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Uganda Gorilla Safaris - Experience Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda

Take a trip of a lifetime with Africa Tours Adventure, a full service tour operator based in Africa. We are a local tour operator based in Kampala offering gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

We take small groups off the beaten path on carefully crafted gorilla tours led by knowledgeable local guides. With us, you can be rest assured of a memorable gorilla trekking expedition.

Our gorilla safari range from short trips to 2 week long safaris that feature visits to other national parks in Uganda and Rwanda.

Each hand-crafted gorilla safari featured on this website is unique. However you can always reach us to tailor your tour. Whether you are looking to a wildlife safari in Uganda or an authentic cultural experience, we are here to plan a gorilla safari of a lifetime today!

Our team of excellent tour consultants is always willing and waiting to answer all your safari questions.

About Us

Africa Tours Adventures is a specialist and trusted tour operator based in Uganda. With over 12 years hands on experience in planning gorilla trekking safaris in Africa, we are among the best 5 rated tour operators. We are devoted to providing excellent service and customer satisfaction.

We specialize in organizing tailor made private and group safari tours in Rwanda and Uganda, working closely around our client’s needs, budget and time frame to achieve an authentic tour package to cover gorilla trekking – budget gorilla trekking and luxury gorilla trekking, wildlife tours, Chimpanzee tracking, Golden monkey treks, birding trips, cultural visits, hiking and white water rafting among others to create a more rewarding African safari holiday.

A safari package with us is carefully planned into well crafted itineraries explaining day by day programs and activities including accommodations in both safari lodges and camps giving you a real feeling of a safari holiday in Rwanda or Uganda.

Contact us for ideas on the best tour option. We also welcome tour operators looking for partners or ground handlers in East Africa especially Uganda and Rwanda safari tours.

Our team of excellent tour consultants is always willing to help answer all your safari questions. We guarantee you a great gorilla trekking safari with us.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla Trekking

What are Some Unique Experiences to Have During the Safari?

We always tailor our our safaris to include all the best experiences on a safari. The boat Safari on Kazinga channel offers a variety of game with highest concentration of hippos, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, the primates capital, lion tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and enjoying the game viewing safari in Murchison Falls National Park which offers a chance to see African Big Five, not missing experiencing Murchison Falls, the most powerfull falls in the world!

When is the Best Time to Go on a Gorilla Safari?

The best time of the year to go on a gorilla safari depends on your preferences. Gorillas can be visited all year round. If you would like to visit the gorillas during the dry season July to September and December to March are the best months. However, these months can be the busiest and most expensive compared to shoulder months and rainy season months.

Is Uganda or Rwanda Better for Gorilla Safaris?

Both countries are good for gorilla safari. What differenciates the two is the budget where Rwanda is more expesive in terms of gorilla permit than Uganda. As for terrain, Rwanda has a gentle sloping terrain like Mgahinga national park in Uganda which favors less physically fit hikers to see the gorillas, where as Bwindi National park in Uganda has steep terrain with thick vegetation cover which favors adventurous and hikers who like challenging activities.

Can You See Gorillas on a Safari?

The chances to see gorillas on a safari are over 95%. All gorilla treks are arranged to habituated gorilla families, thus increasing the chances of meeting the great apes in their habitat.

Is Gorilla Trekking Worth It?

There are few places on earth where you can see the majestic gorillas in the wild. Unlike western lowland gorillas that are common in zoos, the mountain gorilla can only be seen in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. There are as few as about 1065 mountain gorillas left in the whole world. Therefore meeting the mountain gorillas is not only a previlege but also a lifetime opportunity!

Where Do You Take Us on a Gorilla Safari

Our gorilla safaris lead you to several national parks that are natural homes to the endangered gorillas. We take travelers to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda as well as Kahuzi Biega National Park and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

How Sure Is It To See The Gorillas

It is always assured of getting close to the rare mountain gorillas provided you have booked your gorilla permit and tracked.

What Else Do You See Besides Gorillas

Besides gorillas, Bwindi national park is rich in diversity of species of flora and fauna including other primates, birds, trees etc.

How To Get To Gorilla Parks

Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga National park can be accessed by road from Kampala or from Kigali Rwanda.

What Do I Need To See Gorillas

A Gorilla Permit. Starting 1.07.20, it costs $700, $600 (East African Residents) and 250000 UGX for East African Citizens.

When Should I Go For Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga national parks of Uganda is done all year round and traveling in Uganda as well.

How To Book For Rwanda Gorillas

These can be obtained directly from Rwanda development board or alternatively thorough the local tour operators (more convenient).

Best Time To Visit Rwanda For Gorillas

Gorilla tracking is done all year round, but most tourists prefer drier seasons between months of June to September and December to February.

How To Get Permits For Lowland Gorillas

The gorilla permits to see the other species of gorillas, lowland are secured through Kahuzi Biega National park in DR Congo.

Why we are the Best?

We are Africa Tours Adventure a local tour operator organizing safaris in East Africa. We offer tailor made private and group safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and DR Congo, closely working around our client's needs, budget and time frame.

In all our operations, we endeavor to achieve an authentic African safari that covers various interests including gorilla safaris, wildlife viewing tours, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey treks, birding trips, cultural visits, volcano hiking and white water rafting among others to create a more rewarding safari holiday in Africa.

A safari package offered by us is carefully planned into well crafted itineraries explaining day by day programs and activities including accommodations in both safari lodges and camps giving you a real feeling of a safari holiday in Rwanda or Uganda.

Contact us for gorilla safari ideas on the best tour plans. We also welcome tour operators looking for partners or ground handlers in East Africa especially for gorilla tours in Uganda & Rwanda.

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