Gorilla Trekking Tours and Safaris in East & Central Africa

Looking for a gorilla trekking tour in Rwanda or Uganda? Let’s Go Tours Rwanda is your answer. We specialise in organising memorable gorilla tours and other safaris across East Africa. Our vast experience in arranging gorilla tracking tours and wildlife safaris spans over 2 decades. We focus on organising memorable safari experiences for our clients and give them lifetime memories. Our safari packages include a variety of experiences ranging from primate encounters like gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking to wildlife tours like game drives, adventure and cultural experiences across East and Central Africa. We organise safaris in all regional destinations including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya with some itineraries combining two or multiple destinations depending on the interests of our travellers. 

Our 2027 Best Selling Gorilla Trekking Tours and Safaris 

Our Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tours and Safaris

Uganda is one of the only 3 countries in the world with mountain gorillas alongside Rwanda and DR Congo. Our gorilla trekking tours in Uganda are well customised to include even other experiences for those travellers who would want to explore more than gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking tours in Uganda majorly take place in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Mgahinga Gorilla national park is Uganda’s second destination for gorilla tracking though the park has got only one permanent gorilla family. Majority of our visitors in Uganda combine gorilla trekking tours with other experiences such as chimpanzee tracking in Kibale national park and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth national park and Murchison Falls national park. Other experiences you can explore in on your Uganda safari include Golden monkey tracking in Mghinga Gorilla national park, birdwatching, cultural and historical tours, adventure encounters like white-water rafting and bungee jumping at the source of the Nile, among others. Read more…

Gorilla Trekking Tours and Safaris in Rwanda

Rwanda has progressively developed into one of the best safari destinations in Africa. The country is majorly known for primate safaris such as gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes national park and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe national park. Rwanda’s ambitious tourism strategy has seen it become the latest destination for the “Big Five” safari in Africa. Akagera national park in the East of the country is home to all Africa’s Big Five including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros offering visitors a fulfilling and complete game drive safari experience. In addition to wildlife and primate experiences, Rwanda is also an ideal destination for cultural and historical experiences, adventure, nature walks, events and meetings and sports tournaments. Some of Rwanda’s most appealing sites to visit for cultural and social experiences include the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, Kgali BK Arena and Amahoro National Stadium for sports and entertainment, and Kigali Convention Centre for meetings and conferences. Read more…

About Lets Go Tours Rwanda

With over 10 years’ experience as a Ugandan tour operator, our customers can relax knowing that they are in safe hands on a tour with Lets Go Tours Rwanda. We offer a wide range of safaris in Uganda from the most popular such as gorilla safaris and wildlife safaris to special interest tours such as bird watching, mountaineering, cultural tours etc. We offer friendly and affordable safaris taking care of transport and accommodation needs of Our Clients. Also, our tailor-made safari packages are adjustable in order to give travelers a comprehensive selection of optional extra tours, these may include guided visits to the vast wildlife parks including Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo national parks, gorilla trekking safaris and community visits.
Our Uganda safari packages offer you a variety of option attractions that the Pearl of Africa has to offer with a chance to tailor your desired trip. Uganda is where you get to view a large family group of elephants, thousands of hippos, countless birds, giant hogs, baboons, kob, buffalo, Rwenzori mountain hiking, lake Victoria tours, chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking in the misty jungle forests hosting over 450 mountain gorillas, white water rafting, watch the mighty Murchison falls and so much more for a Uganda tour.
Uganda comprises of outstanding unique habitat and flourishing species and our local guides guarantee a personalized and tailored travel experience

Visit to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi forest, the most popular attraction in Uganda. Uganda has the highest number of mountain gorillas of the 3 other destinations where mountain gorillas are located – Rwanda and Congo.
A gorilla tour in Uganda of recent offers you an affordable gorilla permit at $800 for the months of December – March, June – October, while enjoying discounts for the low season gorilla permits at $450 for the months of April, May and November.
Uganda is the only gorilla destination where tourists can take part in the gorilla habituation process, as they study and take park in gorilla training as they spend 4 hours with the gorillas

Rwanda Safaris- Gorilla tours and wildlife

Rwanda, often referred to as the  “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is one of Africa’s leading safari destinations. Rwanda safaris offer a mix of wildlife, forests, lakes and culture. Volcanoes National Park in northwest Rwanda is famous for mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkeys and hiking volcanoes. Nyungwe National Park locate in south Rwanda is a large rainforest where visitors track chimpanzees, walk in the forest canopy and spotting Albertine rift endemic species. Akagera National Park in east Rwanda is a savannah park where you can see the big five plus taking boat trips on Lake Ihema. Gishwati-Mukura National Park is a quiet forest with chimpanzees, other primate species and guided nature walks. Many safari trips also include Kigali where visitors learn about Rwanda’s history and culture. Read more

Top Rwanda Safaris

These trips begin in Kigali and can last from a single day to several days. Some itineraries include more than one gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda’s gorilla region. Below are some of the best safari options available.

Top Safari activities in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo (Gorilla and Wildlife Tours)

Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) are among the best safari places in Africa. These countries offer many activities from gorilla trekking in forests to game drives on open plains, chimpanzee tracking, mountain hiking, bird watching and cultural visits. If you are planning your first safari or coming back for another trip, there is a lot to enjoy in these three countries. Here are some of the top safari activities.

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking is one of the main activities in all three countries. This involves walking through dense rainforest with guides in search of habituated gorills family. In Uganda, gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The forest is thick and sometimes steep and trek can take a few hours depending on where the gorillas are located.

In Rwanda, it is done in Volcanoes National Park. The forest here is more open in some areas compared to Bwindi and the starting point is closer to the city which makes access easier. In DR Congo, visitors can trek mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. The lowland gorillas are larger and live in lower altitude forests. During a trek, visitors usually spend one hour with the gorillas once they are found. The experience is quiet and closely managed by rangers to protect the animals.

Game viewing

Game drives are one of the best ways to see wildlife in Africa. Uganda stands out for its savannah wildlife parks, although Rwanda and DR Congo also have some open grassland areas. In Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park are the main safari destinations for game viewing. Visitors often see elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes and hippos. Game drives are usually done early in the morning or late in the afternoon when animals are most active.

Rwanda offers game drives in Akagera National Park. Here, visitors can see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. There are also giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and many antelopes. DR Congo has Virunga National Park which combines forest and savannah environments, although game drives are less common due to conservation focus and conditions in different areas.

Chimpanzee tracking

Chimpanzee tracking is another popular safari activity especially in Uganda and Rwanda. With the help of rangers, visitors walk through the forest while listening for chimpanzee calls. Once found, they watch them feed, play and move through the trees. In Uganda, Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best places for chimpanzee tracking. The forest is home to a large number of chimpanzees and sightings are often quite active, with chimps moving in groups, calling, and swinging through trees. In Rwanda, chimpanzee tracking is done in Nyungwe Forest National Park. The forest is older and very dense and tracking here often involves longer walks through thick vegetation. DR Congo also has chimpanzees in some protected forests but tourism there is less developed.