Africa Gorilla Trekking Safaris – African Gorilla Tours in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo

Explore unforgettable Africa gorilla trekking tours in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park and Kahuzi-Biega National Park in Congo. Book expertly led gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Congo. As a new phenomenon in the world and particularly in Africa, gorilla trekking in Africa is the current trend that almost all travel companies, tourists, and organizations are looking to.

Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving touring natural areas to learn, study and participate in activities that seek to minimize negative impacts to the environment to save it for future generations as well as protecting and empowering the host communities both socially and economically.

Several forms of ecotourism have been established, including chimpanzee tracking, nature walks, game drives, mountain climbing, canoeing, cultural tours, bird watching, sport fishing, boat rides, and gorilla trekking as the major activities.
Probably you are now asking what gorilla trekking is. Being the prime example of how conservation can work in Africa.
Gorilla trekking makes headlines in journals, contributes to conservation efforts, and is ranked as one of the lifetime trips by National Geographic, making it a popular activity. However, many travelers are still questioning what gorilla trekking really is.

Well, gorilla trekking is a tourism activity where tourists walk in the wild just to see and have close encounters with the incredibly beautiful and rare gorillas in the forests.

Trekking the gorillas requires tourists to have a gorilla permit. This is a legal document that allows tourists access to the gorilla homes. They can be reserved through tour companies or directly from the government bodies that issue them: Uganda wildlife Authority and the Rwanda Development Board.

Gorilla trekking is done in three African countries: Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga national park, Volcanoes national park and Virunga national park respectively and all located in the Virunga chain ranges shared by these three countries.
Trekking the gorillas involves simple hikes on the lower slopes of the Virunga ranges. Walking through the slippery trails on unclearly paved paths, avoiding thorny trees and holding onto tree branches for support. After the long hustle, bustle and cursing, you finally meet the mighty apes of the forest.

Trekkers spend one magical hour in the presence of the gorillas, visualizing them. The fact that gorillas are so close to human DNA, watching them is simply epic. Observe how the gorillas play on tree branches, feed their young, and how mother gorillas breastfeed their babies, while silverbacks aggressively watch over their families. The moment just turns into a lifetime memory.

Are you planning to trek gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo? Consider carrying a raincoat, as it may rain at any time in the Virungas; good hiking boots; head and hand socks; long sleeves; enough drinking water; simple snacks; insect repellents; and other equipment that may seem important for the trek.
Porters are available at the park headquarters after a simple briefing by a local park ranger, who explains the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. You can hire a local porter for only 15 dollars to carry your equipment throughout the trek.

That is the wholesome experience of gorilla trekking in Africa, an experience that all tourists shouldn’t miss. Don’t hesitate to book a gorilla trip; I have not known of a tourist who trekked to the great forest animals and ever regretted it.