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Gorilla Trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience; let Simba Marara Expedition be your guide! Our experienced and knowledgeable Safari Guides will take you through the lush jungle for an up-close encounter with these gentle giants. We are currently offering tours out of Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. Book your tour with us today!


our Gorilla Trekking expeditionS

5 Days - Uganda [Bwindi impenetrable forest]

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is in southwestern Uganda. The park is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has 400 out of 880 mountain gorillas that are currently thriving in the wild.

5 Days - Rwanda [Volcanoes national park]

Volcanoes National Park is a national park in northwestern Rwanda. It covers 160 km2 (62 sq mi) of rainforest and encompasses five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains, namely Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo. It borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. It is home to the mountain gorilla and the golden monkey, and was the base for the primatologist Dian Fossey.

5 days - congo [virunga national park]

Virunga National Park is a national park in the Albertine Rift Valley in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was created in 1925 and is among the first protected areas in Africa. Two active volcanoes are located in the park, Mount Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira. They have significantly shaped the national park's diverse habitats and wildlife, including the eastern gorilla.

Trip Highlights

  • Upgraded Accommodations.

  • Complimentary pick up and drop off guest services from the airport.

  • Chef Prepared hot nutritious meals.

 
  • Complimentary 1 Hour massage

  • All meals included

  • Full rest day and acclimatization city tour before the gorilla trek.

  • Private rooms available.

  • Explore the local area and engage in cultural activities with the assistance of our trained guides.


Gorilla Facts

  • Gorillas are very social animals that live in groups.

  • Humans share 98% of their DNA with gorillas.

  • There are two species of gorilla: Eastern and Western.

  • Adult male gorillas are known as silverbacks.

  • Gorillas are generally herbivores.