2025 Silverback Gorilla Tour Packages in Uganda & Rwanda

Are you planning a silverback gorilla tour in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo? Maranatha Tours and Travel is your reliable silverback gorilla tour company in East Africa. Silverback Gorilla Tour offers guided gorilla safaris deep in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda, which is home to half of the world’s total gorilla population. Our gorilla trekking safaris also take you to the Virunga Conservation Area, shared by Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Interestingly, our gorilla tours are combined with other experiences, such as chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda and Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda, among other chimpanzee destinations in both countries. Our guided game-viewing experiences in the savannah parks of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania reward you with excellent views of various wild animals as they feed, hunt, and graze.

Our customized Uganda tours also include the experimental gorilla habituation experience, where wild gorillas are trained to become familiar with humans. Bird watching, mountain climbing, nature walking, and golden monkey trekking are some of the other experiences offered by Silverback Gorilla Tour.

Book your gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo with Silverback Gorilla Tour for a budget-friendly, lifetime experience. Our Silverback Gorilla safaris take you deep into the jungle forests of East Africa, where the endangered mountain gorillas live, providing you the best gorilla trekking safaris at affordable rates.

Over the years, since the time of Dian Fossey, encounters with mountain gorillas have been ranked as the best wildlife experience in the world. Tourism statistics in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo indicate that over 80% of travelers to these countries are eager to see mountain gorillas.

Whether you are traveling as a family, couple, group of friends, or solo, Maranatha Tours and Travel has a suitable package for you. We offer custom-made private and group tours to all tourism destinations of your choice in Africa at budget-friendly rates to accommodate all travelers’ budgets, time, and interests.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Featured 2025 Silverback Gorilla Tours & Safaris

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image 1=”href=“https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/uganda-tours/3-days-bwindi-gorilla-trek.html“>https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/uganda-tours/bwindi-gorilla-trek-3.html“” image=”1987″ img_size=”500×320″ onclick=”custom_link”][vc_column_text]Be part of our guided 3 days Uganda gorilla tour to trek 1 of the 20 gorilla families in Bwindi Forest National Park. The 3 days Bwindi gorilla trek offers you the best of Uganda gorilla safari READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1093″ img_size=”500×320″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/uganda-tours/4days-uganda-safari.html”][vc_column_text]4 Days Uganda Gorillas & game safari reward you with lifetime gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park and game viewing /launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1953″ img_size=”500×320″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/uganda-tours/5days-uganda-gorillas-wildlife-safari.html”][vc_column_text]The custom made 5 days Uganda gorillas & wildlife safari for gorilla encounters in Bwindi Forest and game drives and launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=”View All Silverback Gorilla Trekking Tours In Uganda” style=”custom” custom_background=”#03a9f4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.silverbackgorillatour.com%2Fuganda-tours.html|title:View%20All%20Silverback%20Gorilla%20Trekking%20Tours%20In%20Uganda%20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Sample Rwanda Gorilla Tour Packages for 2025

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Silverback Congo Gorilla Tour Packages

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1248″ img_size=”500×320″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/congo-tours/3-days-low-land-gorilla-tour.html”][vc_column_text]3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour to Kahuzi Biega National Park offers you chance to trek the largest gorilla specie in the world. The 3 Days Congo gorilla tour READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1096″ img_size=”500×320″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/3-day-nyiragongo-volcano-hike.html”][vc_column_text]Join the adventurous 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike in Virunga National Park to experience the boiling lava lake. Any Congo safari without Nyiragongo hiking is counted incomplete. READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”812″ img_size=”500×320″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.silverbackgorillatour.com/congo-tours/5-days-gorilla-trek-nyiragongo-hike.html”][vc_column_text]Join the 5 days Rwanda ad Congo safari for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda ad Nyiragongo hiking in Virunga National park Congo. READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=”View All Gorilla Trekking Tours In Congo” style=”custom” custom_background=”#03a9f4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.silverbackgorillatour.com%2Fcongo-tours.html|title:View%20All%20Gorilla%20Trekking%20Tours%20In%20Congo”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

Frequently asked questions about Silverback Gorilla Tours

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Why Choose Silverback Gorilla Tours in 2025?

At Silverback Gorilla Tours , we believe that every holiday is an adventure to learn and experience new things. Gorilla Safaris with us provide the perfect combination of excitement, education, relaxation, safety, and comfort. Some of the reasons to travel with us in 2025 for your gorilla tour in Uganda or Rwanda include among others:

Expertise – With over 15 years in service, Silverback gorilla tour has gained enough expertise to meet , satisfy and even exceed travelers interests. We offer customized gorilla trekking safaris and other wildlife experiences in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo at pocket friendly costs without compromising quality.

Giving Back to Local Communities– Silverback Gorilla Tours believes that happiness isn’t something already made, but rather comes from our actions. Love for the local communities is what sets us from the rest. As we continue to thrive and grow as a business, creating that smile in the face of a local person to us is the most powerful and inspirational thing.

Silverback Gorilla Tours does collaborate with different Organizations, Volunteers, Religious Institutions such as Watoto Ministries, Compassion International and others. We engage in a number of community outreach projects and our safaris are uniquely designed in that 10% from our safari profits is donated to support orphans and poor children.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] footer-adventure [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]

More about Silverback Gorilla Tours

Whether you call it Silverback Gorilla Tours or Silverback Gorilla Tour, the experience is all about meeting face to face the giant silverback together with his family members in their families. YES, silverback gorilla tours take you deeper into the dense forests of East and Central Africa where these endangered primates live. Maranatha Tours and travel customizes best silverback gorilla tours to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at best prices. Seeing a silverback gorilla family guard his family is undeniably a highlight for any travelers doing gorilla trekking in Africa!.

Who is the silverback Gorilla?

Silverback Gorilla the head/father of the gorilla family. The silverback is the father of all gorillas in the entire family. He is the family head who determines the movements and activities to be done in the family. All other gorillas are submissive to the father just like in a human home where the dad is the overall.

There is only one silverback in each gorilla family because there cannot be tow fathers in one family. The silverback gorilla has a right to mate with all adult female gorillas in his family. The silverback Gorilla keeps an eye open guarding his family members. In case of any insecurity sensed, the silverback beats his chest to scare away the strangers. All family members are submissive to the Silverback

Silverback Gorilla Tours Uganda

Gorilla trekking safari Be part of our guided silverback Uganda gorilla tours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks both located in south western Uganda. Uganda silverback gorilla tours offer you chance to encounter one of the 21 habituated gorilla families in the Pearl of Africa.

If you are trekking in Bwindi Forest, you will trek in any one of the four gorilla sectors that make up Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. The 1 Day gorilla trekking Uganda is the shortest gorilla safari package you can do starting and ending in Kigali Rwanda. The list of gorilla families in Uganda to trek on your Uganda silverback gorilla tour include:
1. Rushegura family
2. Mubare Family
3. Bikying Family
4. Rwigi Family
5. Kyaguliro Family
6. Kutu Family
7. Christmas Family
8. Nshongi Family
9. Mishaya Family
10. Busingye Family
11. Nkuringo gorilla family among others

Silverback Gorilla Tours Rwanda

Go silverback gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National park located in north western Rwanda. The park is home to over 300 mountain gorillas which is the highest population in the Virunga Conservation Area. Rwanda silverback Gorilla Tours give you chance to trek one of the 10 gorilla families in this bamboo Forest. The gorilla groups in Rwanda include Ububano, Agashya, Kwitonda, Karisimbi, Hirwa, Susa A, Amahoro, Pablo and Titus Gorilla families. The gorilla trek Rwanda prices starts from $1500 for a permit. Rwanda offers the luxury silverback gorilla tours compared to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

How much does it cost to see silverback gorilla?

The cost of seeing silverback gorilla tour depend on which country you visit. Gorilla trekking permits cost differently in each country. In Rwanda, a single gorilla permit costs $1500 while in Uganda it costs $800. Trekking gorillas in Congo costs $450 and if you want to do gorilla habituation in Rushaga Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, the permit costs $1500. Where can I see a silverback gorilla?
Silverback gorillas are only seen in two locations ie Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park and the Virunga Conservation Area shared between Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National park in Rwanda and Virunga National park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Why is gorilla trekking so expensive?

Its undeniable that gorilla trekking is one of the most expensive travel experiences in the world. The adventure is categorize as expensive due to the high cost that comes with it. Imagine $1500 for a single permit for just an hour with the gorillas! The major reason for the high cost of mountain gorillas is the endangered nature of the gorillas. These primates are highly endangered hence require protection. Gorilla permits are also expensive to limit the number of visitors flocking into gorilla parks which can cause more harm than good to the gorillas.

Some people also ask

Are there silverback gorillas in Uganda?

YES, there are silverback gorillas in Uganda in the two gorilla Parks which are Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks. There are 21 gorilla families habituated in Uganda and each gorilla group is headed by a silverback Gorilla. Uganda silverback gorilla tours offer you chance to meet and interact with silverback gorillas in their respective families.

Where is the best place to see silverback Gorillas?

Some people say Uganda is the best place to see silverback gorillas. There are 21 gorilla families habituated in Uganda and the total number of gorillas is over 500 most of which live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. Also, Uganda offers pocket friendly silverback gorilla tours at $800 each. On the other hand, Volcanoes national Park offers the best luxury silverback gorilla tours. Each gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 but the magical encounter with gorillas is worth it. Also, Volcanoes National park is the most accessible park located 2-3 hours drive from Kigali airport. Its the best place for short time travelers.

What else can i add on gorilla trekking?

In addition to silverback gorilla trekking, travelers to Rwanda and Uganda have other interesting activities to do. The Silverback gorilla trekking addons include volcano climbing (mount Nyiragongo, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Bisoke, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura, Mount Sabyinyo), chimpanzee trekking in Kayambua forest Uganda and Nyungwe Forest National ark in Uganda.

Also, enjoy guided game viewing in savannah pars of Uganda which include Murchison Falls Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley and Lake Mburo national parks. In Rwanda game safaris are done in Akagera National park located in eastern Rwanda.

When is the best time for silverback Gorilla Tours

Dry season from June to September and December to February is the best time for silverback Gorilla Tours. The season is dry and trekking through the dense forests is much easier as compared to rainy/wet season. However, gorilla permits tend to sell out quickly during the dry season which limit chances of last minute bookers. If you want discounted offers, wet season from March to May and September to November is the best time for you. Low season is normally characterized by fewer visits which attract discounted offers from hotels and others service providers.

What is the cheapest way to see silverback gorilla tours

Silverback gorilla Tour Lodges Whereas silverback gorilla tours are expensive, there are ways you can make the experience cheaper. Firstly, consider traveling during low season when lodges, hotels and other service providers are giving discounted offers. Also, travel as a group so as to share costs of transport and accommodation. Our group gorilla tours are cheaper compared to private tours.

Is it allowed to touch a silverback gorilla?

No, touching a silverback gorilla is highly prohibited in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. During pre gorilla trekking briefing, travelers are advised nit to touch the gorillas. The endangered primates are man’s close relative and touching them can spread human wildlife diseases.

What are the Don’ts of silverback gorilla trekking tour?

There are rules and regulations that have been put in place for travelers to observe during silverback gorilla trekking tour. At the start of each gorilla tour day, travelers are introduced to these rules to ensure the safety of the endangered mountain gorillas and the travelers. These include do not touch the gorillas, do not trek gorillas when sick, do not look direct into the eyes of the gorillas, do not use flashlight cameras, do not litter in the gorilla park, do not eat in the presence of gorillas, do not smoke and do not shout when with the gorillas.

Conclusively, a silverback gorilla tour is a dream come true! Contact us for customized and budget silverback gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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