Gorilla Trekking Tours in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo

Plan a Gorilla trekking Tour in Africa’s Gorilla trekking Destinations i.e Uganda at Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park, Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park and Democratic Republic of Congo at Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park.

Gorilla trekking Tours are an exceptional safari adventure to take on as this gives you an exceptional adventure in the presence of the rare species of Mountain Gorillas and Eastern Lowland Gorillas as you track them in groups of 8 with a park ranger for 3-5 hours and when you meet them an hour is allowed to take various photos.

When to Go Gorilla trekking in Africa

Gorilla Trekking in Africa can be done all year round however hiking can be more difficult during rainy season from April to May and November to December. The most popular gorilla trekking time is during the drier months between December and February and from June to mid-September, its the reason why gorilla expeditions recommends advance booking of gorilla permits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gorilla Species

The gorilla is rated as the largest among the ape species. The gorillas (genus Gorilla) are humans’ closest cousins; this was proved by the zoologist’s study, which also relates to human evolution that dates back about 7 million years. In this closet, chimpanzees and bonobos also shared the talk. Here, the gorillas uphold about 98% of human genetic material (DNA).

The word “gorilla” originates from the Greek word gorilla, meaning ‘a lady with a hairy body.” Gorillas are hairy mammals, the largest among other primates. The species is considered to be the most intelligent among all mammals in the wild. The gorilla is a stocky mammal with a broad chest and shoulders; it has large human-like hands and tiny eyes set into hairless faces. LEARN MORE

Kabale Town:

Kabale Town, in southwestern Uganda, is the region’s largest town. The town is located in Kabale district, which also shares borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kabale is located in the Kigezi sub-region, about 260 miles from Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and about 49 miles from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Kabale is the tourism center for travelers going to tourist destinations found in the Kigezi region. Travelers going mainly for gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can base themselves in Kabale. LEARN MORE

Bird Watching at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Among the thrilling encounters to undertake on your visit to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is bird watching. Primarily, the park is famous for conservation programs for the mountain gorillas and being an endemic host of the golden monkeys in Uganda, a place where “gold meets silver.” LEARN MORE

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The dense impenetrable is adorned with steep hills and valleys, which collectively describe Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The elevated ranges of tropical rainforest are well-known for housing the world’s largest population of mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Uganda. It encircles the Democratic Republic of the Congo and runs alongside the western arm of the Albertine Rift Valley, near the famed Virunga Massif. LEARN MORE

Dian Fossey Grave

Diana Fossey’s tombs and graves represent the legacy of an American primatologist who committed the rest of her life to serving the conservation of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and the Virunga region at large. The graves have stood out as among the most attractive features that complement your gorilla trip to Volcanoes National Park.

The Dain Fossey walking trail prevails within the valley between Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke. The graves were made into a research center about gorilla conservation and the rest of the attractions of the park. The research center is called Karisoke, where Dian Fossey was based to do conservation and research in 1968. LEARN MORE

Double Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes & Bwindi National Park

Double gorilla trekking is possibly best when doing the same experience from different spots of tracking. Let’s say you change the sector of tracking within the same park or track from another park. Track gorillas consecutively from two parks; this is one of the most thrilling adventure trails in the world.

Mountain gorillas are an endangered species that is also endemic to only a few volcanic tropics within the Albertine Rift Valley. From the four gorilla parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park of Uganda, Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda, and Virunga National Park of DR Congo.

Then trek gorillas consecutively from at least two parks; this is an experience that offers you a chance to watch gorillas twice. Gorilla trekking is among the African adventure thrillers and has proven to be the highlight of the rest of the adventures. LEARN MORE

Everything About Gorilla Permits

A gorilla permit is a document that grants access to gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorillas are endangered species that are endemic to limited forests that lie at the edge of eastern Central Africa. The dense volcanic tropical rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in DR Congo Anyone who wants to have access to these endangered species must have a permit. READ MORE

Golden monkey tracking in Uganda and Rwanda

A guide to golden monkey tracking in Uganda and Rwanda helps you understand what it takes to go watch these amazing and beautiful monkeys. Golden monkeys are an endangered species endemic to the Virunga Massif. Visiting one of the parks within the Virunga Massif leads to hikes and slopes that benefit from watching the primates.

Golden monkey tracking has become another thriller for trekkers going to Uganda and Rwanda to trek gorillas. This adventure was only possible for the countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo that share the Virunga Conservation Area. LEARN MORE

Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda

Gorilla Habituation Experience is an exercise aimed at familiarizing humans with gorillas. The process concentrates on quenching the aggressive nature of gorillas for tourists who wish for an encounter. Gorillas are not ready for trekking until they’re fully habituated; this enables a close-up encounter with tourists without any harm from these giants. 

The habituation exercise included primatologists, zoologists, and researchers, together with park rangers. These groups of experts always bump into the thick, misty afro tropical forests and launch a follow-up activity for a newly discovered or splintered wild gorilla family. The follow-up exercise continued for a period of not more than 2 years until these experts realized that the gorillas were ready for trekking. 

When tracking gorillas, trekkers have to go closer to the apes within the limits of 7m. This is a shorter distance in case a silverback charges to attack, but because human presence is sometimes common to them, they may cause no harm to their charges. LEARN MORE