Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda
Experience gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Visit Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks or Volcanoes National Park. Our private gorilla trekking safaris combine gorilla permits, carefully selected accommodation, private transport and professional safari support, with options to add chimpanzee tracking, wildlife, scenic experiences and cultural activities.
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Choose Your Gorilla Safari Destination
Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda offers different ways to build a private safari. Choose one country for a focused journey or combine both for a broader gorilla experience.
Uganda Gorilla Safaris
Uganda Gorilla Safaris take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. They are well suited to travellers who want gorilla trekking combined with chimpanzee tracking, classic wildlife, scenic southwestern Uganda and greater route flexibility.
Best suited to: Travellers seeking broader Uganda wildlife, chimpanzees, more route flexibility and different trekking settings.
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Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris focus on Volcanoes National Park and can be combined with Kigali, Akagera, Nyungwe, Lake Kivu and other Rwanda experiences. They are well suited to travellers looking for a more compact Rwanda safari built around gorilla trekking.
Best suited to: Travellers seeking a compact Rwanda journey, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali access and easy combinations with other Rwanda experiences.
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Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
A Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari combines gorilla trekking in both countries into one private journey. It can also include chimpanzees, wildlife, scenic destinations and cultural experiences across the two countries.
Best suited to: Travellers who want to experience gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda.
Choose Your Gorilla Safari Style
Choose a gorilla safari around the way you want to travel. From private journeys and luxury stays to honeymoon and family experiences, our safari styles can be combined with Uganda, Rwanda or Uganda–Rwanda itineraries.
Private Gorilla Safaris
Travel at your own pace with a private safari designed around your dates, interests and preferred accommodation. Private travel gives you greater flexibility to combine gorilla trekking with wildlife, chimpanzees, scenic destinations and cultural experiences.
Luxury Gorilla Safaris
Combine gorilla trekking with carefully selected luxury accommodation, private transport and a high level of safari service. Luxury journeys can be tailored around premium lodges, longer stays and additional wildlife or scenic experiences.
Mid-Range Gorilla Safaris
Enjoy the gorilla trekking experience with comfortable accommodation and practical safari planning. Mid-range journeys provide a balance between comfort, experience and overall safari cost, with options in both Uganda and Rwanda.
Honeymoon Gorilla Safaris
Combine the adventure of gorilla trekking with private travel, beautiful accommodation and time to relax together. Your honeymoon safari can include gorillas alongside wildlife, scenic destinations, lakeside stays and other experiences suited to a special journey.
Family Gorilla Safaris
Plan a private family safari around the age requirements, interests and pace of your travelling party. Gorilla trekking can be combined with wildlife, cultural experiences and other activities to create a varied family journey through Uganda or Rwanda.
Tailor-Made Gorilla Safaris
Start with the experiences that matter most to you and let us build the itinerary around them. Choose your destination, travel dates, accommodation level, safari duration and additional activities for a personalised gorilla trekking journey.
What Can You Combine With Gorilla Trekking?
A gorilla trekking safari does not have to end with the gorilla encounter. Build a more complete journey by combining gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, wildlife, golden monkeys, city experiences, lakes and scenic destinations. Choose one additional experience for a focused safari, or combine several to create a longer private journey through Uganda, Rwanda or both.
Gorilla and Chimpanzee
Combine mountain gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking for a safari focused on Africa’s great apes. Uganda offers the opportunity to pair gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga with chimpanzee experiences in Kibale, while Rwanda allows combinations involving Volcanoes and Nyungwe.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts and travellers who want more than one great-ape experience.
Gorilla and Wildlife
Add classic African wildlife to your gorilla safari with game drives and other wildlife experiences. In Uganda, gorilla trekking can be combined with destinations such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, while Rwanda offers the savannah landscapes of Akagera National Park.
Best for: Travellers who want gorillas and a broader safari experience.
Gorilla and Golden Monkey
Add golden monkey tracking to a gorilla-focused safari in the Virunga region. This creates a varied primate experience within the mountain landscapes of southwestern Uganda or northern Rwanda.
Best for: Primates, photography and forest experiences.
Gorilla and Kigali
Start or finish your Rwanda gorilla safari with time in Kigali. Add a city experience to discover Rwanda beyond Volcanoes National Park and create a more rounded introduction to the country.
Best for: First-time visitors to Rwanda and travellers with limited time.
Gorilla and Akagera
Combine the mountain forests of Volcanoes National Park with the open savannah of Akagera National Park. Game drives and other wildlife experiences add a completely different dimension to a Rwanda gorilla safari.
Best for: Travellers looking for gorillas and classic African wildlife in one Rwanda journey.
Gorilla and Nyungwe
Extend your Rwanda safari from the Virunga mountains to the rainforest of Nyungwe National Park. Chimpanzee tracking and forest experiences can complement your gorilla trek and create a broader primate-focused journey.
Best for: Travellers interested in gorillas, chimpanzees and rainforest experiences.
Gorilla and Lake Bunyonyi
Add time at Lake Bunyonyi to a Uganda gorilla safari for a scenic change of pace. The lake’s hills, islands and peaceful waters provide an opportunity to relax before or after trekking in Bwindi.
Best for: Couples, honeymooners, photographers and travellers who want a slower scenic experience alongside gorilla trekking.
Gorilla and Scenic Experiences
Build your safari around the landscapes as well as the wildlife. Depending on your route, your journey can include mountain scenery, crater lakes, highland communities, forests and other distinctive landscapes across Uganda and Rwanda.
Best for: Photographers, couples and travellers who want a safari with variety beyond wildlife encounters.
Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Experience gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda as part of one private cross-border journey. The itinerary can also incorporate chimpanzees, wildlife, Kigali, Lake Bunyonyi, Akagera, Nyungwe and other experiences according to your available time.
Best for: Travellers who want to experience gorilla trekking in both countries.
What Is Included in a Gorilla Trekking Safari?
A gorilla trekking safari is more than the permit itself. Your journey is organised around the trekking experience, with transport, accommodation, guiding and the practical arrangements needed to move comfortably between destinations. The exact combination depends on the safari package you choose.
Gorilla Trekking Permit
Your safari includes the applicable gorilla trekking permit for the destination and date included in your itinerary. Permit arrangements are coordinated as part of the safari planning process.
Private Safari Vehicle
Travel in a private safari vehicle throughout the itinerary, giving you flexibility to travel according to your planned safari schedule and route.
Professional Driver-Guide
Your journey is supported by a professional driver-guide who handles the road journey, destination logistics and day-to-day safari coordination.
Accommodation
Stay in carefully selected accommodation according to the safari package and accommodation category you choose, from comfortable mid-range properties to premium and luxury lodges.
Meals According to the Itinerary
Your safari includes meals specified in the individual itinerary. The exact meal plan depends on the accommodation and package selected.
Park & Applicable Tourism Fees
Applicable park entrance fees, activity fees and tourism charges are included where specified in your safari itinerary.
Airport & Road Transfers
Airport transfers and other road transfers are included where they form part of the selected safari package, helping connect your international arrival, safari destinations and departure.
Drinking Water in the Vehicle
Drinking water is provided in the safari vehicle during your journey, helping you stay hydrated on longer road transfers and safari days.
Activities Listed in the Itinerary
Your package includes the activities specifically listed in the itinerary, such as gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, boat experiences or other activities selected for your safari.
Safari Planning & Coordination
From the initial itinerary design to the coordination of permits, accommodation, transport and activities, Njagi Safaris manages the practical details of your safari so you can concentrate on the experience. Inclusions vary by package. See each safari itinerary for the exact inclusions, exclusions, accommodation and activities included in your selected journey.
Why Choose Njagi Safaris for Your Gorilla Safari?
A gorilla safari requires more than securing a trekking permit. The right route, accommodation, transport and timing all contribute to how smoothly the journey comes together. Njagi Safaris specialises in private and tailor-made Uganda and Rwanda safaris, combining local destination knowledge with personalised planning and professional safari support.
Uganda & Rwanda Destination Expertise
We plan gorilla safaris across Uganda and Rwanda, helping you choose the destination, route and experiences that best match your interests and available time. Our destination knowledge covers the major gorilla and safari areas across both countries.
Best for: Travellers comparing Uganda, Rwanda or a combined Uganda–Rwanda journey.
Private & Tailor-Made Journeys
Your safari can be shaped around your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences and preferred pace. Start with a gorilla trek and add chimpanzees, wildlife, scenic experiences, cultural activities or additional destinations to create a private journey that suits you.
Best for: Couples, families, private groups and travellers who want an itinerary designed around their priorities.
Gorilla Permit Coordination
We coordinate the gorilla permit arrangements as part of your safari planning, working the permit into your selected travel dates and itinerary. This allows the trekking experience to be planned alongside your accommodation, transport and other safari activities.
Best for: Travellers who want the practical arrangements coordinated as one safari.
Carefully Selected Accommodation
Choose accommodation according to the level of comfort and experience you prefer. Our Mid-Range, Premium and Signature Collections provide different accommodation levels that can be incorporated into private Uganda and Rwanda safari itineraries.
Best for: Travellers who want to match their gorilla safari with a preferred accommodation standard.
Professional Safari Support
From your initial enquiry and itinerary planning through to your safari journey, our team provides personalised service and practical travel support. We coordinate the different elements of your journey so that your gorilla safari operates as one connected itinerary.
Best for: Travellers who value personal communication and support throughout the planning process.
Responsible Gorilla Tourism
Gorilla trekking takes place within protected conservation areas and follows the visitor and conservation requirements of the destination. In Uganda, we plan around the conservation and visitor guidelines established by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) for gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks.
For Rwanda, our safari planning follows the requirements of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), including the visitor protocols for gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park. We also recognise the wider conservation work that supports mountain gorillas across the region. Organisations such as Gorilla Doctors contribute to the health and protection of wild eastern gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Best for: Travellers who want their gorilla experience to respect wildlife, conservation and local communities.
Planning Your Gorilla Trekking Safari
Planning a gorilla safari starts with choosing the right destination, travel dates and safari style. From securing the trekking permit to arranging accommodation and transport, Njagi Safaris can coordinate the key elements around your itinerary.
How Far in Advance Should I Book?
Gorilla permits are date-specific and available places can be limited, so early planning is recommended, particularly for peak travel periods and specific trekking dates. The ideal booking window depends on your destination, travel dates and the wider safari you want to build.
How Much Does a Gorilla Safari Cost?
The total cost depends on your destination, gorilla permit, accommodation level, safari duration, transport and additional experiences. A private luxury safari will have a different cost from a shorter mid-range journey.
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Can You Arrange the Gorilla Permit?
Yes. Gorilla permit arrangements can be coordinated as part of your safari planning. In Uganda, foreign non-resident gorilla permits are purchased through a Uganda Tourism Board-licensed tour operator under the current UWA procedures.
Rwanda also operates advance gorilla permit bookings through the Rwanda Development Board’s reservation system. We coordinate the permit arrangements alongside your travel dates, accommodation, transport and trekking itinerary.
Can I Customise the Itinerary?
Yes. Our gorilla safaris can be tailored around your preferred travel dates, accommodation level, duration and additional experiences. You can combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzees, wildlife, golden monkeys, Kigali, Akagera, Nyungwe, Lake Bunyonyi and other experiences.
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which country, safari length or accommodation level is right for you? Talk to a Njagi safari expert. We can help you compare the options and shape a private gorilla safari around the experience you want.
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Wildlife Safaris
Connect Gorilla Trekking Safaris with wildlife viewing, game drives and other safari experiences across Uganda and Rwanda.
Chimpanzee Tracking Safaris
Add chimpanzee tracking to your Gorilla Trekking Safaris for a combination of community experiences and forest primate encounters.
Birding Safaris
Combine Gorilla Trekking Safaris with Uganda and Rwanda’s diverse birding habitats for a broader nature and culture journey.
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