Experience the ultimate safari experience: Call +256 392 176327 Call +256 702 805580 Email info@nkuringosafaris.com Begin your Adventure
Nkuringo Safaris: Luxury Tour Operator in Uganda & Rwanda

Luxury Gorilla & Wildlife Safaris
in Uganda & Rwanda By Local Experts

Begin Your Adventure
Creating Safari Experiences Since 2007 · Licensed Ugandan DMC · AUTO · ATTA · UTB
Ugandan crested crane - Nkuringo Safaris, a Luxury Tour Operator in Uganda & Rwanda
Bespoke & Tailor-Made
We create bespoke travel packages for an unforgettable experience
Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
We are passionate about our environment and the way we can make a difference
Cultural & Community-Based
Our experiences are locally owned, women-led and community-focused
AWARD-WINNING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Where we begun

Nkuringo's origin story

We began as a small walking-safari outfit on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Today, Nkuringo is a locally owned, woman-led team crafting tailor-made luxury gorilla, primate and wildlife safaris across Uganda and Rwanda. The planners, guides and lodge teams you meet on your journey live here year-round – the same people who walk these forest trails, raise families in nearby villages and care deeply about what your visit means for the community.

Learn More About Our Story

How it Works

Start Planning

Every safari is tailor-made, but you can start planning in the way that feels most natural to you.
By Experience
tourist viewing a silverback in Bwindi - safari experience in uganda

Begin with the wildlife moment you’re chasing: a luxury gorilla trek, chimpanzee tracking, walking safaris, Big 5 game drives, the Great Migration or time on the beach.

Explore Safari Experiences
By Traveller
Planning a family adventures, honeymoon safari in uganda

Planning a honeymoon, a family adventure, a friends’ trip, a photography journey or travelling solo? We’ll shape the pace, activities and lodges around 
your group.

See Safaris For You
By Destination
exploring top safari destinations in Uganda with a guide by your side

Start in Uganda or Rwanda, then, if you wish, extend to Kenya or Tanzania for the Mara or Serengeti. We’ll help you connect forests, savannahs, and coast into one seamless journey.

Browse Our Destinations

Start Planning

How your luxury safari comes together

Planning a safari in Uganda and Rwanda can feel complex. Our job is to make it simple, transparent and shaped entirely around you.

Step 1: Share your dates & wishes

Tell us when you’d like to travel, who you’re coming with and the moments you’re dreaming about – gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, walking safaris, Big 5 game drives, beach time or all of them.

Step 2: Customize your itinerary

Your specialist planner builds a custom safari around your pace and budget, choosing lodges, routes and experiences that fit how you like to travel.

Step 3: Refine together, then confirm

We fine-tune the details with you – from room types to transfers and special requests – then secure gorilla permits, park fees and all logistics.

Step 4: Travel with a peace of mind

From your airport pickup to your last sunrise, our on-the-ground team is there for you: guides, drivers, and lodge staff who know you by name.

Speak to a Safari Planner

Our Most-Loved

Sustainable Safari Itineraries

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest - best place to watch Africa wild chimpanzees in their natural setting.

 8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari

The classic Uganda circuit in eight days — Lake Mburo game drives, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a domestic flight to Kibale for chimpanzee trekking, game drives and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the optional Bwindi cross-forest walk — covering Uganda's three flagship primate encounters and the country's most visited wildlife park in a single well-paced trip.
See This Tour
Amboseli National Park, kenya safari guide

12-Day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari

A classic Kenya wildlife safari tour covering five of the country's most rewarding destinations — Amboseli, Ol Pejeta, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara — in 12 days, with game drives, rare rhino encounters, and the chance to witness the Great Migration.
See This Tour
Silverback gorilla - How the eco-adventure of Gorilla Trekking Benefits Conservation

14-Day Best of Uganda Adventure — Gorillas, Game Parks & Kidepo

A 15-day Uganda safari covering the full country from south to north — shoebill tracking at Mabamba, Lake Mburo game drives, gorilla trekking and a Bwindi forest walk in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, the Victoria Nile boat safari at Murchison Falls, and game drives and Karamojong cultural encounters in Kidepo Valley National Park.
See This Tour
the mountain gorilla family

16-Day Safari to Uganda’s Top National Parks

A 16-day Uganda safari vacation covering the country's five headline national parks — Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Mburo — with white rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary, the Bwindi cross-forest trail, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, a horseback safari, and a cultural stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre.
See This Tour
Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari, mountain gorilla tour and permits in Uganda and Rwanda

5-Day Kigali–Bwindi Gorilla Safari — Uganda & Rwanda

A short two-country gorilla safari entering Uganda from Kigali overland via the Kyanika border — combining a Kigali cultural day with three nights at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for mountain gorilla trekking and a Batwa cultural trail, at Uganda's more accessible gorilla permit price.
See This Tour
USD 7,870 pp
Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari, mountain gorilla tour and permits in Uganda and Rwanda

7-Day Rwanda Primates Safari — Gorillas & Chimpanzees

A complete Rwanda primate safari combining chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, a scenic Lake Kivu boat crossing, mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund — covering all of Rwanda's major primate destinations in seven days.
See This Tour
If you like to start with something concrete, these popular itineraries show how we combine gorilla trekking, primates, and classic wildlife into tailor-made luxury safaris. Each one is a starting point that we adjust around your dates, pace, and interests.
Explore Our Safari Collection

Reasons to trust us

Why travel with Nkuringo?

You’re not choosing a package off the shelf. You’re choosing the team who will walk the forest with you, manage every detail and make sure your luxury safari leaves a positive mark on the places you visit.

Locally owned, woman-led since 2007

Nkuringo grew from a small Bwindi walking-safari outfit into a full-service destination management company, still run by a Ugandan family team with deep roots in the southwest and beyond.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Gorilla & primate specialists

For almost two decades we’ve designed gorilla and primate-led safaris in Bwindi, Mgahinga, Kibale and Volcanoes, using hard-earned knowledge of sectors, seasons and pacing to shape each tailor-made itinerary.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Our own eco-lodges at key destinations in Uganda

Stay at Papyrus Guesthouse in Entebbe, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge above the Bwindi canopy, or Mirima Kibale Lodge by the crater lakes, with one team curating a consistently high level of comfort and service.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Travel that supports local people & wildlife

Every safari contributes to skills training, local enterprises and reforestation through our Gorilla Junction Foundation and community partnerships, so your time here benefits the people and landscapes that host you.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Our Safaris

Signature Safari Experiences

Start with the wildlife moment you’re dreaming about, and we’ll build a tailor-made luxury safari in Uganda and Rwanda around it.

All-Inclusive Safaris

The Whole Package

An all-inclusive Uganda safari covers accommodation, all meals, standard drinks, transfers, activities, and park entry fees in a single quoted price — managed by a local operator from airport arrival to departure. Ugand…
All-Inclusive Safaris

Chimpanzee Trekking

observe wild chimpanzees

Tailor-made chimpanzee treks in Uganda’s Kibale, Budongo & Kalinzu forests and Rwanda’s Nyungwe — permits secured, seasoned local guides, and eco-luxury lodges close to the trails.
Chimpanzee Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Guided gorilla trekking adventures

Tailor-made gorilla trekking tours across Uganda and Rwanda — permits secured, expert local guides, and eco-luxury lodges included. Travel with a trusted, locally owned operator with nearly two decades of experience.
Gorilla Trekking

Honeymoon Safaris

Romantic Eco Safaris

Private safaris designed for romance, rhythm, and reconnection.
Honeymoon Safaris

Stay in Our Lodges

Close to the Forest

Your lodges are part of the story – small, characterful places run by our own team, keeping you close to the forests, lakes and communities you’ve travelled so far to see.

Our Lodges

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

On Nteko Ridge above Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge faces the canopy and Virunga volcanoes, with direct access to the Nkuringo and Rushaga trailheads.

Hand-built cottages, forest-to-table cuisine and reforestation and local employment programmes make it a true eco-luxury base for gorilla trekking.

Explore Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Our Lodges

Papyrus Guesthouse

Entebbe, Uganda

A tranquil guesthouse in leafy gardens 10–15 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, ideal for your first or last night in Uganda. Expect spacious rooms, birdlife in the trees and a fresh, seasonal kitchen, with airport transfers arranged by our team.

Explore Papyrus Guesthouse
pAPYRUS GUESTHOUSE ENTEBBE

Our Lodges

Mirima Kibale Lodge

Kibale National Park

Set on a quiet ridge above Lake Nyamirima in Kabarole, close to Kibale Forest, Mirima Kibale Lodge will be your base for chimpanzee trekking, forest walks and slow days by the crater lakes. Opening soon, it completes our lodge footprint across gorillas, chimps, and Entebbe arrivals.

Explore Mirima Kibale Lodge

Wildlife, People, Culture

Travel with confidence and purpose

When you book a safari, you’re trusting strangers with your time, your money and a part of your story. With Nkuringo, you’re travelling with a licensed, Uganda-based DMC that takes your safety, your investment and our shared impact seriously.

A licensed, recognised safari operator

We’re a fully licensed Ugandan tour operator, members of AUTO, ATTA and Travelife, with nearly two decades of experience planning safaris across Uganda and Rwanda. Our team, vehicles and lodges are based here, so you have support on the ground from the moment you land.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Responsible safaris with positive impact

We follow national park guidelines on gorilla and wildlife viewing, work with trained local guides, and keep group sizes small, whether you’re trekking in Bwindi or on game drives in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo, or the Mara–Serengeti circuit.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Community programs through a local foundation

Through our Gorilla Junction Foundation and lodge partnerships, a share of each safari helps fund skills training, local enterprises, and habitat restoration in the communities around the parks you visit. Your nights in our lodges help sustain jobs and conservation work, not just provide a bed for the night.

Find More Reasons to Trust Us

Download

The Gorilla Trekking Guide

Download our Gorilla Trekking Guide, which pulls everything into one place so you can stop guessing and start planning with clarity. Inside, you’ll find up-to-date permit costs, the best months to travel, how Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Volcanoes compare, what fitness you really need, and what to pack for a day in the hills.

Download Now

No spam, just a practical PDF you can refer to while you plan.

download our gorilla trekking travel guide for the primates safari

Safari

Planning Resources

Planning a safari across countries and parks comes with a lot of questions. These guides give you straightforward answers so you can move from ideas to a clear plan.

When to go

Best month for gorillas

Plan your Uganda gorilla trek with confidence. Month-by-month guide covers seasons, permits, budgets, and Nkuringo insights to help you choose the best time.
Best time to visit →
Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: A Romantic Safari for Couples

To help you pack

Safaris packing list

Use a focused packing list for gorilla treks, game drives and lodge time – from boots and layers to daypacks, cameras and what you can leave at home.
Safari packing list →
The Ultimate Packing List For Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda & Rwanda

What you pay

Gorilla Trekking Cost Guide

The largest chunk of the cost of a gorilla gorilla trekking adventure in 2025 is the gorilla permit at $800 (Uganda) and $1500 (Rwanda). But the permit is just one part of your total budget. This guide will break down e…
Cost Guide →
Tourist pausing next ot a gorilla family in Virunga - How to Prepare for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda

positive change

How to travel responsibly

Learn how to travel respectfully – from tipping and cultural etiquette to photographing people, supporting local businesses and keeping your footprint light in parks and communities.
Responsible travel guidelines →

Read Our Policy

Our Most Popular

Signature Safari Experiences

All-Inclusive Safaris

The Whole Package

More About All-Inclusive Safaris

Chimpanzee Trekking

observe wild chimpanzees

More About Chimpanzee Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Guided gorilla trekking adventures

More About Gorilla Trekking

Honeymoon Safaris

Romantic Eco Safaris

More About Honeymoon Safaris

Discover more about

Our sustainability and conservation commitment

Nkuringo Safaris gives back by supporting local education, conservation, and creating jobs through community-driven tourism.

Our Responsible Travel Policy
nkuringo safaris community and sustainability company

Traveler reviews

From our customers

Before you plan with us, it helps to hear from people who’ve already walked these trails with our team. Here are some of the themes you’ll see again and again in our reviews.

Thoughtful planning, unhurried days
Travellers talk about feeling looked after without being rushed – with routes, drive times and lodge stays tuned so there’s space to breathe, linger and change pace when needed.
Local knowledge at every step
Reviews highlight how much difference it makes to travel with an Uganda-based team: planners who understand permits and park logistics, and guides who know the trails, tracks and communities by heart.
Visible community and conservation impact
Guests often mention meeting staff in training, visiting community projects and seeing habitat restoration work near the parks – and how it changed how they think about where their travel spend goes.

Testimonials

What Our Travellers Say

My son and I spent two weeks experiencing African magic with Nkuringo Safaris, and we will never forget our time there. Truly a priceless experience. I could talk about those experiences for pages — the friendly people, the beautiful Nile River where we did whitewater rafting, the tree lions, the chimpanzees, and the majestic mountain gorillas.

Steven Susser

In November 2020, we travelled to Uganda as a couple in a 4×4 Safari Jeep. Considering the difficult time we are all in, we were especially happy about the level of service we experienced. You can travel to Uganda with no problem. During our travel, we felt safer than in Europe – everybody cared about our health and happiness.

Sarah B

Don’t miss out on this unique experience. Our guide, Richard, was excellent. We had an informative and unique walk down the mountain from Kisoro to Lake Mutanda. We walked through villages and saw families actively working their farms. The walk is easy. The dugout canoe was very comfortable, with padded seats. We highly recommend the adventure.

Kwa Alaska

My husband and I had a week’s vacation, which is not a lot given everything we wanted to do/see. Nkuringo organized our trip to make the most of this week. The trip was flawlessly organized. Time management was perfect. They were flexible and accommodating, all our needs were met, and we felt listened to; it was a truly customized experience.

Victoria V

The most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. The welcome from a gorgeous team was lovely… hot water bottles in the bed and a fire lit in our room each night made it such a special place.

David Q, UK

My son and I spent two weeks experiencing magic in Africa… the friendly people, the Nile where we did white-water rafting, the tree lions, the chimpanzees and the majestic mountain gorillas.

Steven S, USA

Travelling Uganda as a couple… our guide knew so much about animals, plants and the country’s history. He was funny and friendly and looked after us incredibly well.

Tom R, USA

We are a travel company ourselves and this company over-delivered for us… The whole thing ran like clockwork, even while making sure everyone was happy with the amount of time spent in each place.

Jeannie E, USA

Keep in Touch

Sign up to our Newsletter