If you are looking of a safari holiday with a difference then Gorilla trekking could be the one for you. South Africa is by far the best place to go on a gorilla trekking holiday. Although gorilla trekking is supposed to be an all year round experience, it is certainly easy to go during certain time of the year. Uganda is a great location for the trek and the best time to go is during the two dry seasons which are normally January through to February and from June through to September.

So what can you expect on a gorilla trek? Your professional guide and tracker lead you into the forest’s secret paths, looking for a habituated gorilla family. Once you have found one (which can take some time and quite a bit of walking) you will settle down near them to observe. Gorillas my look very sweet and they can be but they can also be quite dangerous so it is important to always listen and adhere to what the guide is telling you.