Go gorilla trekking in Uganda & Rwanda

We book your gorilla permits, lodges, transport and guide, and send you one clear quote. We also plan Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar holidays.

Gorilla permit per person: Uganda $800 · Rwanda $1,500
Permits for June to September and December to February sell out first

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Licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board
Permits booked for you
One clear quote

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Gorilla trekking safaris and holidays

Gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda, safari holidays in Kenya and Tanzania, and beach holidays on Zanzibar. Every one can be tailored: change the days, the lodges or the start point.

All safaris

Choose your comfort level

The gorillas are the same. The lodges and the transport are what change the price.

Budget gorilla safaris

Gorilla safaris planned around lower cost routes and lodges.

13 safaris to choose from
Every one can be tailored

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Luxury gorilla safaris

High comfort gorilla safaris, with light aircraft transfers on some routes.

20 safaris to choose from
Every one can be tailored

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Uganda or Rwanda for your gorilla trek?

The gorillas are the same mountain gorillas. What changes is the permit fee, the drive and how much else you can see.

Uganda

Permit $800 per person

Bwindi and Mgahinga, with the most gorilla families in Bwindi
Easy to add chimpanzees and wildlife parks
Starts in Entebbe or Kampala
The lower permit fee

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Rwanda

Permit $1,500 per person

Volcanoes National Park, with golden monkey trekking too
The shortest drive from Kigali
Works well for a short trip
The higher permit fee

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Permit fees are per person and set by the park authorities. We confirm the current fee when we check your dates.

How booking works

Three steps from your first question to the forest. Nothing is booked, and you pay nothing, until you confirm.

Check availability

Tell us your dates
Pick a safari, or just tell us how many days you have, who is travelling and your budget.
We check permits and send one price
A planner in Kampala replies by email or WhatsApp with a day by day plan and what is included.
Confirm and we book
Once you confirm, we book your permits, lodges, transport and guide.

Gorilla safaris from Entebbe, Kampala and Kigali

Most travellers start in Uganda near the airport or in Rwanda’s capital. We plan your route from either.

From Entebbe or Kampala

The usual starting point for Uganda safaris, close to the international airport. Hotel pick-ups in Kampala.

3 Days Bwindi Gorillas from Entebbe

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From Kigali

Start in Rwanda for Volcanoes National Park, or cross to Uganda for Bwindi and Mgahinga.

Enquire from Kigali

Short on time?

Gorilla safaris start at two days. Tell us how many days you have and we plan around it.

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Gorilla trekking

Price on request

Planned by people in Kampala

Gorilla Riddles is a licensed tour company based in Kampala, Uganda. We started in 2015 and plan gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda, safari holidays in Kenya and Tanzania, and beach holidays on Zanzibar.

Send us your dates and we check permits, build a day by day plan and send one clear price. When you confirm, we book your permits, lodges, transport and guide.

Uganda Tourism Board licence UTB/RTT/TO/2024/101047

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What a gorilla trek day looks like

From breakfast in the dark to the hour with the gorillas. Your guide explains the park rules before you set off.

Early morningBreakfast and transferAn early breakfast at your lodge, then the drive to the park headquarters.
BriefingPark headquartersRangers explain the rules and assign you to a gorilla family.
The trekInto the forestTrackers lead the way. Trails can be steep, and the walk can take from one hour to several.
With the gorillasOne hourYou spend one hour with the family, keeping at least 7 metres away.
AfternoonBack to the lodgeWalk out, rest, and continue your safari the next day.

When to come

You can trek gorillas all year. The drier months are easier on the trails, so permits for them go first. The wetter months are greener and muddier.

JanDrier, easier trails
FebDrier, easier trails
MarWetter, greener forest
AprWetter, greener forest
MayWetter, greener forest
JunDrier, easier trails
JulDrier, easier trails
AugDrier, easier trails
SepDrier, easier trails
OctWetter, greener forest
NovWetter, greener forest
DecDrier, easier trails

Drier months: June to September, December to February
Wetter months: March to May, October and November

Gorilla trekking questions, answered

Permit costs, when to book, fitness and where trips start. Cannot find your answer? Ask in the form or on WhatsApp. It is free to ask.

How much does a gorilla permit cost?

A Uganda gorilla permit costs $800 per person and a Rwanda permit costs $1,500. The park authorities set these fees and they can change, so we confirm the current fee when we check your dates.

How early should I book?

As early as you can. Permits for the drier months, June to September and December to February, sell out first. Send us your dates and we check what is available.

What does the quote include?

Your quote lists what is included, such as permits, lodging, transport and a guide, and what is not, so you know the full cost before you confirm anything.

How fit do I need to be?

You should be able to walk for several hours on steep forest trails. Porters can carry your bag, and your guide sets the pace for the group.

What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?

The minimum age is 15.

Can you plan the trip from Entebbe or Kigali?

Yes. Most safaris start and end in Entebbe or Kigali, and we can plan your route from either.

What if I only have a few days?

Gorilla safaris start at two days. Tell us how many days you have and we plan around it.