Uganda Gorilla Trekking Adventures

Uganda Gorilla Tours!

Uganda Gorilla trekking adventures currently surpasses any form of wildlife safari adventures in Uganda. This landlocked East African country has the highest population of the remaining mountain gorillas. The total mountain gorilla population is currently estimated at 1100 individuals in the wild and Uganda has half of these.

Mountain gorillas are primates that live in the forested mountains in East and Central Africa. On the entire planet, mountain gorillas can only be found in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They even particularly live in the Virunga massif, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and the Sarwambe Reserve.

The Virunga Mountains are a chain of Volcanic Mountains along the Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC border. Uganda has three of the 8 Virunga mountains though shared with her neighbors. It is in these mountains that you find mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also in southwestern Uganda and Uganda gorilla trekking adventures here are very enjoyable.

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga

Mgahinga Gorilla national park is the extension of the Virunga conservation area to Uganda. The three Virunga mountains in Uganda are protected in this national park. Mgahinga gorilla park however only has one habituated gorilla family called Nyakagezi. This family initially used to cross over the border to Rwanda but eventually stabilized.

Uganda gorilla trekking adventures in Mgahinga gorilla park are very exclusive. The fact that only 8 people are allowed to track one mountain gorilla family a day means it is only 8 people who track this gorilla family. With this, you enjoy exclusive guided adventures in the Virunga mountains sighting other wildlife species there.

Gorilla trekking adventures here are also recommended for those interested in a similar experience as Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. The relief and vegetation type is the same in the Virunga massif and you get therefore get the same experience you would have in Rwanda and Virunga National Park.

Our 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Tour is the ideal one to fully explore the park. This features mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking. In case you would like to explore more you can add on a few days and also hike the mountains and other adventure activities in Mgahinga Gorilla Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Trekking

This is the most famous Uganda gorilla trekking destination. To differ from the Virunga conservation area, Bwindi impenetrable National Park just like its name is covered with a tropical rainforest. The park is also hilly, unlike the Virunga mountains which have just one stand-alone mountain ranges.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has 4 main gorilla trekking sectors each with habituated gorilla families. It is therefore advisable to book accommodation in the particular sector where you will be tracking as they are several distances apart and on the day of the gorilla trekking adventure you are expected at the sector’s park headquarters by 7:00 for a briefing.

This park having many gorilla families makes it the prime Uganda gorilla trekking destination. Gorilla trekking is however the most demanded primate activity and gorilla permits get fully booked. It is therefore advisable to book in advance to avoid missing out.

Our major Uganda gorilla trekking adventures feature Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. They are however combined with other leading destinations in Uganda like Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking. The 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari is an example of this and the recommended ultimate primate trekking adventure. You can also do 10 Days Uganda Discovery Journeys adventure visiting savanna national parks for the big five mammals and more.

Explore Uganda with us on mountain gorilla trekking adventures for one on one moments with mountain gorillas and other exclusive safari moments.

Best time To Visit

The dry months from June to September and from December to March are the best and most recommended for gorilla trekking adventures. This is because mountain gorilla trekking is done on foot and on rainy days the trails are slippery. It is however still possible to track mountain gorillas in the wet season.

With the terrain and vegetation cover in the region, rainfall is very unpredictable. We therefore always share a packing list with our guests outlining what to wear for the gorilla trekking adventure. The raincoat is a Must. Waterproof pants are also highly recommended as well as long-sleeved shirts and hand gloves.

Other Uganda Safari Adventures

Uganda offers other incredible safari adventures. They include chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park the primate capital of the world. It is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primate species making it an incredible Uganda primate trekking destination.

You can also opt for savanna wildlife experiences in the Murchison Falls National Park. The park has four of the big five mammals and offers boat cruise adventures along the Nile River. These and many more Uganda safari adventures can be combined into an extensive Uganda safari of up to 12 days. In case you do not have that much time you can opt for a 7-day Uganda primate trekking safari. All our itineraries are custom-made and can be further adjusted accordingly.

We also feature birding safaris to the different birding destinations in Uganda. Some of our featured Uganda birding destinations include the Mabamba Bay, The Royal Mile, and Mubwindi Swamp among others.

We focus on experiential tourism and we will ensure you get the best out of your gorilla trekking and overall safari adventures. Contact us for more. You can also visit Rwanda for a gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park or Visit Kenya and Tanzania for savanna wildlife safaris.