Mountain Gorilla EncountersUganda & Rwanda

Uganda Based • East Africa Safari Specialists

Mountain gorillas, wildlife and extraordinary East Africa journeys.

Gabba Gorilla Expeditions creates private safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Burundi with detailed routes, carefully matched accommodation, professional driver-guides and realistic travel planning.

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Mountain gorilla representing Gabba Gorilla Expeditions gorilla trekking safaris
Uganda Based East Africa Safari Specialists

Kabale • Gorilla Country • Regional Safari Planning

About Gabba Gorilla Expeditions

Local safari knowledge. Wider East Africa journeys.

Gabba Gorilla Expeditions is a Uganda-based safari company planning private journeys across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Burundi. Our base in Kabale places us close to the mountain-gorilla regions of Bwindi and Mgahinga and within practical reach of Rwanda, while our safari network allows us to build complete East Africa wildlife, primate, cultural and beach itineraries.

We do not treat a safari as a list of attractions. We look at road time, regional flights, permit dates, lodge location, vehicle choice, border connections, activity sequence and the pace that suits the travelers. A short gorilla safari and a three-week East Africa circuit need very different planning, but both should feel clear, comfortable and realistic from the first proposal to the final day on the road.

PrivateTailor-made journeys
RegionalSix East Africa collections
FlexibleBudget to luxury
About Gabba How we tailor-make safaris

Why Travel with Gabba Gorilla Expeditions

Six reasons the safari feels organized before you even arrive.

Good safari planning is more than booking a lodge and a vehicle. Gabba connects geography, permits, transport, accommodation and local guiding into one practical private journey.

Mountain gorilla in lush forest vegetation
Mountain Gorilla Specialists Bwindi • Mgahinga • Volcanoes
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Uganda-Based Team

Local planning from Kabale gives Gabba a strong practical base near Uganda’s mountain-gorilla region and Rwanda connections.

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Realistic Route Design

Driving days, border crossings, regional flights and activity locations are considered before the itinerary is presented.

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Private Safari Vehicles

Prado, Safari Land Cruiser, Safari Van and driver-guide arrangements are matched to the route and group rather than treated as one-size-fits-all.

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Permit & Park Planning

Mountain-gorilla, chimpanzee and other controlled activities are positioned carefully around the confirmed travel sequence.

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Flexible Accommodation

We can design value-focused, mid-range, luxury or mixed-category journeys while considering lodge location as well as comfort.

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East Africa Combinations

Uganda and Rwanda can connect with Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Burundi when the total trip length supports a comfortable regional route.

Uganda BasedLocal safari planning from Kabale
50+ JourneysShort escapes to grand East Africa circuits
Private TravelFlexible vehicles, guides and lodge levels
East Africa ReachSix regional country collections
Tailor-MadeEvery route can be reshaped around you

Explore by country

Six strong country collections.

Choose a country to compare its signature landscapes, wildlife experiences, safari packages and the routes that connect them comfortably.

Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safaris
Uganda Safaris Bwindi • Kibale • Queen Elizabeth • Murchison Falls

Uganda Safaris

Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safaris

Start with mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then build a private Uganda safari around chimpanzees, savannah wildlife, boat safaris, crater landscapes and the Nile. These itineraries stay inside Uganda so travelers can compare the country clearly before moving to the combined East Africa section.

9 dedicated journeys Private & tailor-made Flexible route design
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Rwanda Gorilla, Primate & Wildlife Safaris
Rwanda Safaris Volcanoes • Nyungwe • Akagera • Lake Kivu

Rwanda Safaris

Rwanda Gorilla, Primate & Wildlife Safaris

Rwanda combines mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park with golden monkeys, Nyungwe primates, Akagera game drives and easy highland connections. Compare dedicated Rwanda journeys here, from short gorilla escapes to longer primate and wildlife safaris.

8 dedicated journeys Private & tailor-made Flexible route design
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Kenya Big Five & Maasai Mara Safaris
Kenya Safaris Maasai Mara • Amboseli • Samburu • Lake Nakuru

Kenya Safaris

Kenya Big Five & Maasai Mara Safaris

Kenya is built for classic wildlife viewing: big cats in the Maasai Mara, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, northern wildlife in Samburu and Rift Valley scenery. Compare dedicated Kenya safari packages here before looking at Kenya–Tanzania or Kenya–Zanzibar combinations.

8 dedicated journeys Private & tailor-made Flexible route design
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Tanzania Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safaris
Tanzania Safaris Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Tarangire • Nyerere

Tanzania Safaris

Tanzania Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safaris

Tanzania delivers immense wildlife landscapes, strong predator viewing and the wider Serengeti migration cycle. These are dedicated Tanzania safari routes designed around the northern circuit, fly-in options and longer wildlife-focused journeys.

8 dedicated journeys Private & tailor-made Flexible route design
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Zanzibar Beach & Island Holidays
Zanzibar Holidays Nungwi • Stone Town • Spice Island • Indian Ocean

Zanzibar Holidays

Zanzibar Beach & Island Holidays

Slow the journey down on Zanzibar with white-sand beaches, Stone Town, dhow culture, spice heritage and romantic Indian Ocean stays. Choose a short island escape or a longer beach holiday, then combine it with safari time if you wish.

8 dedicated journeys Private & tailor-made Flexible route design
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Popular Zanzibar Holidays

A handpicked collection of popular routes for travelers comparing the best experiences in this destination.

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Burundi Culture, Highlands & Lake Tanganyika
Burundi Safaris Gitega • Royal Drums • Kibira • Lake Tanganyika

Burundi Safaris

Burundi Culture, Highlands & Lake Tanganyika

Burundi adds a different rhythm to East Africa through royal drumming traditions, Gitega, green highlands, Kibira Forest and Lake Tanganyika. These dedicated Burundi journeys can stand alone or become quieter additions to a wider regional safari.

8 dedicated journeys Private & tailor-made Flexible route design
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Combined East Africa safari with private safari vehicle
Combined East Africa Safaris Uganda • Rwanda • Kenya • Tanzania • Zanzibar • Burundi

Combined East Africa Safaris

One Journey. Two or More East African Countries.

These itineraries connect the strongest experiences across borders: mountain gorillas with classic wildlife, Kenya with Tanzania, safari with Zanzibar, or longer grand circuits through several countries. Combined safaris remain separate from the individual country rows so the same itinerary and photograph do not repeat elsewhere on the homepage.

10 multi-country journeys Private multi-country travel Cross-border route planning
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Popular Multi-Country Safaris

Connect mountain gorillas, wildlife, migration and beach experiences across two or more East African countries.

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Discover longer regional journeys and safari-plus-beach combinations designed around a comfortable travel sequence.

Our East Africa destinations

Explore East Africa’s Most Remarkable Safari Destinations.

From Bwindi, Volcanoes and Akagera to the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar and Lake Tanganyika, discover places that can anchor a memorable private East Africa journey.

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Safari experiences

Choose the experiences first. We can build the route around them.

Start with the experiences that matter most to you, then let our team connect them into a practical route with the right pace, transport and accommodation.

Car hire & safari vehicles

Real safari vehicles for East African roads.

Our car hire section now focuses correctly on safari vehicles: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, pop-up roof safari Land Cruisers, safari vans and private driver-guide arrangements.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Hire

Comfortable private 4×4 transport for gorilla-country roads, airport transfers, scenic road journeys and selected park connections.

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Pop-up roof safari Land CruiserPop-up roof

Safari Land Cruisers

Wildlife-focused vehicles with elevated viewing and photography access for park-heavy private itineraries and classic game-drive routes.

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Safari Vans

A practical option for selected regional journeys and smaller groups where route, road conditions and wildlife-viewing style suit a safari van.

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Car Hire with Driver-Guide

Let a local professional handle navigation, road conditions, border approaches, lodge arrivals and the practical rhythm of a multi-day East Africa journey.

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Vehicle photographs illustrate the vehicle types offered for safari planning. The exact assigned vehicle is confirmed according to route, group size, availability and luggage requirements.

Travel your way

More ways to shape the same East Africa.

Package duration is only one decision. We can also change the accommodation level, vehicle, pace, activity mix and country combination.

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Luxury Safaris

High-comfort lodges, strong locations, private guiding and carefully paced days.

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Mid-Range Safaris

Comfort-focused planning with sensible lodge choices and value-conscious routing.

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Family Safaris

Age-appropriate activities, realistic driving days and accommodation that works for families.

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Honeymoon Safaris

Private moments, special lodge settings and optional Zanzibar beach extensions.

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Fly-In Safaris

Reduce selected road sectors and spend more of the itinerary inside the destination.

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Custom Safaris

Start with your dates and wish list instead of choosing a fixed package.
60Safari journey ideas
20Detailed destination guides
6Country collections
4Vehicle service options
1Uganda-based planning team

Safari planning hub

Plan Your East Africa Safari with Confidence.

Use our practical travel guides and trusted official resources to compare destinations, understand logistics and prepare for your safari with confidence.

Travel Guide

How to Plan an East Africa Safari

Compare seasons, road versus fly-in travel, accommodation, permits, entry planning and multi-country route design.

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Tailor-Made Safari Planning

Start from a sample itinerary or build from a blank page using the destinations and experiences that matter most.

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Uganda Wildlife Authority

Use the official protected-area resource for current Uganda park and conservation information.

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Kenya Wildlife Service

Review official information for Kenya’s protected areas and wildlife conservation network.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you send your inquiry.

More detailed advice appears inside the relevant safari, destination and planning pages.

Safari journal

Safari Stories, Planning Advice & Destination Guides.

Read practical advice on gorilla trekking, wildlife seasons, packing, route planning and combining several East African destinations in one journey.

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Safari moments from the road

Real East Africa moments from our travel collection.

A small selection of photographs supplied for the Gabba website, showing wildlife, culture, safari travel and forest experiences. These are kept separate from package featured images so the homepage does not keep recycling the same photograph.

Elephant on safari in East Africa
Wildlife encounters
Cheetah on an East Africa safari
Big-cat country
East Africa cultural experience
Culture & community
Travelers on a guided forest trekking experience
Guided forest journeys
Zebras during a wildlife safari
Savannah wildlife
Golden monkey in mountain forest
Primate experiences

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Uganda tourism & safari industry bodies.

Gabba Gorilla Expeditions operates within Uganda's tourism environment and works with the standards, protected-area systems and professional travel ecosystem that support responsible safari operations. The logos below are presented as industry references; company licensing or membership claims should always match the current certificates held by Gabba Gorilla Expeditions.

Uganda Wildlife Authority logoUganda Wildlife Authority
Association of Uganda Tour Operators logoAssociation of Uganda Tour Operators
Uganda Tourism Board logoUganda Tourism Board
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Design your East Africa safari

Tell us exactly how you want to travel.

Use the detailed form below to select countries, activities, accommodation level, budget and trip length. Our Uganda-based safari team will use the information to build a practical private itinerary.

+256 795 881 032 info@gorillatrekkinginuganda-rwanda.com gorillatrekkinginugandarwanda@gmail.com
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Your inquiry goes directly to our two safari inboxes: info@gorillatrekkinginuganda-rwanda.com and gorillatrekkinginugandarwanda@gmail.com. We use these details only to plan and reply to your safari request.

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