Gorilla Safaris: Gorilla Trekking Uganda, Rwanda

Gorilla Safari in Africa, Where to see the Gorillas in Africa ! Planning a Gorilla Safari in Africa including the visit to Uganda or Rwanda for the gorilla trekking experience either on Self drive Safari with the leading car rental company that offers self drive within east Africa for over 10 years now. Gorilla Trekking is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga National Park in Uganda yet for Rwanda its done in Volcanoes National Park which comes at a princely cost of 1500 USD for the gorilla permit unlike the 800 USD for gorilla permit in Uganda.

Self Drive Uganda welcomes you to Compare 10 Gorilla Safari tours offers by Us that include the long term safaris in East Africa that allows you to cross borders to neighboring destinations like Kenya , Tanzania for Wildlife watching adventures. Find the best deals using the largest marketplace for Gorilla safaris!

4 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Go trek the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park in Uganda as you book the 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari. This safari gives you a chance to be close to the rare primates as well as learn about the local Batwa.

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Enjoy Gorilla Trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park as you book the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari. Other than the Gorillas, you can track the stunning Golden Monkeys and visit the local Batwa communities.

7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Trek the Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and watch wildlife animals on the 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari on holiday vacation. This safari is exceptional for all travelers on tour in Uganda with friends and family.

Guide to Plan Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

If your planning to see the gorillas in Africa, then during your self drive safari remember to inform Self drive Uganda limited to help you book the gorilla permit for your desired date of visit in the wilderness of Uganda

Uganda’s National parks are considered as the safest places to see gorillas in Africa on Private guided adventure compare to the expeditions to Congo, we are available to secure the gorilla permits to :

• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Mgahinga National Park

Irrespective of the destination you have selected to see the gorillas in Uganda, your required to book your gorilla trekking permit in advance since they are on high demand in the peak season.Uganda Wildlife authority only sells gorilla permits to licensed tour operators and Self Drive Uganda is one of them, trust them to book your gorilla permit for your gorilla trekking in Uganda.

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Experiences

The best mountain gorilla safaris in Uganda are in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, with 13 groups and around 400 gorillas. Mgahinga National Park, while just as beautiful, lies within the Virunga Massif neighboring DRC and Rwanda, and has only one habituated group which sometimes wanders over the borders.

It’s a very smooth operation, with excellent rangers and trackers, and local communities benefiting from fees. The hiking can be tough and that’s a reason it’s called impenetrable, but some groups are easier to reach than others. And the permits cost just 800USD as per 2024 to 2026 financial year.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Bwindi also offers the Gorilla Habituation Experience where you spend up to four hours with a semi-habituated group. They’re less predictable and not as docile as habituated groups, and it’s a fascinating, intimate glimpse into how gorillas gradually get used to humans. At 1500USD, it’s the same price as one hour with Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the best destination to see gorillas in Africa as it offers more options for gorilla treks, is relatively affordable, and is close to other wildlife experiences within Uganda, such as classic wildlife safari game drives, boat safaris, birding, and mountain hiking.

Sectors for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national Park .

Once you book your self drive Safari that includes gorilla trekking , always wait to confirm the accommodation since gorilla permit will determine the sector for gorilla trekking and where to stay.

• Ruhija Trek
• Buhoma Trek
• Nkuringo Trek
• Rushaga Trek

Packing List For Gorilla Tours in Africa

• Waterproof hiking boots.
• Day pack.
• Insect repellents.
• Light weight rain jacket.
• Poncho
• Camera.
• Binoculars,
• Bottled water
• Boots: hiking boots,
• Gloves, old pair of gardening gloves
• Long pants or trousers
• Energy snacks.

Rwanda- Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes

If your planning to see the gorillas in Africa, then during your self drive safari remember to inform Self drive Uganda limited to help you book the gorilla permit for your desired date of visit in the wilderness of Uganda

Uganda’s National parks are considered as the safest places to see gorillas in Africa on Private guided adventure compare to the expeditions to Congo, we are available to secure the gorilla permits to :

• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Mgahinga National Park

Irrespective of the destination you have selected to see the gorillas in Uganda, your required to book your gorilla trekking permit in advance since they are on high demand in the peak season.Uganda Wildlife authority only sells gorilla permits to licensed tour operators and Self Drive Uganda is one of them, trust them to book your gorilla permit for your gorilla trekking in Uganda.

Safest Places to See Gorillas in Africa

Most people want to track mountain gorillas and there’s much debate as to which country offers the best mountain gorilla safari. They’re found in only three countries: Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Thankfully, their numbers are increasing – the latest census confirmed there are now over 1,000 compared to 250 when conservation efforts first started some 50 years ago.

Best time see Gorillas in Africa

• January and February: Low season offering less huge crowds. Very little or on rain.
• March, April and May: Its rains a lot during these months. Most challenging during the trek, the slopes are slippery.
• June, July & August: Peak season, its important to buy your permits early since they run out. Best time for gorilla safari in Uganda and Rwanda.

Congo Gorilla Trekking Safaris

The democratic republic of Congo has both mountain and lowland gorillas. Congo is the best place to see mountain gorillas. Because of its long civil war and internal conflicts, most people did not prefer the DRC for a gorilla safari. There are four different habitual groups of gorillas in DRC. You can also access the Virunga mountains from here.

The Virunga’s or volcanoes are the rainforests covered across the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the democratic republic of Congo. In this area, you will find several mountain gorillas.  DRC also have the same trekking time as Uganda and Rwanda that is up to 5 hours and this depends on various factors like weather, the fitness capabilities of the visitors, and the distance to the gorilla families.

The Western lowland, Eastern lowland, and Mountain gorillas can be found in DRC. It is only in DRC where you can find Grauer’s or eastern lowland gorillas. Kahuzi-Biega National Park is home to about 250 Grauer’s gorillas, is the perfect place to see them. You can also see western lowland gorillas and mountain gorillas in DRC.