Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Uganda
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Gorilla Trekking: face to face with the last mountain gorillas.
In the mysterious misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Volcanoes National Park, you suddenly find yourself face to face with a mountain gorilla. It's a journey that requires muscle power and perseverance, but the reward is unforgettable: spending an hour with a gorilla family, observing their behavior, meeting their gaze. Mind-blowing!
The ultimate gorilla experience in Rwanda and Uganda
A gorilla trek is not your average safari, but a deep immersion into ecosystems that have barely been touched by humans. You follow experienced trackers through bamboo forests, ferns, fig trees, and moss-covered volcanic slopes in search of a family of mountain gorillas. When you finally find them, often eating, playing, or caring for their young, something special happens: you feel a sense of recognition, almost a kinship.
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is the most accessible place in the world to see mountain gorillas. The misty volcanic landscape, home to Dian Fossey, provides a dramatic and magical backdrop. In Uganda, you can discover the gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a dense jungle where almost half of the world's population lives. Both Rwanda and Uganda strictly limit the number of visitors per day, ensuring that each trek remains small-scale, respectful, and pure.
Many travelers combine their trek with a high-end safari, a perfect way to end your adventure with the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park or the vast plains of the Serengeti.
A rare opportunity to encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
Small, strictly regulated groups for a respectful wildlife experience.
Professional guidance from trackers and rangers
Combine Rwanda or Uganda with a luxurious safari
Our travel tip
Combine your trek with a high-end safari, a perfect way to conclude your adventure with the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park or the vast plains of the Serengeti.
Veerle Van Damme, Luxury Travel Advisor
Enjoy this unique experience during a tour of Rwanda or Uganda.
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