Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Tours and Big 5 Safaris in 2025 – 2026
Africa is home to so many wild animals. Some of the wildlife is so endangered, with less than 1000 individual animals left on the entire planet. Among the most fascinating, and yet endangered of all are the mountain gorillas. As of the latest statistics dated September 2016, there is less than 880 mountain gorillas left on this planet. These can be found in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The mountain gorilla is one of the 2 subspecies of the eastern gorilla. There are 2 populations. One is found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa, within 3 National Parks: Mgahinga, in south-west Uganda; Volcanoes, in north-west Rwanda; and Virunga in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. The other population is found in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Mountain Gorilla Families in Rwanda and Uganda
Mountain Gorillas live in groups of up to 30 members. The troop, is normally under the leadership of a single alpha male, usually an older silver-back. They males are called silverbacks because of the silver stripe they develop on their backs when they mature. The oldest gorilla males of the group are at least 12 years old. These troops also include several younger males, adult and juvenile females, and infants.
Gorilla Trekking Tours and Conservation
To help in the conservation efforts of the mountain gorillas, you can make donations to the International Gorilla Conservation Program. You can also support the Gorilla Fund International, set up by conservationist Dian Fossey.
Taking a safari to visit the gorillas also benefits the local communities that are neighbours to the endangered species. Proceeds from visitors are shared with the local communities to encourage them to help conserve the animals. You may want to combine a big 5 wildlife safari with a gorilla tour by visiting some of the destinations in which they are found – Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Congo.
Our Gorilla Safari Trekking Tours for 2025 and 2026
Rwanda and Uganda
Gorilla tours and tracking is widely known as one of the best wildlife experience in the world. This safari activity attracts a very high number of travelers from all parts of the world.
For over a decade Hallmark Travel Planners has been making gorilla tours dreams come true for many lovers of wildlife. Your gorilla trekking safari with us is more than likely going to be memorable – unforgettable sites and sounds.
Get off the beaten track and into the scenery with our 4WD- off-road vehicles with luxury coach seats and air-conditioning. There are no hidden extras.There has been a common report from all travelers who have trekked the gorillas, describing the experience as the best in all wildlife encounters. You will feel inspired, emotional and satisfied after looking into those liquid brown eyes of these human-related apes.
On the gorilla trekking trips, all the meals, entry fees, accommodation, cruises are included in the total price as per the itinerary. We craft gorilla safari packages ranging from 2 to 16 days and give you the option to arrange a relaxing break, so it’s easy to see everything a country has to offer.
