Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Africa

Discover Africa’s Threatened Mountain Gorillas on Foot

Gorilla trekking safaris offer a completely new experience in Africa, allowing you to get up close and personal with the continent’s magnificent giants while they feed, play, and groom in their natural environment. With only about 1000 mountain gorillas remaining in the world, seeing one up close will be an unforgettable wildlife encounter that will humble you as you get a close-up look at their families.

There will be difficulties associated with this amazing event, which is why making reservations through a reliable travel partner is crucial. Our staff of Four Brothers can assist you with anything from obtaining permissions and knowledgeable local guides to organizing smooth travel arrangements in far-off places.

Arranging a gorilla trekking safari with Four Brothers will guarantee that all the details are covered and that you are also helping to preserve and safeguard these critically endangered creatures.

Where should I go?

A select few off-the-beaten-path areas in the Albertine Rift montane forests, which thrive across the borders of six East African countries, are home to gorilla trekking. The mountain gorillas live in the wet, gloomy forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Tanzania’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park.

Rwanda

Trekking with gorillas in Rwanda is a singular and profound experience, as Volcanoes National Park is home to both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, giving you the chance to see two of the Great Apes in one visit. Trekking to discover one of the ten gorilla groups is appealing to a larger age and fitness range because of the landscape, which is slightly simpler to maneuver than in Uganda. One of Rwanda’s primary draws is still the mountain gorillas. Despite being a threatened species, the gentle giants’ numbers are steadily increasing as a result of local conservation initiatives. Make sure to reserve your visit well in advance to avoid disappointment, as only 80 permits are granted each day.

Uganda

Within the Virunga transboundary in Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park lies on the edge of the Rift Valley and is home to over half of the remaining mountain gorilla population. This strenuous journey, which can take anywhere from three to nine hours, is a gorilla trekking destination best suited for the fit and daring. It includes steep slopes. But the effort is worthwhile since the breathtaking Bwindi valleys provide the ideal setting for your gorilla encounter. Other monkey species, a wide range of birds, and potentially even unusual mammals like buffalo, enormous forest hogs, and the uncommon forest elephant on foot could all be seen along the route! It is imperative to make reservations in advance, particularly for visits during the peak summer months of June through August, as only 88 permits are granted daily.

When to visit

While it is possible to trek mountain gorillas throughout the year, most visitors choose to visit during the dry seasons, which run from June to September, and from December to February because of the relatively wet seasons in national parks.