Signature Experience
Gorilla Trekking
Face to face with our closest kin in ancient rainforest
Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the most profoundly moving wildlife encounters on Earth. Deep in the misty bamboo and montane forests of the Virunga volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, small groups of eight are led by expert trackers to spend one transformative hour with a habituated gorilla family. With fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild, every permit is both a privilege and a direct contribution to their survival.
What Makes This Experience Special
- One hour with a habituated gorilla family — strictly limited to 8 visitors per group
- Led by expert trackers through ancient montane rainforest
- Available in Uganda (Bwindi & Mgahinga) and Rwanda (Volcanoes NP)
- Directly funds gorilla conservation and community livelihoods
- Treks range from 1 to 6+ hours depending on gorilla location
- Photography permitted — no flash
Where & How
Specific Activities
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Track habituated gorilla families in four sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. Each sector offers a different terrain and trekking difficulty.
Rushaga Mountain Gorilla Habituation
A rare full-day experience spending up to four hours with a gorilla family still being habituated to human presence — far more intimate than a standard one-hour trek.
Volcanoes Gorilla Trekking
Trek through the bamboo and hagenia forests of Volcanoes National Park to visit one of over 10 habituated gorilla families on the Virunga volcano slopes.
Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking
Track the Nyakagezi gorilla family in the beautiful bamboo forests of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes on the Rwanda-Congo border.
Make It Yours
Ready to experience gorilla trekking?
Tell us what draws you in — we'll weave it into a journey shaped entirely around you, your group, and your dates.