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Gorilla Immersion Series: Rwanda/Uganda


  • UAE Trekkers Ruhengeri, Intara y'Amajyaruguru Rwanda (map)

UAE Trekkers had 6 trips to Rwanda in 2025, 5 public and 1 private all- girls trip.

This year we have just 5 exclusive events planned, trusted by 40+ adventurers - mostly all women last year alone
Private groups available.

UAE Trekkers had 6 trips to Rwanda in 2025, 5 public and 1 private all- girls trip.

This year we have just 5 exclusive events planned, trusted by 40+ adventurers - mostly all women last year.

This specially curated journey has been personally developed by Amy Subaey over the past 15 years, shaped through guiding hundreds of women across East Africa and refining each departure to create an experience that feels both safe and deeply transformative.

Every detail — from pacing and accommodation choices to emotional preparation and on-the-ground support — reflects years of experience leading women into unfamiliar landscapes with confidence, care, and community.

The Rwanda Gorilla Immersion Series is one of our most emotionally powerful expeditions — a carefully curated small-group journey into the volcano landscapes and rainforests that are home to the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas.

This experience is designed for travelers seeking more than a wildlife encounter. It is an opportunity to step into a landscape that feels both wild and deeply peaceful, to move slowly through rainforest terrain alongside expert trackers, and to experience Africa in a way that feels safe, intentional, and profoundly moving.

Rwanda offers a rare combination of accessibility, conservation leadership, and extraordinary natural beauty. Mist-covered volcanoes, welcoming communities, and world-class conservation efforts create the perfect setting for a first African adventure that feels immersive without being overwhelming.

The Immersion Series goes beyond gorilla trekking alone. Over several days, we combine meaningful wildlife encounters with cultural connection, gentle adventure, and moments of quiet reflection — creating an experience that feels balanced, supportive, and deeply memorable.

This is a small-group journey designed to help you feel present, capable, and connected to nature, to community, Fly at night on Rwanda Air, giving us a full 4 days of activities. specially curated journey has been personally developed by Amy Subaey over the past 15 years, shaped through guiding hundreds of women across East Africa and refining each departure to create an experience that feels both safe and deeply transformative.

Itinerary In Brief:

Saturday, May 23

Arrival 6:30 am and breakfast in cafe, tour the genocide museum and then drive to Musanze for 2 hours. Have Lunch in Musanze and then kayak down the river before retiring to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Sunday, May 24

Breakfast in the hotel and head to Volcanoes National Park to visit the golden monkeys. Have lunch in local cafe and drive to Uganda border, check into hotel for overnight.

Monday, May 25

Today is the day to meet the gorillas! After tracking (we do not know how long it will take). The afternoon we will spend doing a community activity or relaxing in our

Tuesday, May 26

You will spend the night in either Uganda climbing the Mgahinga Volcano, a moderate hike or visit the Pgymy Village close to the hotel. After lunch, we will head to the airport and fly back, arriving in Dubai

Wednesday, May 27 - morning at 8:30 am - arrive to Dubai

When people take the time to actually write a review, this is what they say!

  • Good fitness is recommended and ability to climb through heavy jungle, so full mobility.

    The Gorilla Tracking can be adapted to accommodate any fitness level, but the fitter you are the more fun it will be.

  • In Uganda

    Rushaga Gorilla lodge (1 night)

    Located just minutes from the park gate so you can walk to the Gorillas in the morning.

    In Rwanda

    Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (1 nights)

    Both are very nice lodges located conveniently close to your activities. All of your meals are cooked fresh and clean in the hotel.

  • In order for the group to travel together, please book the following flight.

    Rwanda Airways

    The flights will be updated when we have enquiries and confirmed bookings.

    • Rain gear

    • Trekking poles

    • Hiking Boots

    • Gaitors for your shoes

    • Long shirts and pants

    • Fleece jacket

    • Sun Hat

  • Rwanda is noted to be one of the safest countries in the world for single female travelers due to their very strict anti harassment laws. Besides this you will be with an organized tour the whole time, staying in touristic hotels and going to places only tourists go. There is no unsafe places at all.

Pricing Tiers:

  • Tier 1 Price includes:

    Shared room for 3 nights, 2 people joining together

    All meals

    Gorilla Permit

    Golden Monkeys Permit

    Dane Fossey or Volcano Climb

    Kayaking

    All Meals Except dinner on last night

    Trek leader

  • Single Room Option for 3 nights

    Gorilla Permit

    Golden Monkey Permit

    Transportation in Private Safari Car

    Kayaking Trip

    Diane Fossey Tour OR Volcano Trip

    All meals exlcuding dinner on last night

  • Rate Per Person, based on 4 people joinig and sharing 2 rooms with your own transportation and private guide. Get your friends together and go on any date you choose to Rwanda and Uganda on our itinerary or add activities you choose. Includes gorilla permits and activities for 4 days, safari car and driver for 4 days, single room for 4 days/3 nights and all meals.

This trip is confirmed with 4 women and Louise Reynolds, Trek Leader

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