Uganda: the Pearl of Africa
Situated on the Equator, on the shores of Lake Victoria lies Uganda; one of the most ecologically diverse and fertile countries in Africa. Here you can trek the mighty mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, enjoy a safari by road or boat on the Kazinga Channel, raft down Grade 5 white water rapids at Jinja, or follow chimpanzees on foot in Kibale Forest and marvel at the vast array of birdlife and unforgettable scenery of Uganda’s remote forests and parks.
Uganda is also home to the tallest mountain range in Africa (Rwenzori), one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls (Murchison) and amongst the most friendly and welcoming people you might ever encounter with over 30 different indigenous languages. Gorilla Trekking combines perfectly with a safari in Tanzania and Kenya.
Speedy Gorillas
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Park (Uganda)
- BATWA tribe cultural encounter
- Private transfers with English speaking guide
Classic Gorilla Trekking (Community Homestay)
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Light aircraft flights (no long drives)
- Spend a day learning to farm, sew, weave, cook, make repairs or helping at the schools
- Guided walking tour with the BATWA community
Classic Gorilla Trekking (Midrange)
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Light aircraft flights (no long drives)
- Guided community walking tour
- Browse the craft markets
Classic Gorilla Trekking (Luxury)
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Light aircraft flights (no long drives)
- Guided community walking tour
- Browse the craft markets
Just Gorillas
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest (Uganda)
- Community and volcanoes scenic walk
Habituation Trek
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla habituation (4hr gorilla viewing) in Bwindi
- Community and volcanoes scenic walk
Gorillas & Golden Monkeys
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga (Uganda)
- Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga
- BATWA tribe cultural encounter
Gorillas & Game Drives
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Private game drive in Ishasha
- Shared safari boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Light aircraft flights (no long drives)
- Browse the craft market and enjoy a guided community tour
Best of Both Countries
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla trekking (Uganda)
- Golden monkey trekking (Rwanda)
- Guided community walking tours
Double Trekker
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Kigali city tour
- 2 x gorilla treks in Bwindi Forest (Uganda)
- Community and volcanoes scenic walk
- Private canoe excursion on Lake Mutanda
Gorillas & Wildlife Safari
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Guided community walk to volcanoes viewpoint
- Private canoe trip on Lake Mutanda
- Game drives and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Private nature hike in Bwindi Forest
‘Great Apes’ Gorillas & Chimpanzees (Value)
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Walking tour of the Crater Lakes & Bigodi wetland
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Guided community walking tour
- Light aircraft flights included
‘Great Apes’ Gorillas & Chimpanzees (Midrange)
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Walking tour of the Crater Lakes & Bigodi wetland
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Guided community walking tour
- Light aircraft flights included
‘Great Apes’ Gorillas & Chimpanzees (Luxury)
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Walking tour of the Crater Lakes & Bigodi wetland
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Guided community walking tour
- Light aircraft flights included
Perfect Primates
- Starts in Kigali (Rwanda) & ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
- Kigali city tour
- Boat cruise on the Twin Lakes
- Golden monkey trekking (Rwanda)
- Gorilla trekking (Uganda)
- Chimpanzee trekking (Uganda)
- Bigodi wetland sanctuary nature walk
Gorillas & Game Viewing
- Starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Kigali city tour
- Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga (Uganda)
- Game drives & safari boat cruises in Akagera Park (Rwanda)
Active Uganda
- Light aircraft flights included
- Gorilla & golden monkey trekking
- BATWA tribal encounter & forest walk
- Private canoe excursion on Lake Mutanda
- Hike Mount Sabinyo
Gorillas, Chimps, Waterfalls & Game Drives
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Community walk in Buhoma
- Game drives & boat cruise at Murchison Falls
- Light aircraft flights included
Gorillas, Chimps & Game Drives
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Game drives & safari boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Specialist predator tracking with rangers
- Bigodi wetland tour
- Light aircraft flights included
Best of Both Countries
- Starts in Entebbe (Uganda) and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi (Uganda)
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale (Uganda)
- Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes Park (Rwanda)
- Safari boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Ishasha sector (tree-climbing lions)
- Community / cultural village tours
Gorillas & Masai Mara
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Guided community walk to volcanoes viewpoint
- Canoe trip on Lake Mutanda
- Light aircraft flights included
- Game drives in the Masai Mara
Highlights of Uganda
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
- Game drives & safari boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo Parks
- Unique cultural encounters & community visits
- Search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
Ultimate Uganda
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Game viewing and safari boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Game drives in Ishasha (tree-climbing lions)
- Guided tour of Bigodi wetland
- Game drives and safari boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Big 5 Safari & Great Apes
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
- Game drives & safari boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo Parks
- View the mighty Murchison Falls; enjoy game drives in the park and a boat cruise to the base of the falls
- Cultural encounters
- Search for the tree-climbing lions
- ZIWA Rhino Wildlife Centre
Gorilla Trekking & Tanzania Safari
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Light aircraft flights in Uganda
- Browse the craft market and visit the community project
- Private game drives in Lake Manyara, Central Serengeti & Tarangire Parks
- Tour the famous Ngorongoro Crater
- Visit an authentic Maasai village
Best of Both Countries (Luxury)
- Starts in Kigali (Rwanda) and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
- Kigali city tour
- Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes Park (Rwanda)
- Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga (Uganda)
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest (Uganda)
- Ishasha sector (tree-climbing lions)
- Game drives & safari boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Game drives in Murchison Falls Park
- Boat cruises at Murchison Falls
- Rhino trekking at ZIWA Sanctuary
- Shoebill bird canoe trip
Best of Both Countries (Midrange)
- Starts in Kigali (Rwanda) and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
- Kigali city tour
- Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
- Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga (Uganda)
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest (Uganda)
- Ishasha sector (tree-climbing lions)
- Game drives & safari boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- Boat cruises at mighty Murchison Falls
- Rhino trekking at ZIWA Sanctuary
- Shoebill bird canoe trip
Uganda & Kenya Classic Safari
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Community walking tour & craft market in Bwindi
- Nairobi tour / Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage
- Private game drives in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Parks
Uganda, Southern Tanzania and Zanzibar (Ruaha & Selous)
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Guided community walk to volcanoes viewpoint
- Canoe trip on Lake Mutanda
- Shared game drives & boat safaris in the Selous & Ruaha Game Reserves (Southern Tanzania)
- Stone Town tour in Zanzibar
The Gorilla Safari Company is rated ‘Excellent‘ on Trustpilot by 95% of our clients
"The trip to Rwanda was awesome! The accommodations were great especially the Bwindi Lodge. The atmosphere there and the employees were so nice. the gorillas were unbelievable. I trekked with the help of the porters. They were definitely worth their weight in gold!
Tanzania was also a grand experience. I loved the Ilbouru Lodge...The food there was excellent and the gift shop quite reasonable. Willy, our fearless driver was so personable and caring. Loved him. He really knew his animals and went the extra mile to seek them out..."
"It was totally AMAZING! I thought the silverback was going to be the star of the show but there was a young, clumsy baby that was totally hilarious.
Ride 4 Woman is also a very special place, and I feel privileged to have stayed there. What a cool mission, and the staff there could not have done a better job taking care of us.
Thank you again for all your hard work!"
"Wow! Is about all I can say at this moment. It was truly a well planned and amazing trip.
The guides and drivers were all fantastic. The accommodations were beautiful. We felt well taken care of and everything went as planned.
Thank you for your help and we will certainly be recommending The Gorilla Safari Company to others."
"LOVED the whole trip!
I did the Nyamirambo women’s centre guided walk and cooked lunch along with one of the ladies at her house and that was fascinating.
Magashi has a very special feel and fabulous guides that are professional with great ideas to suit my interests. I was very impressed."
“Every single transfer went like clock work. Even the Kazangula border crossing which involves leaving one guide, taking an unaccompanied boat ride and then meeting the guide the other side was all very seamless and straightforward.
We felt very informed due to the information documents supplied pre-departure. We will definitely use the Gorilla Safari Company again."
“This was the most relaxing trip knowing all reservations and details were taken care of. No worries at all.
Donna and Amanda were excellent in answering all questions on a very timely manner. Very helpful people helping us out all trip. Excellent Co. You can put your trust in that they want you to have the easiest and best one of a lifetime trip.”
“A true once in a lifetime experience seeing the gorillas. Donna organized a great trip to Rwanda and it exceeded all my expectations.
Highly recommend making the trip and using The Gorilla Safari Company to help organize it.”
“It is rare when you plan a trip and everything is PERFECT. Our trip to Uganda planned by Donna was excellent.
Working with Donna is a reason to book with The Gorilla Safari Company. We have traveled extensively and I have never had a travel agent that followed up so efficiently.”