Coming up close to endangered Mountain Gorillas in the forests of Uganda is a thrilling lifetime experience that surely ranks on most people’s travel bucket list. Trekking at high altitude (should we say between 1400 – 1900metres) which is much lower than Rwanda….through dense forests and up steep terrain can be challenging, especially in the African heat, but the hour you get to spend with these gentle giants is worth every step.

Only 8 guests may trek one gorilla family, at a time.  One trek per day/per family.

Trekking - is managed fully by Uganda Wildlife Authority, with a head ranger, security personnel (who are armed as a precaution against wildlife etc) and trackers , with optional porters – who walk with the guests until a family is located.  Once the gorillas are found, the rangers only take the guests closer to the gorillas – and your viewing time commences – which is one hour. 

Porters – they are from the local communities, rotated for revenue sharing which goes directly to them.  Recommended at least 1 per person trekking.  Fees are usually additional to your tour, and paid directly.