GORILLA TREKKING • RWANDA & UGANDA

Gorilla trekking safaris,
designed around you.

From comfortable, characterful lodges to Africa’s most exceptional stays,

we create private journeys shaped around how you want to travel.

GORILLA TREKKING  SINCE 1997

FIRST-HAND  EXPERIENCE

EXCELLENT TRUSTPILOT SCORE
BASED ON 220+ REVIEWS

PRIVATE CUSTOM SAFARIS

RWANDA  & UGANDA

Rwanda or Uganda?

Both countries offer life-changing gorilla encounters, yet each has its own character.
Here’s a quick guide to help you decide which might be right for you.

Rwanda

EASY TO REACH. EFFORTLESS TO COMBINE.

Volcanoes National Park is just a few hours from Kigali, making Rwanda ideal for a more compact gorilla safari or an easy addition to a wider African journey.

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Uganda

THE PEARL OF AFRICA.

From the misty forests of Bwindi to chimpanzee trekking and traditional safari, Uganda offers a wonderfully varied journey through some of East Africa’s most beautiful landscapes.

EXPLORE UGANDA →
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From the moment we arrived in Rwanda until we flew home, every detail was perfect. Amanda and her team created a trip we will never forget.

★★★★★ Verified review
— Tom, USA
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Why travel with us?

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THE GORILLA SAFARI SPECIALISTS

Specialist knowledge and experience in planning and delivering gorilla safaris in Rwanda and Uganda.

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CAREFULLY SELECTED PLACES TO STAY

From comfortable, characterful lodges to some of Africa’s most exceptional properties.

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EXPERTLY PLANNED

Accommodation, permits, logistics and experiences are carefully combined to create a truly memorable gorilla safari.

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SUPPORTED FROM START TO FINISH

Thoughtful planning before you travel and experienced local support throughout your safari.

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TRAVEL THE WAY THAT SUITS YOU

Three ways to experience your gorilla safari.

There’s no single right way to experience a gorilla safari. Choose characterful comfort, exceptional luxury or a carefully considered mix of both.

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Comfortable & Characterful

Thoughtfully chosen lodges and camps that offer warm hospitality, great locations and excellent value, perfect for those who want comfort and authentic experiences.

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Something Exceptional

Extraordinary properties, impeccable service and thoughtful touches that elevate the entire journey, for those who want something genuinely exceptional.

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The Best of Both

A considered mix of comfort and indulgence. Choose exceptional stays where they add most to the experience, keep others more relaxed and characterful, and create a journey perfectly balanced around you.

◇ Every journey begins with a conversation. We’ll help you decide what works best, then build your safari from there.
How it works →
Built on first-hand experience

Why travel with the Gorilla Safari Company?

We start with a blank sheet of paper. Decades of first-hand experience and trusted relationships help us understand what makes the difference between a good gorilla safari and an exceptional one.

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First-hand knowledge

Decades of gorilla trekking experience and regular first-hand knowledge of the places, lodges and logistics that shape a successful journey.

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Designed around you

Every safari starts with your priorities, pace and travel style. We shape the journey around you rather than asking you to fit a fixed itinerary.

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People we trust

Experienced local guides, trusted partners and carefully selected properties help us deliver the journey exactly as it should be.

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