Hey to all of you teachers, lecturers, coaches out there — let’s put together an educational trip for the ages, for all ages!

Whether you want to bring your students (or pupils) to the bush to encounter awesome primates, to historical sites to study amazing cultures, to remote playgrounds for intercultural sports fun, or to remarkable schools to make new friends, we are here for you. Our decades of experience and excellent connections on the ground will make for an astonishing journey.

Why Choose Gorilla Highlands Ltd?

Locally embedded, and with a global award 

We are an award-winning responsible tourism company devoted to making custom itineraries in the Gorilla Highlands region shared by Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo. Operating from Musanze (Rwanda) and Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda), we believe in small-scale alternatives to commercial tourism.

Representing the opposite to mass tourism

We are meant for travellers who wish to treat local people and natural environment with proper respect — and learn a lot on the way. Our specialty lies in hiking, boating and cycling trips but we do practically anything that combines adventure, culture and cuisine.

Bringing together 20+ local and global specialists

Your educational needs and requests will be easily met through our network of Gorilla Highlands Experts. We will match you with highly accomplished individuals and organisations who can provide your students with the best of local knowledge and experiences.

Tailor-made for all age groups

We are a natural partner for anyone looking to create a great adventure for a school group or any expedition with an educational component. Our work with a tour organiser begins from scratch and every trip is custom-made and based on your specific needs.

Safe and adjusted to your financial realities

We are highly experienced in keeping young people safe and sound, and have contingency plans and other materials to share on request. Our accommodation solutions can span anything from camping with local families to luxury lodges — depending on your budget and needs.

Some Examples of Past Work

16-day Rwanda & Uganda tour with volunteering for Norwegian pre-uni students

Area: Kigali – Akagera NP – Musanze – Rubavu – Lake Bunyonyi – Queen Elizabeth NP – Kibale NP – Kampala
Accommodation: midrange hotels and camping
Number & age group: 6 students, 20 years of age
Client: Toten folkehøgskole
Program: Touring in a safari vehicle (including Batwa, Imbabazi, Ellen Campus) with three days of Youth Spaces volunteering and two days of hiking (Mama Bena’s Bonus itinerary)
Price: USD 1,750 per person
On our blog: Pioneering Volunteer Adventure

5-day “Gorilla Trek” hiking challenges for British university students

Area: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Kayumbu – Lake Mutanda – Bwindi NP
Accommodation: camping at village homestays
Number & age group: 20-40 students, 19-21 years
Client: East African Playgrounds
Program: Gorilla tracking proceeded by four days of hiking (based on the Three Upland Lakes itinerary) with bus alternatives available to less fit participants
Price: USD 310 per person (excluding gorilla tracking permits and bus transport)
On our blog: Despite the Wisdom of Mountain Goat, Gorilla Trek Ends with … Of Course!, “Guides were Amazing”

3-day canoeing, walking, sports and art experiences for international high schoolers

Area: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: dorms and tents on Bushara Island
Number & age group: 40-50 students, 11-13 years
Client: Kampala International School of Uganda
Program: 3 subgroups concurrently doing 3 different activity days with boating, hiking (based on the Culture on the Crest itinerary), nursery school volunteering, primary school sports and an artist workshop
Price: USD 95 per person (excluding bus transport to Bunyonyi and Bushara accommodation)

Intrigued? Let us schedule a video call with you, hear you out and get to work!