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African Gorilla Safari & Chimpanzee Tours| Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari
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| Gorilla & Chimp Safaris in Uganda & Rwanda
Gorilla safaris are based in Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC, whose spectacular lush jungles provide the perfect habitat for the endangered Gorilla population.
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Gorillas are divided into two species with five subspecies:
 Western Lowland Gorilla
Cross River Gorilla
Eastern Lowland Gorilla
Bwindi Gorilla
Mountain Gorilla
While there has been an increase in the Gorilla population in recent years, they are still one of world's the most endangered species, in desperate need of conservation. You can learn more about these fascinating primates by seeing them up close on a Gorilla trek or safari in Uganda and Rwanda.
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| Uganda Gorilla Safaris
Uganda is a lush country, varying from dense African jungle, vast inland wetlands and lakes to modern cities. Kampala is the capital city of Uganda. This bustling, cosmopolitan city reflects the ongoing economic growth and political stability of modern day Uganda. |
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The main tourist attraction is Entebbe, which is used as the starting point for Uganda Gorilla Treks. Uganda is home to a number of National Parks which boast a broad diversity of wildlife including Gorrilas and Chimpanzees. Ngamba Island is a short boat trip from Entebbe, and is a private Chimpanzee sanctuary, allowing both overnight and day visits on Chimpanzee Safari Tours.
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| Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Located in Southwest Uganda, near Kasese, Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world. Almost 100 mammal species and a remarkable 606 bird species make this spectacular safari territory.
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| Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has more than half of the global population of an estimated population of 780 Mountain Gorillas. Located in south-western Uganda bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts over 326 Mountain Gorillas, the largest and rarest of all ape species.
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| Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Uganda's largest national park protects a chunk of untamed African savannah bisected by the mighty river Nile. It is named after the dramatic Murchison Falls. Rabongo Forest is home to Chimpanzees and other rainforest creatures.
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| Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the southwestern corner of Uganda. The Park covers the northern slopes of the three northernmost Virunga Volcanoes, known for its Gorilla population. The habituated Gorilla in this park is called the Nyakagezi Gorilla family.
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| Kibale National Park, Uganda
The most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests, Kibale National Park is home to a remarkable 13 primate species. Kibale's major attraction is the opportunity to track habituated Chimpanzees on a Chimpanzee trek safari.
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| Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
Rwanda is a land of great diversity and beauty and is famous for its Gorillas. Get to know Rwanda's gentle giants on various Rwanda Gorilla Safaris. The capital city Kigali, is located at Rwanda's geographical heart. Kigali is blessed with a moderate high altitude climate and is conveniently located within three hours' drive of the main tourist sites such as the Parc des Volcans.
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| Parc des Volcans, Rwanda
Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, the Parc des Volcans is a haven to numerous mammal and bird species, the most notable being the endangered Mountain Gorilla. In this dense tropical forest environment you can witness the spectacular Virunga volcanoes while on a Rwanda Gorilla tracking safari.
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| Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park in southern Rwanda is known for its large families of Colombus monkeys, chimpanzees and over other 14 species of Primates, as well as 86 mammal species. Nyungwe is one of the largest mountainous rainforests remaining in Africa.
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Gorilla Fun Facts
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Individual gorillas can be identified by their unique "nose prints," or nose patterns, and as with human fingerprints, no two gorillas have an identical nose print.
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Endangered Gorillas
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Gorillas are the closest relative to man, they are often just as curious and enjoy looking at you as much as you do at them. Extremely powerful and intelligent, it is hard to believe that they are so close to extinction.
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