Gorilla Trekking Tours

Embark on the journey of a lifetime with a mountain gorilla trekking tour, a profound encounter possible only in the dense, misty rainforests of Uganda and Rwanda. While both nations offer the awe-inspiring experience of spending an hour face-to-face with a habituated gorilla family, they present distinct styles of adventure. Rwanda, with its Volcanoes National Park, targets the luxury traveler, providing high-end lodges and a relatively easier, shorter drive from the capital, Kigali, though its permit costs are significantly higher. Uganda, home to the ancient, rugged Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga, appeals to the more adventurous and budget-conscious traveler, offering lower permit fees and a more challenging, immersive jungle trek that can be paired with diverse safari experiences like chimpanzee tracking and game drives in nearby parks.

Whether you choose Rwanda’s rapid access and upscale comfort or Uganda’s more affordable, robust adventure and diverse itinerary options, your chosen path leads to one of the world’s most intimate and unforgettable wildlife moments. To deepen the experience, consider the rare Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda, which grants an extended four hours with a gorilla family for the same cost as a standard one-hour trek in Rwanda. No matter the country, these tours are crucial for conservation, making every permit a direct contribution to the survival of these magnificent, endangered great apes.