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On Mountain Gorillas

Reference: https://alchetron.com/Hanno-the-Navigator

In 5BC, Hanno the Navigator encountered apes on his African expedition. The Carthaginian described the apes as “gorillaie” meaning hairy and savage. Millennia later, Hanno’s description was the basis of gross misrepresentation of gorillas in popular culture and contributed to the serious existential threat which saw mountain gorillas numbers plummet to 459 in 1994.

But, efforts to protect gorillas through gorilla trekking averted extinction. Today(2023), there are an estimated 1,096 gorillas and a thriving forest habitat thanks to trekkers who support conservation. Gorilla trekking is a thrilling safari experience, where guests trek into the rainforest to find and observe gorillas in their natural habitat. It’s a bucket list must-do.

Did you know?

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Mountain Gorillas left in the Wild

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DNA is shared with humans

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Mountain Gorillas are only in Uganda, Rwanda & DRCongo

Group Safaris

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6 Day Wildebeest Calving Safari
5 - 10 Feb 2025

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4 Day Masai mara Great Migration Safari
22 - 25 Aug 2024

$3,400 per person
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7 Days Uganda Gorilla & Murchison Falls Safari
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7 Days Uganda Gorilla & Murchison Falls Safari

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3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda

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6 Day Gorilla in Uganda Safari

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3 Day Gorilla Safari Rwanda – Uganda

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3 Day Fly in Uganda Gorilla Safari

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3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Rwanda

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Destinations

These are our favourite places in Africa. We know where and when to go, and we enjoy nothing more than sharing and exploring these with the world. Safaris are an inextricable part of the progress and green future in Africa.

RWANDA

UGANDA

Tanzania

BOTSWANA

In these destinations, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests while putting emphasis on responsible travel that enriches ecosystems and impacts lives of Africans, the custodians of these rich biodiversity that attract millions from all over the world.

KENYA

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A Couple of Your Kind Words.....

Buutu safaris - Absolutely breathtaking! We saw elephant, girafs, lions, Buffalo's hippo's, different bird species and so much more. Great tour guide.
What a life changing adventure and journey. It was an honer being on this trip with buutu safaris, my family and i are forever greatfull

Kim L
July 25, 2023
Great family trip - Awesome service. They kept us updated and were on time for pick up. They catered to our needs and even changed location stop off to get better food. The drivers were knowledgeable about the area and obviously knew the game rangers who gave them tips on where to find the elusive lions and leopards. We got to see 4 of the big 5. Food was great, accommodations were great, company was great. Would recommend definitely!

Olivia K
July 5, 2023
Incredible Buutu team and trips! - My experience with Buutu was absolutely amazing. Tony was an exceptional guide and not only did he take me to/from Bwindi to trek with the gorillas, but he taught me so much about Uganda - really an ambassador for the country!
My entire experience with the Buutu team was seamless - from my initial request for info, to booking, to the actual trip itself. I cannot recommend them enough and hope to return to go on more trips with them in the future!

HeatherKennedy
August 23, 2023
Bespoke Gorilla Trek for Incredible Value - We were looking to plan a gorilla trek in Uganda and was referred to Buutu by a friend. From planning the trip through to the trek, the team was great. They checked in regularly and was incredibly responsive. The package we designed was reasonably priced and the accommodations were spectacular. Furthermore, our driver/guide Moses was fantastic. All around an incredible trip. Would highly recommend working with Buutu for planning your Uganda visit.

Phillip L
September 6, 2023
Very good Safari and food, just a few things could have been more professional - The safari was amazing! Got to see so many animals and our driver Moses was fantastic and really wanted us to see everything. The only reason it’s not a 5/5 was the rooming accommodations weren’t very nice with no electricity and wifi. Also they changed our booking at the last minute ti a worse camp. Regardless of this we had an awesome time with great staff and an even better safari and food experience as well!

Cooper G
July 24, 2023

Thank you Buutu Safaris for our amazing experience in Uganda!! We couldn't have asked for better services, accommodations, and most importantly-a more awesome guide! Ojok was our guide and his knowledge and hospitality were top notch! We went during the rainy, slow season but we didn't experience much rain. We went on all excursions with no weather interruptions! The lodges were so beautiful and relaxing with breath taking views and nature sounds! Since it was the slow season, it felt as if we had our own personal staff as they had more time to engage with us! We got super lucky with seeing all the animals! Even a leopard waking up from a nap and jumping out of her tree!!! The up close encounters with the gorillas was truly magical! We highly recommend Buutu Safaris to anyone visiting the Pearl of Africa, Uganda!!

I would give this safari a 10/5. Absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. We did a 12 day Uganda safari including Chimp/Gorilla tracking. They will gear your itinerary to what you wish for you trip, the price is right and the communication was great. They do everything in their power to make your stay with them as smooth and enjoyable as possible. It was an eye opening experience and I can't wait to do another safari with Buutu. Ojok was an amazing guide, and we called him our Ugandan father. He did everything he could to make sure we seen everything we wanted. Thank you again for the fabulous adventure, I miss the Pearl of Africa already. Please consider Uganda, especially for Gorilla tracking as they have the highest population of Gorilla's and are better able to ensure the Gorillas still get plenty of private time to continue properly mating etc.

My family had an amazing experience at Murchinson Falls with Buutu Safari‘s! They tailored the trip to us, arranging for the excursions we wanted to do, and finding lodging within our specifications budget. But what really set them apart was they knew how to find the animals! We ran into several other groups on Safari at the same time who never saw lions, and we saw them several times thanks to the knowledge/connections of our tour guides! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and at a very reasonable price!

Thank you Buutu Safaris for the most amazing safari experience. The itinerary was well put together and everything went flawlessly. Our 3-day trip to Murchison falls national park was spectacular with two game drives, a boat cruise and a trip to the top of the falls. The top of the falls is so picturesque and was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. The game drives were stunning and we saw so many magical animals including lions, antelopes and lots of giraffes. Our guide Chi Chi was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and plants in the park and always knew where to find the animals during the game drive. We were lucky to see the elusive leopard perched high up in a tree during our evening game drive. The afternoon boat cruise was excellent and brought us up close to hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds. Uganda far exceeded all my expectations and I am very grateful for the wonderful experience. I highly recommend Buutu Safaris to anyone visiting Uganda.

10 STARS!!! Our eight-day trip was more than amazing. Aside from the landscape and the animals being absolutely unbelievable, our experience was magnified by our super knowledgeable and always available guide, Ojok (O-Joke). He knew where to find the animals and once we located them, he knew so much about each and every species! Our next trip to Uganda will be with Ojok! Thank you Ojok and Buutu Safaris for a truly once in a lifetime experience!

It was an absolute delight to get to know some of the team at Buutu safaris. They organised our 5 day hike up mount elgon and not only did they drive us safely there, organise all the porters and Ugandan Wildlife Authority guides, they also found good food spots en route to eat, did a ton of negotiating on our behalf for any food allergies/dietary requirements we had and really took the time to get to know our needs. Lincoln even came on the hike with us which was so fun to get to know him and he was excellent at communicating what we needed for the hike and what we could expect. I'm trying to persuade others to do this hike with Buutu safaris because it was a great challenge with a very professional team.

11/10 recommend this tourism company!! They are incredible eco-friendly and focused on conservation of wildlife! The tour guides were genuinely caring, very entertaining, and extremely knowledgeable. The employees at the office were very helpful and great at helping me decide what trip was best for me based on what I was looking for in Uganda. I went on a 3-day safari to Murchison Falls and I could not have made a better selection! The landscape was stunning, the animals were magical, and the adventures were unforgettable! The food provided thought the safari was amazing. They cooked with very organic, local foods. The meals were very flavorful and delicious. Lodging was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! I got to live in a TREEHOUSE!! I will definitely book with them again when I come back to Uganda! I uploaded some of the best photos I got from the trip!

Group Safari Partners

Join us on a once in a lifetime gorilla trekking group safari led by one of our travel blogger partners. We work with our partners to showcase gorilla trekking, support conservation efforts and create employment for Ugandans.

These group safaris are a unique experience to enjoy the thrill of trekking of gorillas in the wild and make new connections as you join likeminded travelers.