Our Story
Mist between giant mahogany trees. Morning sunlight filters through leaves older than memory itself. And then! Just when silence becomes a language! You feel it
This is the moment that inspired the creation of Elevana.
Our founder stood on a rugged trail inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, guided by the distant echo of cracking branches. After hours of ascent, the vegetation suddenly opened and there—resting in a cradle of ferns—sat a giant silverback.
Not dominant | Not aggressive | Simply present.
His name was Mugaruka, a giant whose reputation stretched across the region. But that day, it was not his size that mattered, it was something else entirely:
He looked up. He held a gaze. And at that moment, the wild felt deeply human.
It lasted only ten seconds, but it felt like an eternity—an eternity in which the world became clear.
These forests are not just ecosystems. They are homes, families, histories and futuresintertwined.
It was here that the idea of Elevana was born.
Not as a luxury brand, not as a tour company , But as a promise to elevate the encounter between humans and mountain gorillas into something meaningful, sustainable and transformative.
Because true luxury is not abundance
It is essence.
It is knowing your presence contributes to the survival of something irreplaceable.
In the quiet heart of Africa’s ancient mountains, there is a moment that changes everything.
It happened slowly. Almost imperceptibly.
Every Elevana journey is shaped by this philosophy.
Our Specialization
We focus exclusively on high-end, limited-access experiences across Rwanda and Uganda. Our expertise includes:
Luxury Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Habituation Experiences
Golden Monkey Tracking
Private Flight Safaris
Helicopter Transfers & Aerial Journeys
Bespoke itineraries across Volcanoes, Bwindi, and Mgahinga
This narrow specialization allows us to maintain total control over quality, logistics, and safety—delivering an experience with no weak links.
WHY US?
We partner only with lodges that protect forests and uplift communities.
We limit our itineraries to ultra-small, responsible groups.
We ensure every trek supports rangers, trackers, porters, and families who safeguard the gorillas.
We curate private, seamless, mindful experiences—designed for travelers who want depth, not crowds.
When you meet your gorilla family, maybe a playful infant, maybe a watchful mother, maybe a silverback who carries the weight of generations you will understand something profound:
You are not just visiting the wild.
You are being invited into it.
And for a few unforgettable moments, the forest will breathe back.
This is Elevana.
Where luxury meets legacy.
Where travel becomes conservation.
Where the rarest encounter on earth becomes a story that lives with you forever.
Our guests benefit from direct access to East Africa’s most celebrated luxury lodges, enabling a seamless blend of refined hospitality and rare wildlife encounters.
Behind the scenes, we manage all logistics with exacting attention—coordinating flights, transfers, trekking permits, guides, and timing with the same care a fine watchmaker brings to their craft. This allows you to immerse yourself in the experience without distraction or uncertainty.
Elevana is built on deep regional expertise and a commitment to conservation-minded travel. Our operations prioritize sustainability, respect for local communities, and the protection of the gorillas we help you encounter.
Throughout your journey, you’ll feel guided rather than managed—supported by a discreet concierge team dedicated to ensuring every moment exceeds expectation.
In choosing Elevana, you choose discretion, mastery, and a standard of service where excellence is the minimum.
Our Partnerships
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When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.