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Permits
Permits are limited per family per day and sell out months ahead in peak season. We secure them before confirming the rest of your trip.
Travel guide · Experiences
Gorilla trekking guide
One hour, a lifetime memory. How to prepare for it.
Private guide & vehicle
Never shared with strangers
Park fees in the price
Line-by-line proforma
Real camp availability
Checked before we quote
50% deposit secures it
Balance paid closer to travel
Trekking is tightly controlled to protect the gorillas: small groups, a minimum age of 15, and a single hour once your family is found.
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Fitness
Treks range from under an hour to most of the day at altitude. Moderate fitness is enough; rangers set the pace.
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What to wear
Protect yourself from nettles and mud.
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Long trousers and sleeves
- Gardening gloves
- Rain jacket
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Porters
Hiring a local porter helps with bags and steep sections, and directly supports communities around the parks.
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A trek day step by step
Briefing at park headquarters around 07:00, allocation to a gorilla family by fitness, a drive to the trailhead, then a hike of one to six hours with trackers ahead. Once found, you spend one hour with the family.
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What to wear and carry
Long trousers tucked into socks, waterproof hiking boots, a rain jacket and gardening gloves for nettles.
- 2 litres of water and a packed lunch
- Camera without flash
- Hire a local porter — it supports the community and helps on steep ground
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Rules that protect the gorillas
Keep 7 metres away, wear a mask if asked, and do not trek if you have a cold. Gorillas share much of our DNA and catch human illnesses easily.
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Best time to trek
The drier months of June–September and December–February make trails easier, but trekking runs year-round and permits are easier to secure in the rains.
Planning gorilla trekking guide?
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Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be?
Moderately fit. Treks can be steep, muddy and at altitude; porters and walking sticks help a lot.
How early should I buy permits?
Six to twelve months ahead for peak months, as daily numbers per family are strictly limited.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — park rules set a minimum age for trekkers. We confirm the current rule for your chosen park when booking.
Why settle for a brochure safari
Plan gorilla trekking guide with a team that plans it around you
- Private guide and vehicle
- Named stays and itemised costs
- Availability checked before confirmation
Simple, no obligation
How planning gorilla trekking guide works
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Tell us the basics
Dates, who is travelling, budget and what you most want to see. Two minutes in the planner or a short message.
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Get a costed itinerary
A day-by-day route with named camps, flights, park fees and a clear total — plus alternatives if dates are tight.
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Refine, then secure
Change anything until it feels right. A 50% deposit holds your camps; nothing is booked until you say so.
Questions about gorilla trekking guide
Is the itinerary really free?
Yes. You receive a costed, day-by-day itinerary with no payment and no obligation. You only pay once you decide to secure the trip.
What does the quoted price include?
Accommodation, meals as listed, your private guide and vehicle, park and conservancy fees and the transfers or flights shown. Every inclusion and exclusion is listed line by line on your proforma.
How do I secure my safari?
A 50% deposit holds your camps and flights. The balance is due closer to departure, and we send reminders well ahead of the due date.
Can I change the itinerary?
Anything can change before you book: camps, number of nights, the order of parks, adding a beach finish or switching between luxury and ultra-luxury.
Is it a group tour?
No. Every journey is private — your own guide and vehicle, leaving when you are ready and stopping when you want.
Every Perch Africa journey is built from scratch.
Tell us your dates, your travelling party and your budget and we will come back with a costed itinerary, real camp availability and a clear price — no templates.