Trek Gorilla Tours

Trek gorilla tours offer bespoke tours and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences, ensuring a unique and personalized experience. A safari or tour in Rwanda can be a rewarding and fascinating experience. Rwanda, a country of a thousand hills, offers visitors rare and beautiful experiences with its hot cake mountain gorillas, other primates and wildlife.  Trek Gorilla tours are a must-do activity when you’re on a safari in Rwanda or Uganda, which has one-third of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world and half of the gorillas in Uganda. The close encounter with the mountain gorillas is an unforgettable experience. Even though Rwanda is known for its Mountain Gorillas, it also offers primate tracking in the forests of Nyungwe, which is the country’s beautiful scenery. Game viewing in Akagera National Park is also a great place to see some of Africa’s birdlife. The Lake Kivu shores are characterized by beautiful beaches and rich history and culture.

The Trek to the heart of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Mgahinga in Uganda, and Bwindi impenetrable forest could also introduce you to other primates, such as golden Monkey, buffalo, bush duiker, and a wide array of bird species. The mountain gorilla family viewing limit is eight tourists per day, in order to protect the species. This is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience that should not be missed.

The best time for gorilla trekking in both Rwanda and Uganda is during the dry seasons, which generally occur from June to September and December to February. These months offer more favorable weather conditions and make trekking through the forested mountains more manageable.

That being said, gorilla trekking is possible throughout the year, and the parks remain open for visits even during the rainy seasons. The rainy seasons, which typically occur from March to May and October to November, can offer their own unique experiences. The landscapes are lush and green, and there may be fewer tourists, allowing for a more intimate encounter with the gorillas. However, trekking during these periods can be more challenging due to muddy trails and unpredictable weather.

It is highly advisable to book gorilla permits in advance for both Rwanda and Uganda. Gorilla permits are in high demand, and the number of permits issued per day is limited to ensure the well-being of the gorillas and to manage visitor impact on their habitat.