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About Gorilla Hurly Burly - Gorilla Trekking Company

At Gorilla Hurly Burly, we believe that travel should feel personal and meaningful. Everything we do as a gorilla trekking company, from caring about the environment to giving you the best service, is focused on making your gorilla trip to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo special. Everyone on our team works hard to serve you well.

Our main goal as a tour operator and safari company is to give you an amazing travel experience. We are guided by our promise to always serve with care and attention.

What we stand for

The promises that guide how we plan trips, treat guests and work with the communities we visit.

Our driver guide welcoming two guests with their luggage beside the safari van Real people

We Make Travel Personal

As a family-owned company with many years of experience, we put our heart into every trip. We want each journey to feel special and life-changing for every guest.

We Make Travel Matter

Travel is a gift that helps us see the beauty of nature and different cultures. But we must protect the world too. We work to support the people we visit, protect animals and nature, and take care of our planet.

  • Our Promise

    We want to build strong relationships with our guests by always giving great service, value, and experiences from the start and every time after that.

  • Our Guests

    You are the most important part of what we do. We aim to make you happy so that you come back and recommend us to others.

  • Our Team

    We respect our team members and support their ideas. We want to hire the best people, help them grow, and always work with a positive mindset.

  • Our Approach

    We are honest and open in how we work. We include and listen to our guests, partners, staff, tour guides, and hotel and cruise teams.

  • Our Promise to Deliver

    We only promise what we can truly offer. We always focus on safety and never take chances with it.

  • Our Improvement

    We always try to get better in our trips, our service, and our team. We are ready to change when needed and support new ideas.

  • Our Responsibility

    Each person on our team is responsible for their actions, their work, and the promises they make.

  • Our Passion

    We are proud of our work and full of energy. We aim to give amazing experiences to everyone, our guests, our team, and all our partners.

  • Teamwork

    Together Everyone Achieves More. We believe in supporting one another and working together with clear and honest communication.

  • Service

    If you are not helping a guest directly, you are helping someone who is.

  • Helping Others

    We care about the places where we work. We support local communities and encourage our team to take part in making a positive difference.

Park sign for the Posho Gorilla Group among forest greenery

Responsible Tourism

Responsible tourism in Africa is complex. African culture, history, and tourism were often ignored or misunderstood.

Today, more travelers are learning to respect Africa’s culture, people, and wildlife. Cultural heritage like music, dance, and stories are important, even if not easy to photograph.

Travelers are now helping protect local communities and nature through careful choices.

Tips include saving water, dressing modestly, asking before taking photos, avoiding harmful slum tours, tipping fairly, supporting local guides, and booking ethical safaris.

Respect wildlife, follow park rules, and care about porters when trekking mountains.

Good travel should support both people and the environment.

Our driver guide and two guests giving a thumbs up beside the Gorilla Hurly Burly safari van

Why Book with us

Booking an African safari can be stressful, especially when making payments. But if you book with us, we handle all the planning and payment for you.

We help create a trip that fits your budget and schedule, and we guide you through choosing destinations and activities. Once you confirm the plan, we book everything and share full details.

We only ask for a 50%-60% deposit depending on the trip, and the rest is paid before or on arrival.

We also help with gorilla trekking permits. Our team is ready to answer questions and support you through calls, emails, WhatsApp, or video meetings.

A young mountain gorilla chewing a stick among the forest undergrowth

More Promises to you

We promise to give you unique and authentic African safari holidays. You will meet local people, learn about culture, food, music, and stay in quality local accommodations.

We focus on regions we know best, offering hand-crafted itineraries and special experiences off the usual routes. Our trained English-speaking guides will keep you safe, comfortable, and informed.

You can travel in a group or privately, with full flexibility to customize your trip. Our tours are affordable, with guaranteed departures for groups of at least two people.

We provide personal service, expert planning, and the best value for your safari experience.

The people you will meet on your trip

Your driver guide, our vans and the guests who travelled before you.

  • Two guests and their guide holding gorilla tracking certificates beside a Gorilla Hurly Burly safari van
    Guests with their gorilla tracking certificates
  • Our driver guide welcoming two guests with their luggage beside the safari van
    Meeting guests at the start of their trip
  • A Gorilla Hurly Burly driver guide in uniform leaning on the branded 4x4 safari van
    Our driver guides and 4x4 safari vans
  • Three trekkers holding gorilla tracking certificates in front of a Gorilla Hurly Burly van
    Certificates in hand after the trek

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Book your gorilla trekking safari in Africa's rainforest and see mountain gorillas in their natural home.

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