Gorillas are protected species, and their habitats are ecologically protected zones. Allowing someone to stroll out into the woods is simply too risky. To begin, you'll need to obtain a permit. Permits are required to enter the forest portion where the many Gorilla families dwell, and each permit is provided for a specific section of the forest. If you have a certain gorilla family or park region in mind, you should request it either through the tour group or when applying directly. In East Africa, the setup is more established and the mountain gorilla trekking Uganda, logistics and overall experience is faultless in both Uganda and Rwanda. In this guide, we have included a breakdown about experiences in both countries.