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10/14/2026

Your travel dates could make a difference to the cost of your gorilla safari.

In Uganda, foreign non-resident gorilla trekking permits are US$600 during April, May and November — a saving of US$200 per person on the standard US$800 rate.

Rwanda also offers a qualifying low-season permit rate of US$1,050 rather than US$1,500 when combined with additional park stays. Conditions apply.

We can also check low-season lodge offers for your dates and help you compare the cost of the whole journey.

Read our gorilla permit guide through the link in our bio or send us your preferred travel dates. We’ll help you explore the options.

Permit rates and offers are subject to availability and current terms.

10/11/2026

Every gorilla trek begins with anticipation.

Boots on the trail. A walking stick in hand. The forest ahead.

Then comes the moment you’ve travelled all this way for.

At Gorilla Safari Company, we help you plan the whole journey — from choosing where to trek to deciding what else to explore along the way.

Ready to take that first step? Get in touch and let’s plan your gorilla safari.

10/09/2026

Some moments need very few words.

A young gorilla held close in the forest, photographed by guests travelling with us.

Gorilla trekking is often described as a once in a lifetime experience. But it’s moments like this that make it personal.

If you’ve been imagining your own gorilla trek, we’d love to help you plan it.

10/07/2026

Planning a gorilla safari? Start with these three questions.

1. Where would you like to trek?
In Uganda, gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. In Rwanda, it takes place in Volcanoes National Park. We’ll help you compare the options in the context of your budget and the rest of your journey.

2. How much time can you allow?
Think beyond the trekking day. Arrival, transfers and departure all need a place in your itinerary, alongside time to rest and enjoy where you’re staying.

3. What else would you like to include?
Would you like to include chimpanzees, game drives or a slower few days? Decide what you most want from the trip before filling every day with another stop.

You don’t need all the answers before you contact us. We’ll help you work through them.

Save this for your planning and visit our website through the link in our bio to start a conversation.

10/04/2026

Planning to include chimpanzee trekking in your Uganda safari? Where you stay is part of the experience.

Mirima Kibale Lodge, part of the Nkuringo Eco Collection, sits above Lake Nyamirima near Kibale National Park. Private balconies, lake views and fireplaces offer somewhere inviting to return after a morning in the forest.

If gorillas are the reason you’re considering Uganda, we can also help you work chimpanzee trekking into your journey and explore where Mirima could fit into your itinerary.

Visit our website through the link in our bio to start planning.

10/02/2026

Good preparation starts before you reach the forest.

Comfortable walking boots, long trousers and sleeves, a waterproof jacket, gloves and gaiters are useful things to have on your gorilla trekking packing list.

The first photograph shows the gaiters going on before one of our own treks. It’s a small part of the day, but these practical details deserve a place alongside the excitement of seeing the gorillas.

Save this checklist for your trip. For more help preparing, read our gorilla trekking FAQs through the link in our bio—or talk to us about planning your Uganda or Rwanda journey.

09/30/2026

How difficult is gorilla trekking? There isn’t one answer that fits everyone.

The terrain, weather and where the gorillas are on the day can all affect the walk. A porter can help with your bag and tricky sections, but it’s important to plan with realistic expectations.

Tell us about your fitness, mobility and any concerns early in the planning process so we can talk through the practicalities with you.

These photographs are from our own time in the forest.

Save this for your planning and read our gorilla trekking FAQs through the link in our bio.

09/27/2026

Gorillas may be the reason you first think of Uganda, but chimpanzees deserve a place in the journey too.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale brings a different rhythm to your safari. Calls carry through the forest and your attention shifts between the branches overhead and the undergrowth below.

Pair it with gorilla trekking in Bwindi for two remarkable primate encounters in one Uganda journey, with time between them to enjoy more of the country.

We’ll help you bring it all together, from permits and lodges to a route that suits your pace. Start planning through the link in our bio.

09/25/2026

“Early one morning, heading out on a game drive from Apoka Safari Lodge in Kidepo Valley National Park, we came across these two young males heading home after a long night. One paused for a look back and I caught this moment.

This is one of my favorite photographs from Uganda and a special memory of a trip with my dad.”

John Harvey, Gorilla Safari Company.

Our thanks to Apoka Safari Lodge and Wildplaces Africa, who kindly hosted us.

Add a stay in Kidepo to your Uganda journey. We’ll help you make it part of a safari designed around you and you won’t be disappointed.

07/07/2026

Did you know your gorilla trekking permit helps protect far more than mountain gorillas?

When you purchase a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda, you’re doing far more than securing one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family.

Your permit helps support the protection of Volcanoes National Park, contributes to vital conservation programmes and benefits local communities living alongside the park.

This partnership between conservation and tourism has played an important role in protecting one of the world’s rarest great apes. As local communities benefit through employment, education, healthcare and community projects, there’s an even greater incentive to protect both the forest and the mountain gorillas that call it home.

It’s a wonderful example of responsible tourism in action, where every visit makes a meaningful contribution to conservation while creating an extraordinary experience for travelers.

That’s one of the many reasons gorilla trekking is so special. Not only will you spend a precious hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat, but you’ll also know your visit is helping to protect them for generations to come.

Travel really can be a force for good.

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