Gorilla Trails specialise in tailor made wildlife tours to see and photograph Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Tree Climbing Lions and other wildlife in Uganda and Rwanda. Two of our closest relatives, the mountain gorilla and the common chimpanzee are found in Uganda and Rwanda - as well as perennial safari favourites such as Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe and Leopard. Primates are exceptionally well represented in Uganda, with a check list that presently includes 13 diurnal and 6 nocturnal species. Uganda also possesses a remarkable avian diversity, with 1008 bird species recorded in an area similar to Great Britain. Let Gorilla Trails help you to design your perfect wildlife tour to these fascinating and diverse countries.

This is the main navigation page for Gorilla Trails. From here you can access all of the site contents. Click on any of the National Parks above for specific information about their native wildlife and the activities available. We organise tailor-made trips to any or all of these Parks, and to see Gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda. You choose your own itinerary, we make it happen.

Uganda has changed beyond all recognition. When people visited in the 90's every aspect of the country was still tangibly affected by a 15 year cycle of dictatorship and civil war. This war had not only left millions of people either dead or without a home; it had also decimated the wildlife in some of the most spectacular parks in Africa. But with the stability of the new government and a 'real' focus on preserving its wildlife, Uganda has staged a remarkable recovery.

Today's Uganda affords fantastic wildlife opportunities, and the chance to trek within metres of one of the world's last few hundred Mountain Gorillas. Arguably the most exciting wildlife encounter in Africa, gorilla trekking is genuinely a privilege for any visitor to this fascinating country. In addition, there are 3 locations to track wild chimpanzees in Uganda and follow a narrow rainforest trail alive with the heart-stopping 'pant-hoot' chorusing of our closest relative.

Aside from primates there are amazing savannah parks such as Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth that have made an impressive recovery from the dark days of the Idi Amin era. These parks are now full of game including vast herds of elephants, hundreds of hippos, giraffe, lion and even leopard. Take a ride along the Kazinga Channel in the shadow of the Ruwenzori Mountains, as you watch elephants drink from the nearby shore and hundreds of hippos relax in the shallows.

For those clients yearning to leave the jeeps and stretch their legs in the beautiful countryside, opportunities abound in Uganda. There are the Ruwenzori and Mount Elgon, where one can explore East Africa's bizzare montane vegetation and the bird and mammal species found in this habitat. Or for the adrenalin junkies amongst you there is white water rafting (up to level 5 rapids), kayaking and the now obligatory bungee jump, all located at Bujagali Falls.

We believe strongly in responsible eco-tourism with an emphasis on respect for wildlife, the environment, indigenous cultures, and the wilderness communities we visit. Our aim is to create a company that not only provides unforgettable wildlife tours, but also directly contributes to the effective conservation of wildlife and natural habitat, and rewards responsible ecotourism initiatives in small, often remote communities with much needed income.

So join us on the hunt for Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Tree Climbing Lions and other amazing African wildlife, where the only shots you will be taking, are through a camera lens.