Mountain gorilla habitat, Bwindi Uganda

Central Africa

Gorillas in Rwanda & Uganda

Watching mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth. Combined with chimpanzee trekking, golden monkeys, and the stunning shores of Lake Kivu.

1,000Mountain gorillas left on Earth
98.7%DNA shared with humans
8Days / 7 nights

Rwanda & Uganda primate safari

This is one of the rarest and most moving wildlife experiences available anywhere in the world. Our 8-day itinerary covers both countries and all the key primate experiences in a single, seamless journey.

The gorilla trekking experience

The trek

You set off into the tangled rainforest with experienced guides and trackers, following the trail the gorilla family used the night before. The trek through thick undergrowth and over mossy rocks can be arduous — but the encounter is worth every step.

The encounter

You spend one hour with the gorilla family — watching them eat, play, and interact, while ranger guides share their knowledge of each individual's history and personality. Mountain gorillas share 98.7% of human DNA. The connection is immediate and profound.

Conservation

Only around 1,000 mountain gorillas remain on Earth. Tourism permits directly fund their conservation and support local communities. By visiting, you become part of the effort to protect one of our planet's most extraordinary creatures.

Rwanda & Uganda in numbers

~1,000Mountain gorillas remaining in the wild — half live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
98.7%DNA shared between humans and mountain gorillas — our closest living relatives alongside chimpanzees
13Primate species in Nyungwe Forest including chimps, colobus monkeys, L'Hoest monkeys and baboons
60mHeight of the Nyungwe canopy walk — a suspended bridge through the forest that is one of Africa's great adventures
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