Gorilla trekking trips in East Africa are one of the best ways to see and learn about primates in the wild. These amazing trips take place in the quiet areas of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

The different settings at each place let you see the amazing range of ecosystems in the area. The bamboo forests in Rwanda are at a high altitude and give off a magical feeling.

This is very different from Uganda’s lush, ancient rain forests, which are full of life and give off a sense of timelessness. Most of the time, these hikes begin in Kigali, the busy capital of Rwanda. This is a great place to start because it’s only about three hours away by scenic drive from Volcanoes National Park. This makes it easy and convenient for travelers to begin this amazing journey.