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Gorilla Trekking

Trek through the misty forests of Rwanda and Uganda in search of mountain gorillas. Spend time watching a gorilla family in the wild and discover one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Gorilla trekking takes you deep into the forests of Rwanda or Uganda to find habituated mountain gorilla families. Led by experienced guides and park rangers, you walk through the forest in search of a group and, once you find them, spend time observing their natural behaviour.

Why Go Gorilla Trekking?

Few wildlife experiences are as personal as sitting quietly near a gorilla family in the forest. You may see them feeding, playing, grooming or interacting with one another, offering a rare glimpse into their family life.

The trek itself is also part of the adventure. The forest can be steep, muddy and challenging, but the effort is well worth it when you finally find the gorillas. Seeing these powerful yet gentle animals at close range is an experience that stays with you long after you leave the forest.

Gorilla trekking experiences vary by location, but usually include:

  • A briefing with park rangers before entering the forest
  • A guided trek through the Virunga or Bwindi forests
  • Searching for a habituated gorilla family
  • Time to observe the gorillas once they are located
  • Photography opportunities as the family feeds and interacts
  • The option to combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee trekking or other forest experiences

Plan Your Gorilla Trek

Gorilla trekking is an unforgettable way to explore the forests of Rwanda and Uganda. It can also be combined with chimpanzee trekking and other wildlife experiences for a deeper journey into East Africa’s forests.

Whether you are planning a dedicated gorilla trekking trip or adding a permit day to a longer safari, Nziza can build the experience into your tailor-made itinerary.

ITINERARIES FEATURING Gorilla Trekking

Gorillas & The Great Migration In Depth

9 nights
RwandaTanzania
KigaliVolcanoesArushaSerengeti
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Track gorillas & chimps, Serengeti safari & Zanzibar bliss

13 nights
UgandaTanzania
Kibale National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National ParkSerengetiZanzibar
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Giraffe Manor, the Masai Mara & Mountain Gorillas

9 nights
KenyaUganda
NairobiMasai MaraBwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Close Encounters with Uganda’s Gorillas

5 nights
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Primate Paradise

7 nights
RwandaUganda
KigaliVolcanoesBwindi Impenetrable National ParkKibale National Park
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East Africa Highlights

11 nights
KenyaTanzaniaRwanda
NairobiLaikipiaAmboseliMasai MaraNgorongoroVolcanoes
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Uganda Meander

11 nights
Uganda
Murchison Falls National ParkKibale National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Uganda & Kenya Birding Safari

7 nights
UgandaKenya
Murchison Falls National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National ParkRift Valley
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PROPERTIES OFFERING Gorilla Trekking

Wilderness Bisate

RwandaVolcanoes
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Buhoma Lodge

UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Bwindi Lodge

UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Mount Gahinga Lodge

UgandaMgahinga Gorilla National Park
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Kyaninga Lodge

UgandaKibale National Park
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Singita Kataza House

RwandaVolcanoes
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Singita Kwitonda

RwandaVolcanoes
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Virunga Lodge

RwandaVolcanoes
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One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

RwandaVolcanoes
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

RwandaVolcanoes
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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge

UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park
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