Latest Updates on Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, Rwanda
Latest Updates on Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo 2024
Gorilla trekking is the most exceptional safari adventure that gives you an opportunity to trek and watch the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat. Gorilla Trekking takes place in Uganda at Bwindi Forest National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park and DR Congo at Virunga National Park then Kahuzi Biega National Park.
Gorilla Trekking Adventures cost differently depending on the country you choose or prefer i.e in Uganda the Gorilla Trekking Permit costs US $800 per person, Rwanda at US $1500 per person and DR Congo at US $450 per person interested in watching the majestic Mountain and Eastern Lowland Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Uganda known as the “Pearl of Africa,” offers unique Gorilla Trekking adventures as you get to watch the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat. Gorilla Trekking is exceptional for all travelers as they follow deviating terrain from one point to another searching for the rare species until you meet them then in an hour, stay in their presence taking many photos.
Gorilla Trekking Destinations in Uganda
There are two Gorilla Trekking Destinations in Uganda and these include; Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where you get to watch the majestic Apes.
Bwindi Forest National Park
Bwindi Forest National Park is located in the South Western Part of Uganda offering remarkable Gorilla Trekking Adventures to all travelers on holiday safari. Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi is the most prominent adventure requiring you to transfer through the thick Forest vegetation habitat looking for the Gorillas.
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi costs US $800 per person interested and the Gorilla Trekking permits are obtained from the Uganda Wildlife Authority where you get valid Gorilla Trekking Permits through authentic Tour Operator Agencies who obtain these on your behalf.
Gorilla Trekking Procedure
Gorilla Trekking Adventures at Bwindi Forest begins with warm delicious breakfast at the lodge then transfer to the park headquarters for short briefing. You shall transfer to the Park headquarters where you are welcomed by a park ranger guide who takes you through short briefing on conduct around the Gorillas, Bwindi Forest National Park and the other safari adventures you can do around the park.
After briefing, he allocates you into groups of 8 with lead park ranger guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest to trek the Gorillas. Follow varying trails in the forest searching for the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours and depending on the current location of these majestic primates, you shall meet the Gorillas and in an hour take many photos to keep with you. While on your Gorilla Trekking Adventure, keep a distance of 7 meters then with a camera that has no flash, take many photos.
After trekking the Gorillas, you shall transfer back to the park headquarters to pick your Gorilla Trekking Certificate to take back home with you. Afterwards, proceed back to lodge.
Other than Gorilla Trekking, Different adventures are done in Bwindi and these include; Gorilla Habituation Experience, Bird watching, Batwa cultural experience, Forest walks/hiking, Mountain biking, Buhoma community walks, Lake Mutanda visit.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is also ideal for all travelers looking to trek the rare species of Mountain Gorillas. Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga does not differ a lot from that of Bwindi although the slight variation is in Bwindi the terrain is thick compared to that of Mgahinga. Gorilla Trekking Permit here also costs US $800 per person.
Gorilla Trekking Process in Mgahinga
Gorilla Trekking Adventures at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park begins with warm delicious breakfast at the lodge then transfer to the park headquarters for short briefing. You shall transfer to the Park headquarters where you are welcomed by a park ranger guide who takes you through short briefing on conduct around the Gorillas, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the other safari adventures you can do around the park.
After briefing, he allocates you into groups of 8 with lead park ranger guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest to trek the Gorillas. Follow varying trails in the forest searching for the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours and depending on the current location of these majestic primates, you shall meet the Gorillas and in an hour take many photos to keep with you. While on your Gorilla Trekking Adventure, keep a distance of 7 meters then with a camera that has no flash, take many photos.
After trekking the Gorillas, you shall transfer back to the park headquarters to pick your Gorilla Trekking Certificate to take back home with you. Afterwards, proceed back to lodge.
Permit Availability and Booking
According to the increase in demand for the Gorilla Trekking Permits, we advise travelers to book their permits in advance and earlier as these are sold out months ahead of the peak seasons. You contact authentic Tour Operator Agencies (www.alpinetravelcentre.com) to book these permits on behalf of the travelers on safari holiday.
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Other than Uganda, Rwanda also offers remarkable Gorilla Trekking Adventures to all Travelers on safari holiday. The Gorilla Trekking experience in Rwanda is done in the vast green forested Volcanoes National Park located in the Ruhengeri District of Musanze Rwanda. Rwanda is an exclusive destination for Gorilla Trekking.
Gorilla Trekking Cost in Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda costs US $1500 per person interested in trekking the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat. These are obtained from the Rwanda Development directly or through an authentic Tour Operator Agency.
Gorilla Trekking Process in Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking Adventures at Volcanoes National Park begins with warm delicious breakfast at the lodge then transfer to the park headquarters for short briefing. You shall transfer to the Park headquarters where you are welcomed by a park ranger guide who takes you through short briefing on conduct around the Gorillas, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the other safari adventures you can do around the park.
After briefing, he allocates you into groups of 8 with lead park ranger guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest to trek the Gorillas. Follow varying trails in the forest searching for the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours and depending on the current location of these majestic primates, you shall meet the Gorillas and in an hour take many photos to keep with you. While on your Gorilla Trekking Adventure, keep a distance of 7 meters then with a camera that has no flash, take many photos.
After trekking the Gorillas, you shall transfer back to the park headquarters to pick your Gorilla Trekking Certificate to take back home with you. Afterwards, proceed back to lodge.
Permit Availability and Booking
According to the increase in demand for the Gorilla Trekking Permits, we advise travelers to book their permits in advance and earlier as these are sold out months ahead of the peak seasons. You contact authentic Tour Operator Agencies (www.alpinetravelcentre.com) to book these permits on behalf of the travelers on safari holiday.