Looking to go on a Uganda gorilla tracking Safari in 2025 – 2026? Browse our range of affordable tailormade Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris & tours for 2025 – 2026 to find that ideal gorilla tour that suits your budget.
Realm Africa Safaris™ is a premium gorilla trekking safari company with over 10 years of experience in organizing the most amazing, and affordable gorilla trekking Safaris for both Bwindi & Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks located in Uganda – the Pearl of Africa.
Our gorilla trekking safari offers for 2025 – 2026 range from the budget to midrange and we also outfit some of the most luxurious gorilla trekking Safaris in East Africa. All our gorilla tours include; accommodation (to match your budget), meals, gorilla permits (cost $800per permit/person), transport (to match your travel budget), and all our gorilla trips are fully escorted/driven by a Local experienced English Speaking driver-guide – in other words, we sell all-inclusive gorilla trekking Holidays.
For us, it doesn’t matter if you ask us to plan a low-budget or high-end holiday. We treat both inquiries with the utmost dignity and strive to exceed the client’s expectations. The lodges that we recommend have been tried and tested to ensure they meet the minimum standards set by Realm Africa Safaris™. We are not in this for the money but rather to earn after we deliver the right product to our end-user ( you the client).
Uganda Gorilla trekking Safaris & tours for 2025 – 2026
Where is the Best Place to trek Gorillas in Uganda? Bwindi or Mgahinga?
While both Mgahinga & Bwindi offer an amazing gorilla trekking experience, we like to recommend trekking gorillas in the Bwindi forest because of its vast offerings;
- Bwindi offers more than four (04) gorilla trekking locations for clients to choose from; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo regions.
- Vast options of places to stay ranging from budget to luxury properties.
- The location of Bwindi allows for a tour operator. client to easily combine gorilla trekking with a wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park or chimpanzee trekking in Kibale.
When is the best time to go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?
The best time to go on a gorilla trek in Uganda is in the dry seasons: January to February or June to September. It may be advantageous and perhaps most exciting to opt for the rainy season when the gorillas are just as present and there’s less competition to secure one of the limited gorilla permits issued per day.
The best time to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda is in the dry seasons: mid-December to early February and June to September. Park rangers track the groups’ movements year-round, so if you don’t mind muddy boots, the opportunities are still there when the rains come down—bring your best waterproof gear. In the wet season, the air is crystal clear, so you’ll find great views of the volcanoes and gorillas tend to hang out on the lower slopes of the mountain.
What should I pack for my Gorilla tour in 2025 – 2026?
- A face Mask to protect both you and the gorillas ( We recommend bringing one that can be recycled)
- Hiking Boots. Buy boots that go above your ankles – they protect you from strains.
- Garden Gloves. These protect your hands – they are important.
- Rain Jacket. It doesn’t matter if you are trekking in the dry or wet season.
- Long-sleeved shirt or Blouse. The sleeves protect your arms.
- Energy Giving snacks. You might use some extra sugar during your trek.
- Cameras and extra batteries. Unless you don’t care to keep the memories.
- Hat or bandana. This covers your head and stops bugs from falling Into your hair.
- Pair of Binoculars. You might hear the sound of a bird high up in the canopy – these come in handy.
Related: The comprehensive Gorilla trekking Packing List for 2025-2026
