Gorilla Safaris

Rwanda & Uganda

To make your African wildlife safari a perfect dream we suggest adding on the rare opportunity for one of our gorilla safaris Rwanda or a Uganda wildlife sightseeing mountain trek through the mist for gorillas. Sharing 97% of human DNA the incredible, gentle and intelligent mountain gorilla are fast becoming limited in population.

Rwanda and Uganda not only offer an amazing cultural history and experience unsurpassed in biodiversity, but also the awesome opportunity to view these gentle giants in their ever dwindling natural habitat. Primate safaris are the most popular attraction but certainly not the only aspect the discerning eco-traveler seeks. There are many species of wildlife, 13 rare primate species, over 300 bird species and approx. 100 rare orchid species to be sought out, photographed and enchanted by.

PNV in Rwanda has five habituated gorilla families and tracking most groups in the afro-montane forest usually takes only a few hours. You can also climb a volcano, visit the remains of Dian Fossey’s grave or visit the endangered golden monkey.

Mgahinga, in Uganda, is a great place to appreciate the unique Virunga volcanoes and it has one habituated family. Sometimes this group moves across the border and you can track gorillas at Nkuringo in Southern Bwindi instead. You can also climb a volcano or go for a nature walk, visit the endangered golden monkey or go birding.

Bwindi in Uganda has four habituated families and the gorillas there live in thicker tropical forest and tracking is more challenging as the hillsides are steeper. You can also go for nature walks to see birds, monkeys and orchids.

Destinations: Parc National des Volcans
Duration: 4 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  
(scheduled departures are available)

Destinations: Parc National des Volcans, Bwindi
Duration: 8 or 12 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  
(scheduled departures are available)

Experience: Chimps, Gorillas, safari & Batwa Pygmy tribal people
Destinations: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable
Duration: 10 days
Accommodation: Mid-range priced accommodation  

Destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, famous for gorilla trekking and now a World Heritage Site
Duration: 4 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  
(scheduled departures are available)

Experience: Gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing
Destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, famous for gorilla trekking and now a World Heritage Site
Duration: 6 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  

Experience: Gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, game drives
Destinations: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Mburo National Park
Duration: 8 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  

Experience: Gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, game drives
Destinations: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Mburo National Park
Duration: 10 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  

Experience: Gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, game drives
Destinations: Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Mburo National Park
Duration: 13 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  

Experience: Gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, game drives, optional Batwa Cultural Experience
Destinations: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Mburo National Park
Duration: 10 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  

Experience: Gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, game drives
Destinations: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Mburo National Park
Duration: 10 days
Accommodation: Safari lodge  

Central African Republic

Dzangha-Sangha National Park

A host of great wildlife is the main attraction of the Dzanga Sangha National Park. These include Forest Elephants, Western Lowland Gorillas, Chimpanzees, several species of monkeys, Forest Buffalos, Bongos, Giant Forest Hog, Red River Hog, and a number of smaller antelopes. While the birds, butterflies, and dragonflies add to the amazing spectacle that makes the rainforest special. The rivers contain 3 species of crocodile, and some impressive fish species, including Goliath Tiger Fish.

A journey into the untouched rainforests of Central African Republic.
Experience gorilla trekking, mangabey trekking and net hunting with the BaAka in the Dzanga-Sangha National Park.

Destinations: Dzanga-Sangha National Park
Duration: 8 days
Accommodation: Eco safari lodge  
(scheduled departures are available)

Congo (Brazzaville)

Odzala-Koukoua National Park

Odzala-Kokoua is one of Africa's oldest national parks, having been proclaimed by the French administration in 1935. It covers some 13600 square kilometres (1.360 million hectares) of pristine rain forest and is an integral part of both the Congo Basin and the TRIDOM Transfrontier Park overlapping Gabon, Congo and Central African Republic. It holds globally significant populations of Western Lowland Gorilla and Forest Elephant as well as a plethora of other species: 430 bird species and more than 100 mammal species of which around 50 are classified as medium- or largesized. Odzala has the highest number (11) of diurnal primates for any forest block in central Africa, as well as Africa's highest density of Western Lowland Gorillas and central Africa's highest density of Chimpanzees.

Bais

Bais, or salines, are swampy, grassy areas that are dotted across the rainforest and which offer a rare chance to catch a glimpse beyond the 'green curtain' into the lives of the forest dwellers. Various mammal species come to the bais on a regular basis in order to access various elements from minerals and salts, to sedges and water loving grasses to water. These bais range in size from less than a hectare to more than 10 hectares and represent the best chance of seeing forest wildlife. Viewing at the bais takes place from raised platform hides, or miradors, and requires patience. The bais we visit in Odzala-Kokoua are relatively small and as a result offer the opportunity for close up viewing of various species.

Join Wilderness Collection on a journey through the life-filled African rainforest - along with the privilege and thrill of observing one of our closest relatives in the wild - the Western Lowland Gorilla.

Destinations: Odzala-Koukoua National Park
Duration: 7 days
Accommodation: Eco safari lodge