Best Gorilla Trekking Tours for First-Time Travelers from Germany.

In Uganda, Rwanda and Congo you can plan for the best gorilla trekking tours for first-time travelers from Germany. All the 3 countries are the best places to see gorillas in Africa. All 3 host the endangered mountain gorilla while Congo also has the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorilla. The lowland gorillas live in Kahuzi-Biega and Virunga national parks, while mountain gorillas are found in Virunga National Park. Rwanda’s mountain gorillas are found I the peaceful Volcanoes National Park. Uganda has mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks.

First-time visitors from Germany or any country in this world can select their most preferred destination. Also, you can get a single comprehensive tour package whereby you trek the gorillas in all 3 countries. At Standard Safaris, we have selected the following tour packages for you, and includes the following,

Best Tour Packages in D.R. Congo

A 3-days Virunga gorilla trekking and the 3 days’ lowland gorilla safari in Congo,

Both tours start in Kigali on day 1. Transfer to either Virunga or Kaghuzi-Biega national parks. Virunga is 377 km from Kigali through the Goma border while Kahhuzi-Biega is 288 km via Bukavu. Day 2 is when you head to the respective park headquarters to do the gorilla trek. After briefing held by the park rangers, you will be able to apply the tips required for a gorilla trek. Enter the forest with the ranger guide ahead of you. Find the habituated gorilla family and watch it for an hour. End the day with dinner and overnight stay. Day 3 involves driving back to Kigali to end the tour.

A 4-days Virunga gorillas and Lowland Gorilla Trekking

Start from Kigali again and transfer to Virunga National Park via Gisenyi border. Check in at your lodge to spend the night. On day 2, do a gorilla trek in the forest to see a habituated group of mountain gorillas. Have lunch afterwards and then go for a village visit nearby. Day 3 offers a lowland gorilla trek in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. This also happens after a briefing from the park rangers. Enter the forest with a ranger guide to see a habituated group of lowland gorillas. After the tour relax at your lodge. During day 4, return to Kigali to end the tour.

Best Tour Packages in Rwanda

A 2-day gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park

Start the tour in Kigali city and transfer to Volcanoes National Park. This is a relatively short drive, which covers 115 km. Arrive and relax to wait for the gorilla trek in day 2. Before this, briefing is done for the park rangers to equip you with essential tips for gorilla trekking. Follow a ranger guide into the forest to see a habituated group of mountain gorillas. After an hour of watching them return to Kigali city. This is to finish the tour as a first-timer from Germany.

The 3-day gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park

From Kigali, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park. Spend the night at your lodge near the headquarters located in a place called Kinigi. Gorilla trekking occurs in the park on your second day. But of course you must start with a briefing, which is effectively held by the ranger from the park. After the 2-6-hour tour, return to the lodge and relax. You might as well go to the Iby’iwachu Cultural Village. On the last day of your tour, you will return to Kigali and have a city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Museum or Inema Arts Center.

A 4-day Rwanda gorillas and Karisimbi tour

The tour for the 4 days starts in Kigali, where you get transferred to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive at the park and either relax or go to interact with people at the Iby’iwachu Cultural Village. The next day you can do the gorilla trek in the morning. After staying close to the mountain gorillas for an hour, you can return to your lodge for relaxation. In day 3, you should head back into the park for a 2 days’ hike on Mount Karisimbi. You will reach the summit the next day, and descend to the slopes. Then, you will return to Kigali City to end the tour.

Best Tour Packages in Uganda

2 days Bwindi Gorilla Trek from Kigali

This is a great tour package if you are on a budget from Germany. In the morning, you transfer to Bwindi National Park through the Uganda-Rwanda border. Overall distance on the road is 165 km. When you reach the park, check in at your lodge and rest. Start the gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi the next day. After the 1-hour viewing experience, head back to Kigali via the border point. End the tour with drop off either at the airport or your accommodation.

3 days Bwindi gorilla trek from Kampala.

You actually start your tour from Entebbe or Kampala and head to Bwindi National Park. Drive for 501 kilometers and arrive in the evening. Spend the night in a lodge situated close to the forest. It is the next day that you will trek the mountain gorillas. As usually, briefing is what you start with, which is organized by the park people. Use the tips they offer to have a wonderful experience. Watch the habituated gorilla family for one hour and walk back. Relax at your lodge and wait for the night to come for overnight. Depart to Kampala for an end to the tour.

3 Days Mgahinga gorilla Trekking tour

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offers a single gorilla family for trekking, the Nyakagezi group. Since it is not as much visited as Bwindi, first time travelers from Germany can have an exciting time with an intimate encounter with gorillas. Start from Kampala/Entebbe and drive for 498 kilometers from Kampala. Arrive and rest for the night. Gorilla trekking is on the second day in the morning, right after briefing. For one hour take moments to watch the gorillas in their home. Return to the lodge for an overnight which happens at night. Third day is for traveling back to Kampala/Entebbe to end your tour.

Why Book with Us?

There is no other perfect choice for first-time travelers from Germany apart from Standard Safaris. If you are seeking unforgettable gorilla treks in the aforementioned countries, you can count on us. This is thanks to years of trusted experience across all the countries. Travelers have consistently praised us in glowing TripAdvisor reviews for smooth organization, knowledgeable guides and others. Even the speed with which gorilla permits are secured is considered remarkable. Contact us today if you are ready to book your gorilla trek from Germany.

Soledad Gomez

Fun Safari. Loved it. Godwin was an amazing guide! He was informative, funny and took us around well. He was able to find so many animals and the weather was amazing. He allowed us to take time at each spot when we saw an animal we were looking forward to seeing. All our lodges were carefully chosen by Coleb and we all loved them. We booked the 6 days safari and highly recommend it to everyone visiting Uganda. We had a wonderful time!. 10/10 recommended!!

Maria Torondel

We rated this experience top of everything, because it truly was outstanding in every way! From our pickup which was punctual, quick and comfortable to our Safari in Murchison falls, Kibale and Bwindi NP, Standard safaris delivered to the dot. Our guide was a very Kind, punctual and extremely knowledgeable person who could tell us many facts about each and every animal we encountered. Due to his insights we were able to spot 4 of the Big Five, the Rhinos, buffaloes, lions and Elephants multiple times, as well as Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffes and many more. Thanks to his calm and patience we were even able to watch an elephant fight right in front of us without any safety concerns. It was truly a very memorable day with a lot of fun and also good food.This is truly an experience for everyone, from solo travellers to big groups! Great tour company with a great guide!!!!!!!

Alexis F

This was an amazing experience organised by Standard Safaris through Coleb. During the tour itself, we got a chance to see so many animals and we learned a lot of interesting facts from our tour guide Godwin. He was funny and made sure we all got a chance to speak and see the full beauty of Uganda. We had an excellent time and a good tour for the whole family.

Elena Hoya

It was my first time in Uganda and honestly it was an amazing tour. Our pick up and drop off were comfortable. Our guide throughout the safari was excellent at his job. He was attentive with everyone and was very knowledgeable about all the cultures and landscapes of the country. During planning, Coleb did his best in tailoring our itinerary to fit our travel needs. I'm so glad we booked this tour. It was one of a kind.

E A

My wife and I had the trip of a lifetime, an unforgettable experience from start to finish. From gorilla trekking to game drives, every moment was magical and the wildlife encounters were simply breathtaking. Our guide Godwin was knowledgeable and attentive, and every detail of the trip was perfectly organized. Uganda’s beauty exceeded all our expectations, and the team took wonderful care of us throughout. Thank you for showing us the Pearl of Africa, we’ll cherish these memories forever. Highly recommended

KLAU conde

I LOVE MY SAFARI WE DID GORILLA TREKING AND WE WERE LOOKING FOR THE BIG FIVES, Everything was phenomenal the drivers the lodges my favorite one was Acacia Lodge, where you open the door of your lodge and you have the Elephants and hippos there . we also went to the Ecuatorian line very cool

Elisa Peralta

We spent a WONDERFUL time in Rwanda, thanks to Standard Safaris and especially thanks to our amazing driver George. If you plan to go on safari in Rwanda with Standard Safaris, ask him as your driver guide. He will share all his knowledge and experience about animals, nature, people, food etc… He drives very safely and is friendly. Thanks to him we saw a lot of animals ( especially the big 5😃 in Akagera NP) and Know so much more about Rwanda. We were travelling with our 2 children (7 and 11 years old), and they were delighted. We feel very lucky and we are grateful for this wonderful safari in East Africa.

Susana Lara Valenciano

We booked a 9-Days safari in Uganda with Standard Safaris, all-inclusive with a driver guide, all tour activities, permits and lodges. Honestly, we were very happy to have George as our guide. He drove us safely around the country and explained many things along the way. Thanks to him, we were able to spot many animals in the national parks, and we always stayed on track with our itinerary. The jeep was new and well maintained, however, the seats in the back were quite high with small windows, which made it difficult to look outside. But nevertheless, we still had a 10/10 safari experience in Uganda. We look forward to returning for another safari next year and telling our friends about Standard Safaris.

Pablo Sanchez Rubio

My wife and I had a gorilla safari of a lifetime in Uganda late last month. Our driver/guide Denis was incredible. He gave us so much information about Uganda and was so knowledgeable about the wildlife, cultures, people, politics, the geography, etc. By the end of the week we considered him a friend and we will recommend him and Standard Safaris to anyone looking to go to East Africa. Thank you so much guys!

Salome Ochando

If there were 10 stars I would give them. From my first "Hello" with Coleb to our last set of selfies on the equator with Denis, this tour company out-did themselves!! Absolutely professional and helpful from beginning to end. We're already booking another trip for next year! They had organised everything- gorilla permits, chimpanzee permits, all national park entrance fees, lodgings, every meal included. It was so easy I didn't even know where we were going until we were there! Pure relaxation. We had a few extra free days at the end so Coleb suggested adding on Mabamba Wetland and this was a wonderful experience with the shoebill and all these beautiful birds. Denis is the best tour guide I've ever met. 100% knowledgeable and professional and accommodating and..a new friend😊.. Thank you Standard Safaris!!