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Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara

The Gorilla trek in Rwanda was the real highlight, would do it again tomorrow, but Uganda was an unexpected highlight, with wonderful bird watching at Lake Bunyonyi, camping next to the hippos at Lake Mboru and at Jinja the boat trip to the Source of the Nile. (more)D Smith

The most memorable part was game driving in the Masai Mara and visiting the gorillas in Rwanda...Excellent. (more)Lisa Irving

My holiday was the best, the guides were fantastic and made sure that all our needs were catered for, couldn't fault it and worth every penny. Very fortunate that we had a great group of people on the trip. (more)Elaine Spence

37 travellers reviews

From £2749 - £3399 including UK flights

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Uganda conservation holiday, Gorillas and Chimps

Seeing the gorillas was the most memorable part...Short but intense. Great organisation of activities and transfers. (more)Sandrine Guyot de La Pommeraye

This was the trip of a lifetime and more than fulfilled all of my hopes for it...the first moment that I saw the gorillas. This moment will stand out in my memory as one of the great moments of my life. I was moved to tears. (more)Jan Pullen

2 travellers reviews

From £2395 excluding flights

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Gorilla holidays in Uganda

Excellent! A once in a lifetime and very unique experience... Getting so close to chimps and a silverback gorilla - amazing! (more)Emma Tweedie

Seeing gorillas and optional Community Walk in Bwindi were the most memorable parts. (more)Stephen Purse

I would definately give a 10 out of 10....This is a great action packed holiday where you really do and see quite alot over the short time that you are there which adds to the memories when looking back at the time spent in Uganda while flying home. (more)Carl Willott

11 travellers reviews

From £2949 including UK flights

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Community & holiday project in Uganda

The best part of my holiday was meeting the local people. I was inspired by the vision that many of the local people had, and their commitment to helping the community climb out of poverty. It was amazing to see first hand how a micro credit project can empower people to develop a profitable business. (more)Peter Harrison

Amazing holiday. It felt like such a privilege to be able to get to know the local community in this way. The people of Uganda are so warm and welcoming - and this family and community are a great example of this. (more)Liz Charsley

2 travellers reviews

From £300 - £1000 excluding flights

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Mountain Gorilla Safaris in Uganda

Memorable parts? The gorillas! Local benefits? Yes, care was taken to ensure benefit to local people. Overall rating? Wonderful! (more)Stephanie Morton

1 travellers review

From £490 excluding flights

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Gorilla safari and game parks, Uganda

A great holiday for viewing wildlife. The campsites had much better facilities than I was expecting and the food and guides were excellent. (more)Michele Bowers

It was all fantastic. Of course one of the highlights was coming face to face with the beautiful mountain gorilla. (more)Vicky Brownlie

2 travellers reviews

From £820 - £925 excluding flights

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Gorilla safari in Uganda

The whole holiday was memorable for all the best reasons but probably the most outstanding were the 2 days spent with the Mountain Gorillas. A memory that will live with me 'til the end of my days! (more)Judith Towell

Unforgettable experience in country very different from my own. I met some very gentle and helpful people who added much to my enjoyment. All travel arrangements went smoothly and as expected. Given the chance, I would love to return to Rwanda. (more)Patrick Taylor

The whole of our week in Rwanda was extraordinary and memorable... and we lost our hearts to this small and extremely beautiful country. We had two days gorilla tracking which were wonderful - not least because of the great organisation and knowledge of the local guides and trackers. (more)Caroline Gant

4 travellers reviews

From £3595 excluding flights

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Private departure holidays to Uganda

Memorable parts? Getting close to gorillas in their forest home will be unforgettable. The Nile boat trips are excellent also. Tips? Just go. Don't expect to see lots of big cats (although we did see some lions and leopards) - but seeing the gorillas is very special and the rest of the wildlife is great also. Local benefits? Benefits local people only in so far that hotels and guiding provide jobs. Benefits the environment because visitors create a reason for the national... (more)Gerard O'Hanlon

1 travellers review

From £2899 excluding flights

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Uganda volunteering projects, Bwindi National Park

The most memorable part of the holiday was being in a community without feeling like an outsider. Everyone was willing to help and also be open about their lives. I loved everything about the experience. (more)Christina Hanazawa

The most memorable parts were the women I met and worked with as a volunteer in Uganda. The women were strong, resilient, courageous, determined and inspirational. They were also welcoming of a white woman from Australia - making me feel one of them as we walked or sat in a circle to meet and explore opportunities. (more)Cheryl Phillips

Our two weeks voluntary work in Uganda flew by with so many highlights, it is impossible to name even a few. The people, their positive attitudes and their willingness to learn, the scenery and of course the gorillas. (more)Jennifer Soddy

4 travellers reviews

From £995 - £2550 excluding flights

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Cairo to Cape Town overland tour

Memorable parts? Seeing Victoria Falls and all the wildlife in Africa. Tips? Be prepared to rough it. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? Fantastic. (more)Andrew Service

1 travellers review

From £1350 - £2395 excluding flights

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Mountain gorilla Key facts:

The mountain gorilla can be found in Uganda and Rwanda and DRC and are critically endangered due to logging, political unrest and poaching. The largest of the species, these giants can grow to 6 ft tall and prefer dense open canopy forests.

When to go
The best months for gorilla trekking are June – October and December - February

Get your permit early to avoid disappointment!
All gorilla trekking requires a permit and each park has a maximum it allows per day:

Bwindi National Park, Uganda: allows 32 a day
Mgahinga National Park, Uganda: allows 6 a day
Parc National Des Volcans, Rwanda: allows 38 a day

The permits can be bought up to a year in advance and can be arranged by your tour operator. The costs vary but you can expect to pay between $350 and $700 US Dollars.

Checklist
There are a few basic regulations you need to consider before booking a gorilla holiday;

You have to be over 15 years of age
You cannot be sick or have any infectious disease
Trekkers must be fit as reaching the gorillas can take anything between 2 and 5 hours trekking
Trekkers must be well equipped, which includes warm clothing for the wet cool climate high in the mountains

Our top selling gorilla safaris
5 day gorilla holiday in Rwanda
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Uganda travel information

Although land-locked, the gently rolling plateaux of Uganda are not short of water, with numerous lakes and rivers including Lake Victoria in the south and the White Nile flowing towards the great Murchison Falls and Fula Rapids in the north. Richly varied landscapes include tropical forests and tea plantations on the slopes of the snow-capped Ruwenzori Mountains, arid plains of the Karamoja, lush and heavily populated Buganda and rolling savannah in the south west.

A number of projects throughout the country have been specifically designed to benefit local communities and conserve wildlife while enabling visitors to enjoy the rich ecosystems of different areas. Among such projects are the International Gorilla Conservation Programme in the mountainous Virunga region, and the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust in the Kibale forests.