The 12 Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Our pick

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe to Bwindi, meet local trackers, spend up to six hours seeking mountain gorillas, and visit the Batwa community and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles permits, meals, lodging, and long road transfers.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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2.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with rhino tracking at Zziwa, game drives and a falls cruise at Murchison, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Guides such as Derrick and Benon have led similar trips, but permits cost extra.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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3.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel boat trip, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, wildlife stops, meals, and airport transfers. Guides have included William, Derrick, Danny, Karim, Daniel, and Eli.

“Everything was arranged as it was written in the itinerary, the guide and the driver was so nice to us. We really enjoyed it and we had good time, i highly recommend it”

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4.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek, then spend the night by Lake Bunyonyi. Your private 4WD includes meals, airport pickup, and transport, but the $700 gorilla permit is extra. Plan for steep forest trails and a late airport return.

“Suppose you are still on the fence about deciding whether or not to participate in the 3-Day Tour to Uganda. I will recommend you do. I had a great once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in the presence of Gorillas in their natural habitat. LRead more”

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5.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Start in Kigali, cross into Uganda, and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours handles permits, transfers, meals, lodging, and guiding. Past trips have included guides such as Herbert, Fred, Jackson, Godfrey, and John, with golden monkey trekking available at extra cost.

“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”

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6.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a 2 to 5-hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, return transfer, and lunch. Gorilla permits cost extra, and trekking is limited to ages 15 and above.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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7.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and the Cyanika border to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Bamboo Ecotours includes gorilla permits, meals, and transfers, with guides such as Jackson, Herbert, and Godfrey often assigned. Expect a demanding trek and long road days, with optional Lake Mutanda activities.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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8.1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450

Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM for Uganda’s Mghahinga National Park. Robert, Vincent, Jefferson, Hassan, or another team member may handle the drive and border crossing, followed by a guided mountain trek, one hour with gorillas, lunch, and a return to Kigali.

“That was an amazing experience!! I would recommend to everyone, especially to solo travelers. Super safe and comfortable trip! Special thanks to my guides/drivers Jefferson and Vincent!”

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9.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Start in Kigali with a drive through Rwanda’s hill country to Bwindi, Uganda. Meet a gorilla guide, hike for 2 to 8 hours, spend one hour with a gorilla family, then boat across Lake Bunyonyi. Farouk and Ronald are among the guides praised for careful, flexible service.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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10.Private Gorilla Trekking Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes N.Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $350

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with an English-speaking guide, ride privately to Musanze and Kinigi, complete park formalities, then trek for mountain gorillas before returning to Kigali. Robertson and Peterson have both led highly praised trips. The permit is not included.

“My driver was Peterson. He was ponctual and considerate. I recommend to buy your gorilla permit and book this ride. You will have an awesome day!”

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11.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299Best value

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing at Kinigi, a park ranger leads your 2 to 8-hour trek through the Virunga mountains. Permit fees may cost extra, so check exactly what your $299 booking includes.

“I had the tremendous experience with Unique Africa Venture and John, my driver guide. Even though it was peak season and permit was sold out at the official website, they somehow engaged with the authority and find a spot for me. And tour itself was very special. I was able to see many gorillas very clearly even though it was in the mountain. I’d recommend anyone considering and suffering to find a spot for gorilla tracking to go with this company”

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12.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4WD journey to Volcanoes National Park. Your guide helps you track endangered mountain gorillas, then you visit Gorilla Guardians Village. Permits, lunch, snacks, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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