Best Gorilla Trekking Tours and Safari Packages
Discover the gorilla trekking safari of your dreams in the magical, cloud-draped mountains of Rwanda and Uganda. Watch in awe as these endangered creatures emerge from the trees and approach near enough to touch, interacting with each other in their natural jungle habitat.
You can enjoy gorilla trekking tours in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. Uganda also offers chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Forest and Big 5 safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The best part? Your gorilla trekking safari directly benefits endangered mountain gorillas, as well as the local communities surrounding them.
Our Africa travel experts have personally vetted our gorilla trekking tours and accommodations. We’re thrilled to share our love of Africa with you and design your life-changing safari of discovery!
Best Time for Gorilla Trekking
- Dry Season (Easiest Trekking): December to February and June to August
- Rainy Season (Slightly More Difficult): April to May and September to November
Rwanda or Uganda?
Sample Vacations
Classic Rwanda Trekking Tour: Gorillas and Safari
Experience the best gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda! This trip includes two gorilla trekking tours: one with a fully habituated gorilla family and one with a semi-habituated family (a more wild and authentic experience). Not to mention chimpanzee trekking and an African wildlife safari!
Ultimate Uganda Luxury Wildlife Safari
See nature’s most fascinating creatures, chimpanzees and gorillas, in their natural habitat on this Ultimate Ugandan Wildlife Safari.
Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania Vacation: Shoebills, Gorilla Trekking, and Serengeti Safari
This Rwanda and Tanzania vacation allows you to go gorilla trekking, witness the Great Migration, and visit beautiful African beaches.
Ultimate East Africa Safari: Kenya, Tanzania, and Gorillas
Discover some of Africa’s most famous, sought-after wildlife experiences on this bucket list East Africa safari. See rare rhinos and the Big 5 in Kenya, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, track endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and much more. This is a trip you’ll remember for life!