Follow the Nests,
Find the Giants.
Bespoke gorilla trekking, primate safaris, wildlife adventures and luxury lodges across Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya — crafted by local experts who know every forest trail, gorilla family, and sunset viewpoint intimately.
Every Safari Experience, Perfectly Crafted
From tracking mountain gorillas through Bwindi's ancient forest to witnessing the Masai Mara wildebeest migration — we specialise in the wildlife encounters that change you.
Gorilla Trekking
Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga. Uganda's most iconic wildlife encounter.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Kibale Forest's 1,500+ chimps offer East Africa's finest primate encounter.
Wildlife Game Drives
Lions, elephants, and Rothschild's giraffes across Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth.
Birding Safaris
Over 1,000 bird species including the shoebill stork — a birder's paradise.
Multi-Country Safaris
Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania combined into one seamless East Africa adventure.
Handpicked Uganda
Safari Experiences
Best Seller
3 Days
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
The classic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorilla trek — Uganda's most sought-after wildlife encounter. One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural forest habitat. Gorilla permits, 4×4 transfer and lodge included.
Most Popular
4 Days
4 Days Gorillas & Kibale Chimpanzees
Uganda's greatest primate combination — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi followed by chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, East Africa's chimpanzee capital with over 1,500 chimps. The ultimate two-great-ape Uganda safari.
Top Pick
5 Days
5 Days Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Safari
Combine Bwindi gorilla trekking with a classic game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park — home to tree-climbing lions, hippos, and over 600 bird species. Uganda's perfect two-park circuit.
✈ Fly-In
4 Days
4 Days Luxury Fly-In Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Skip the 9-hour road drive and fly directly to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, transferring to a luxury Bwindi lodge for your gorilla trek. A 1-hour 15-minute flight replaces a full day's drive — maximising your time in the forest.
Exclusive
3 Days
3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience
Spend a full day — not one hour — with a gorilla family being habituated to human presence. Available only in Bwindi's Rushaga sector, the habituation experience is the most intimate gorilla encounter available anywhere in the world.
Complete Safari
7 Days
7 Days Uganda Primate Safari
Uganda's ultimate primate safari — chimpanzees in Kibale, the Kazinga Channel cruise through Queen Elizabeth, tree-climbing lions at Ishasha, and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Seven days covering Uganda's finest wildlife experiences.
Extended Safari Adventures — 8 to 21 Days
We Know Every Nest
in the Forest
We are a Uganda-based operator founded by passionate conservationists and experienced safari guides who have spent over 15 years tracking gorilla families through Bwindi's ancient forest. When you travel with Gorilla Nests Safaris, you travel with people who love this land.
Gorilla Permits Booked for You
We handle all Uganda Wildlife Authority permit bookings — including the sold-out peak season dates that require months of advance coordination.
Local Expert Guides Only
Every trek is led by a certified Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger and our own English-speaking naturalist guide who has trekked these forests for years.
Fully Flexible Booking
Life changes. Our flexible booking policy allows date changes and itinerary adjustments without penalty — so you can plan with complete confidence.
Conservation-Led Tourism
A portion of every booking directly funds anti-poaching, gorilla research, and community conservation programmes around Bwindi and Mgahinga.
Uganda's Wild Wonders
Each of Uganda's national parks offers a completely different wildlife ecosystem. Our safaris combine the best of each into one seamless journey.
Explore All of East Africa
Adventures, Mountain Hikes & Beach Escapes
A Gorilla Nests Safari does not have to end at the forest edge. Combine your gorilla trek with a Rwenzori mountain hike, conquer Kilimanjaro, kayak through volcanic craters, thunder down the Nile in a raft, or unwind on Zanzibar's turquoise shores — we plan it all as one seamless East Africa adventure.
Stories from the Forest
"The silverback looked directly at us for what felt like an eternity. I've been on safari across Africa — nothing comes close to that one hour in Bwindi. Gorilla Nests Safaris organised everything flawlessly, from the permit to the lodge to the guide who spotted a red colobus troop on the way back."
"We did the 7-day Uganda primate safari — gorillas in Bwindi, chimps in Kibale, and the Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth. Our guide James was extraordinary — his knowledge of individual gorilla families made the trek feel like visiting old friends. Worth every shilling."
"I booked the gorilla habituation experience — a full day with a gorilla family being habituated to humans. It's completely different from a standard trek. You watch the infants play for hours. I cried twice. Gorilla Nests Safaris made it happen seamlessly; they knew exactly which family to request."
Plan Your Uganda Safari
Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda 2026
Everything you need to know — permit costs ($800 USD), best time to visit, which Bwindi sector to choose, what to pack, and how to book your trek with Gorilla Nests Safaris.
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Gorilla Habituation vs Gorilla Trekking: Which Is Right for You?
A full day with habituating gorillas or a 1-hour trekking encounter? We break down the differences in cost, experience, and availability to help you choose.
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Best Time to Visit Uganda for Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife
June–September and December–February are Uganda's peak safari seasons — but the "green season" has its own rewards. We break down the full year, month by month.
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Begins with One Message
Mountain gorillas are among the rarest animals on earth. Only 1,063 remain in the wild. Every hour spent with a habituated gorilla family in Bwindi's misty forest is a privilege that changes how you see the natural world. Let us make that happen for you.
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