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63 Gorilla safari holidays found
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
From £3,849 to £5,499 18 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Aug, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 25 Jan, 10 Feb, 27 Jun, 13 Jul, 8 Aug, 24 Aug, 12 Sep, 28 Sep, 17 Oct, 2 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 25 Jan, 10 Feb, 27 Jun, 13 Jul, 8 Aug, 24 Aug, 12 Sep, 28 Sep, 17 Oct, 2 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Aug
Gorilla and game safari in Uganda
The great Silverback Gorilla & wildlife all in one package!
From US $3,100 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Spaces and gorilla permits still available for our 3rd Jun and 17th Jun departures.
Complete Uganda holiday, tailor made
Gorillas, Chimpanzees, 6 National Parks and Jinja Adventure
From US $6,696 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uganda gorilla tour & Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth & Mountain Gorilla Trekking
From US $4,902 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
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Uganda highlights & mountain gorillas tour
Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking, Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo
From US $3,929 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
3 day Rwanda gorilla safari
A gorilla safari taking in some of Rwanda’s iconic locations
From £1,250 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uganda wildlife holiday
This you cannot miss while in Uganda -The wild and beautiful!
From US $2,550 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Uganda wildlife and activity holiday
Experience the Pearl of Africa...true African adventure!
From US $4,550 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Best of Uganda wildlife tour
Chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions & more
From £5,450 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rwanda highlights tour
Chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking & Lake Kivu relaxation
From £4,250 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bwindi mountain gorilla tracking, Uganda
Fly to Bwindi Forest and Trek Uganda's Mountain Gorillas
From US $2,239 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uganda gorilla express tour
A six day gorilla safari in Uganda
From £1,970 to £2,360 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 24 Jan, 13 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 19 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 18 May, 4 Jun, 12 Jun, 18 Jun, 15 Jul, 23 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 16 Oct, 11 Nov, 24 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 24 Jan, 13 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 19 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 18 May, 4 Jun, 12 Jun, 18 Jun, 15 Jul, 23 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 16 Oct, 11 Nov, 24 Dec
Uganda tailor made holiday
A tailor made Gorilla safari in Uganda
From £4,730 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uganda gorilla tracking and wildlife safari holiday
A wonderful gorilla and wild life experience in Uganda
From £1,500 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Small group adventure holiday in Uganda
Experience the fresh waters, wilderness & Jungle in Africa!
From US $2,150 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Uganda gorillas and wildlife holiday
An incredible adventure into the heart of Africa
From £4,449 to £5,049 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 5 Oct, 9 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 29 Feb, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 29 Feb, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 10 Aug
Gorilla and Chimp safari in Uganda
See Gorillas and Chimps in the Ugandan rainforest.
From £3,650 to £4,340 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Sep
2020: 24 Jan, 3 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep
2020: 24 Jan, 3 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep
Mountain Gorilla photography holiday in Uganda
Photograph Mountain Gorillas, chimps, lions, and more!
From £3,895 10 days ex flights
Small group travel
Gorilla tracking holiday in Rwanda
A unique safari taking in the wildlife highlights of Rwanda
From £3,815 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Holidays to Uganda
See the incredible primates of the African jungle
From £3,545 to £3,745 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Aug
2020: 1 Feb, 4 Apr, 1 Aug
2020: 1 Feb, 4 Apr, 1 Aug
Kenya safari and Uganda gorilla trekking
Fantastic cultural, wildlife safaris & mountain gorilla trek
From US $3,500 to US $4,280 12 days ex flights
Small group travel
Rwanda tour, tailor made
Trekking through beautiful national parks, home to Gorillas.
From £4,950 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rwanda wildlife tour
A varied & exciting tour of Rwanda which will captivate you!
From £6,395 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Eastern Trans Africa & Gorillas overland tour
Journey up the Nile through to Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya
From £6,670 to £6,935 92 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Nov
2020: 21 Jan, 17 Nov
2021: 19 Jan, 16 Nov
2022: 18 Jan
2020: 21 Jan, 17 Nov
2021: 19 Jan, 16 Nov
2022: 18 Jan
What we rate and what we don't
Wheelchair accessible gorilla tracking in Rwanda
A gorilla safari taking in some of Rwanda’s iconic locations
From £1,250 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tailor made gorilla and chimp tracking safari, Uganda
The Ultimate Primate experience in the Jungle!
From US $1,550 4 days ex flights
Tailor made
DR Congo gorillas and volcanoes tour
Gorillas and Volcanoes in The Democratic Republic of Congo
From £4,250 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Gabon wildlife holiday, mandrills and gorillas
Track Mandrills, Gorillas, Elephants in the forests of Gabon
From £6,250 10 days ex flights
Tailor made
Classic Uganda safari and gorilla trekking
Gorilla and Wildlife Safari in South West Uganda.
From £3,200 to £3,670 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
Rwanda holiday, gorillas and wildlife adventure
Gorilla, Golden Monkey & chimp permits & trekking included
From US $6,846 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£3,849
including UK flights
Very good great experience very well run and crew are fantastic. (more)lisa houston
Excellent. It is a shame that we did not do this before we reached our sixties. (more)Billie Jean Stubbs
Too many to pick just one highlight - spending an hour with a family of 10 mountain gorillas, a balloon flight over the Masai Mara at sunrise, seeing wild chimpanzees, spotting elephants, big cats, hippos.... The list could go on.
(more)Kay Emblen-Perry
From
£695
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the gorillas. Visiting the Pygmy village.
Tips?
Bring long trousers and T-shirts to cover up in Uganda. Pack lightly as there is laundry at the campsite.
Local benefits?
Yes, particularly when visiting the Pygmy village and the Kenyan school.
My trip was the first 19 days of a longer 75 day tour. Whilst I did not go on this activity I know that later in the longer tour they go on a lion walk. I would urge you to research the company that runs this... (more)Genevieve Isherwood
From
£3,545
excluding flights
Not surprisingly the gorilla tracking. However the whole trip was amazing. The chimpanzee tracking and swamp visit to see shoebill storks was also fantastic. The holiday was simply fantastic. The local tour company provided an excellent itinerary and guide. Everything ran very smoothly (except the road surfaces!!!). (more)Hazel Dykes
A very memorable trip in a beautiful country. The Ugandan people are very welcoming and the wildlife is spectacular.
(more)Gerard O'Hanlon
From
£3,650
including UK flights
The most exciting part was the first glimpse of gorillas after 4 hours of trekking though the jungle....Amazing 10/10. (more)Libby Pearson
Seeing the gorillas was the most memorable part. (more)Shona Hingston
For a short holiday, we couldn't have packed much more in. Although long, the journey by road from Entebbe to Bwindi allowed us to see the villages and countryside as we passed through. (more)Susan Miles
From
£6,980
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We went on this trip to see western lowland gorillas and we saw them on both the tracking days. However, to single them out as the most memorable is quite difficult as the whole trip was a memorable one for different reasons. I love elephants and we got to watch them at fairly close quarters in Lango Bai for some considerable time, add to that the wonderful accommodation and fantastic staff who made you feel so special it was a great recipe for a perfect trip.
Tips?
We... (more)Lynda Davey
From
£865
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of the trip was fantastic, but meeting the Gorillas was mind blowing.
Tips?
Make sure you are reasonably active. There were two ladies in their late 50's and our Gorilla Trek lasted around 6 hours. Bring a head torch with you.
Local benefits?
The holiday definitely benefited local people as it gives them a change to interact with people they would normally never see i.e. the Pygmy people.
Overall rating?
11 out of 10. The tour was absolutely fantastic... (more)Ian Robertson
From
£3,075
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing elephants swim, watching lions in trees, observing a leopard with its kill, and mingling with the gorillas.
Tips?
Be is good physical shape.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
It was a fantastic. Our guide/driver Patrick was outstanding!!!!! (more)Angeline C Rubin
From
US $4,902
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
So many - the highlights were seeing the gorillas after 2.5 hours trekking, flying on a cesna over Lake Albert and landing on a grass landing strip with elephants by the side of the runway, watching hippos from the balcony of the lodge, arriving to the lodge by boat
Tips?
You need to be fit if you are going to trek the gorillas and be aware you find them on very steep slopes! Definitely hire a porter for $15 between you - even if you have only a small knapsack -... (more)Alison Baines
From
US $4,550
excluding flights
The highlight would have to be spending time with the great Silverback Gorilla and his family...An incredible experience! We both loved every minute of it so would give it the top rating possible. (more)James Farrell
This tour is memorable on all 15 days. the top was to meet the gorillas, this was Really amazing (more)Eva Tzoref
Trekking the Mountain Gorillas at Rhusaga/Bwindi, trekking the Chimpanzees at Kibale, White water rafting at Jinja, a dawn game drive in QENP and much ,much more (more)Ann Bosley
From
US $3,100
excluding flights
Every day there was a new highlight. Walking through the forest and getting the first glimpse of a silverback gorilla was surreal. I was a little surprised by all the wildlife we got to see throughout our travels. (more)Sharra
Like most people seeing the mountain gorillas was a dream come true. Utterly thrilling. But the holiday we built around the gorilla tracking brought so many wonderful and unexpected delights that we fell in love with Uganda (more)Victoria Lloyd-Gent
It was brilliant. A lot of the credit would go to having our safe, empathetic, politically and culturally aware driver guide Faruk. (more)Lea Newnham
From
US $6,696
excluding flights
Murchison Falls was wonderful but seeing the gorillas was something we had wanted to do for many years so was probably the highlight of the trip... The holiday was absolutely excellent. (more)Nigel Jennings
The joy of trekking to see mountain gorillas will stay for a lifetime.
(more)Clare Wigston
Fantastic definitely - would recommend this operator, we met lots of other UK tourists whilst we were in Uganda and would say that our holiday organisation and information seemed better than the various other companies, the other tourist were travelling with. (more)Linda Walker
From
£1,250
excluding flights
That first glimpse of the gorillas and the time spent with them were the most exciting parts our holiday. (more)Anne Masino
The most memorable moment were the Gorilla visit and gold back monkeys. (more)Kokila Lakhoo
Seeing the mountain gorillas especially the silver backs was my memorable moment. (more)Jimmie Webb
From
£1,500
excluding flights
We couldn't possibly choose one but highlights include gorilla trekking at Bwindi, seeing the giraffes go by as we walked in Lake Mburo NP, the tree climbing lions at Ishasha, the small boat trip down the Nileand the cultural evening... (more)Kathleen Revell
Most memorable for me was the Gorilla Habitation, the Chimpanzee Habitation and the 1 hour Gorilla visitation. A close second is just the scenery going to and from Biwindi Park. (more)David Pihach
I just returned from an incredibly moving 10 day trip to see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, and I found so much more than gorillas! The people, the land, the food and yes, the majestic endangered Mountain Gorillas. (more)Tandy Beard
From
US $2,150
excluding flights
The gorilla trekking was the most memorable part of the holiday. (more)Waka Shibata
Wonderful! I was so surprised by how beautiful Uganda was... I hadn't realised there'd be the volcanic crater lakes and so many wonderful hilly areas... Also the people are some of the nicest I've ever met in a country. (more)Miguel Ferreira-da-Silva
The most memorable moment was the trek to see the gorillas. Excellent, would thoroughly recommend it. (more)Avril Ronald
From
US $2,550
excluding flights
Most awe-inspiring the gorilla trek, what a huge privilege. So many other highlights on this holiday it is hard to process... (more)Shirley Bowyer
There is no way in 17 days you can cover what we did - and so well - without such a good driver/guide and really I'd say use this operator. (more)Ashley Irons
The holiday was fantastic - the company looked after us extremely well... Driver was very entertaining company and gave us a good tour and insight, and
the tour length / itinerary. etc was absolutely perfect. Could not recommend it or Uganda itself more. (more)Barney Lyons
From
£4,200
excluding flights
Really excellent, it was fun, exhilarating, great hotels, treks and game drives, good food and lovely people (more)Susan Gale
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
From
£2,150
excluding flights
From
£1,970
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can`t cone it down to one thing.
It was the combination of a wonderful country, spectacular wildlife and the welcoming atmosphere of the people and staff in the extraordinary lodges. The
tour was locally made possible due to an excellent guide who made the logistics right there smooth and pleasant, who was very knowledgeable and highly motivated to provide a good experience for us in a cheerful and safe atmosphere. Tracking the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was... (more)Doris Reismann
From
£1,182
excluding flights
From
£2,989
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Gorilla Tracking was just outstanding. Many other highlights of the tour (camping in the Serengeti, visit of local villages, rafting the Nile) were also great.
Tips?
Prepare for long truck, bus and jeep rides, bring maybe a sleeping pillow or similar. Mattress is not necessary and a sleeping bag just for two nights, so don't
bother to waste too much space for this. Hiking boots for the gorillas are a must. Don't miss out on the Pygmy village!
Local benefits?
Definitely... (more)Alessandra Hool
From
£3,185
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Lots of memorable moments but the main aim of the trip was to see the gorillas, which we did.
Tips?
Unless you are flush, don't just accept the accommodation options offered - there are cheaper ones
Local benefits?
All, by creating jobs and otherwise putting money into the economy where locals realise that they wouldn't be benefitting if it wasn't for the animals, so they'd better look after them. Though the usual concerns about who's actually getting the... (more)William Todd
From
US $3,929
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A female gorilla rushing by me and brushing my leg in Bwindi National Park
Tips?
Plan for giving lots and lots of gratuities. make sure you have loads of new USD5 bills--small bills make it a lot more flexible in giving tips.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
The recommendations and itinerary that was prepared by Kevin Nicholson was spot on. (more)Kerry Ritz
From
£4,950
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Safari in Tanzania and hot air balloon.
Tips?
Ensure lodges do and local partners do have sustainable practices in place before you go (employee wages, waste management, etc)
Local benefits?
Partially. Some lodges were more aware than others of use of plastic, water conservation, etc. Our Tanzania operator was much more sophisticated in its environmental practices than our Uganda experience, where it was close to null. In Uganda, neither the lodge nor the... (more)Camila Wills
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