorilla trekking date.

Rwanda gorilla permits cost $1500, Uganda Gorilla permits cost $800 and Congo gorilla permits are at $400. Each purchased Gorilla trekking permit per person per day qualifies for one(1) Gorilla family including spending 1 full hour with them.
Gorilla trekking permits can be purchased through a reliable & licensed Tour Operator company or directly from the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Uganda, Rwanda development Board in Rwanda. While a gorilla habituation permit costs $1500, which involves only 4 persons in the company of researchers to stay for at most 4 hours in the gorillas’ presence.

What to pack For Gorilla Trekking In Africa.

Packing Light is highly recommended, when planning to go for a gorilla trekking experience in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, and Congo’s Virunga National Park & Kahuzi Biega National Park

The packing list for gorilla trekking includes among others: waterproof hiking boots, waterproof day pack, insect repellents, rain jacket, camera without flash light, binoculars, long sleeved shirt/t-shirt, trousers, sweaters, sun glasses, hat, bottled water, energy giving snacks, first aid kit, walking stick.

Thinking what to wear during gorilla trek? Each traveler is urged to wear environmentally friendly clothes, whose colors are not shouting, and yes don’t forget, long sleeved shirts or t-shirts, trousers, rain jacket-to protect you in case it rains.

Physical fitness For Gorilla Trekking

Despite the fact that gorilla trekking can be done by everyone, it still requires you to be physically fit. Gorilla trekking in Africa can take between 2 to hours, which comprises of traversing through thick forest and steep slopes, when looking for mountain gorillas. However, you also need to carry plenty of water so as to stay hydrated, as well as energy snacks, since most gorilla families/groups take refuge in higher elevations, which requires more energy

On the other hand, you can opt to hire a porter at $10 or $20(depending on the weight) , in case your luggage is heavy, so that you can enjoy your gorilla trekking experience, while they help you carry.

What are the Gorilla trekking Rules & Regulations?

Whether you have trekked gorillas before, or it’s your first time, every gorilla trekking Enthusiast must adhere to the gorilla trekking rules and regulations, issued by guides and rangers each day, very early in the morning, before embarking on the actual gorilla trekking.

Some of the gorilla trekking rules & regulations include among others; Maintaining a 7 meter distance when with them, remain still whenever they charge, don’t use cameras with flashlights, only persons with at least 15 years of age are allowed to trek gorillas, Interact with the gorillas for at most 1 hour,  don’t trek mountain gorillas when you are sick, don’t litter the park click here for more…

In conclusion, gorilla trekking still remains a top notch bucket list activity in the pearl of Africa. Yet to have a memorable experience, it is important to have knowledge about these gorilla trekking tips, when planning for a safari in Uganda. Besides Gorilla trekking, we also offer  numerous fascinating experiences which can be combined with gorilla trekking: such as Wildlife safaris , White Water rafting, Wildebeest migration, Balloon safaris, Chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, Rwenzori trekking, and cultural encounters