Your Gateway to East Africa’s Most Extraordinary Primate Encounters

Uganda Gorilla Tours is a premier division of Mumwe Safaris, dedicated to creating unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences in the heart of Africa. As part of a well-established tour operator with proven expertise across Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya, we combine decades of regional knowledge with a singular passion: connecting travelers with the world’s most magnificent primates in their natural mountain habitats.

Our Story

Born from Mumwe Safaris’ extensive experience organizing diverse African adventures, Uganda Gorilla Tours emerged from a simple recognition—that gorilla trekking deserves specialized attention, dedicated expertise, and an operator who understands every nuance of this bucket-list experience. While our parent company continues to craft exceptional safaris throughout East Africa, we’ve channeled our focus into perfecting gorilla encounters that transform first-time trekkers into lifelong wildlife conservation advocates.

Our journey began with the understanding that meeting a mountain gorilla isn’t just another safari activity. It’s a profound, often emotional experience that requires meticulous planning, intimate knowledge of Uganda’s and Rwanda’s protected forests, and relationships built over years with park authorities, local communities, and conservation organizations. This specialization allows us to deliver what general tour operators cannot—depth of expertise that ensures every aspect of your gorilla trekking adventure exceeds expectations.

What Sets Us Apart

Operating under the trusted Mumwe Safaris umbrella gives us distinct advantages. We leverage established relationships with lodges, transport providers, and ground handlers across three countries, while maintaining laser focus on gorilla trekking excellence. This combination means competitive pricing without compromising quality, seamless logistics backed by regional infrastructure, and the flexibility to extend your gorilla adventure into broader East African exploration.

Our team includes guides who’ve trekked Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park hundreds of times, understanding seasonal patterns, gorilla family behaviors, and the subtle factors that influence trek difficulty. We maintain close communication with park rangers, often receiving real-time updates on gorilla movements that help us prepare our clients for what each day might bring. This insider knowledge proves invaluable when selecting which gorilla families to visit, optimizing permit booking timing, and choosing accommodations that enhance rather than merely support your trekking experience.

Our Commitment to You

We recognize that gorilla trekking represents a significant investment of time, resources, and dreams. Our commitment begins the moment you contact us and extends well beyond your return home. We provide honest assessments of fitness requirements, transparent pricing with no hidden costs, and patient guidance through permit procurement—a process that can overwhelm independent travelers given limited daily permits and high demand.

Our pre-trek preparation materials go beyond generic packing lists, offering specific advice tailored to the season you’re traveling, the trekking sector you’ll visit, and your individual fitness level. During your adventure, our guides prioritize your safety and comfort while maximizing your gorilla encounter, knowing exactly when to push forward and when to adjust pace. After your trek, we remain available for questions, help with photo organization, and planning return visits—because one gorilla encounter rarely satisfies.

Conservation at Our Core

As part of Mumwe Safaris’ broader commitment to responsible tourism, Uganda Gorilla Tours actively contributes to mountain gorilla conservation. We adhere strictly to park regulations designed to protect these endangered primates, educate our clients on conservation challenges, and support community initiatives in areas surrounding gorilla habitats. Your trek with us directly funds conservation efforts while providing economic incentives for local communities to protect rather than exploit these precious ecosystems.

We partner with community tourism enterprises, source supplies from local vendors, and employ regional guides whose livelihoods depend on thriving gorilla populations. This approach creates conservation stakeholders beyond park boundaries, recognizing that sustainable tourism succeeds only when local communities benefit tangibly from protecting wildlife.

Beyond Gorillas

While gorilla trekking remains our specialty, our connection to Mumwe Safaris enables seamless extension of your journey. Add chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, witness the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park, or combine your Uganda gorilla trek with Rwanda’s mountain gorillas for comparison. Our East African expertise means we can craft comprehensive itineraries that position gorilla trekking within broader adventures—Kenya’s Masai Mara migration, Rwanda’s cultural experiences, or Uganda’s diverse wildlife circuits.

Your Adventure Awaits

Whether you’re a solo traveler pursuing a lifelong dream, a couple seeking an extraordinary shared experience, or a family creating multigenerational memories, Uganda Gorilla Tours brings professionalism, passion, and unmatched expertise to your journey. We handle complexities so you can focus on what matters—the anticipation, the trek, and that magical moment when you lock eyes with a silverback and understand why we’ve dedicated our careers to sharing this experience.

Backed by Mumwe Safaris’ established reputation and driven by our specialized focus, we invite you to trust us with your gorilla trekking adventure. Because some experiences demand more than a tour operator—they require specialists who live and breathe the very encounters they organize.

Let’s start planning your journey into the mountains where gorillas roam.