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Go big or go home rings true in Uganda’s natural splendours – if you’re going to have a lake, it should be Africa’s biggest Lake Victoria, if you’re going to cross the path of a river, it better be the River Nile. But in terms of large and impressive sights, there’s none here quite as famous as the mountain gorilla.

With Gorilla Safari Bookings, you able to see half of the world’s surviving population of the endangered Mountain Gorillas lives in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. If sights of charming chimpanzees or the Big Five aren’t enough to capture your heartstrings, there’s always some of the world’s Best Whitewater Rafting and kayaking to give you an entirely different type of thrill

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Discover the Pearl of Africa-Uganda with distinct Culture, gorilla tours-Endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, Uganda’s Famous National parks gorilla trekking, bird watching, and Mgahinga gorilla national park the only destination in the world that harbors gorillas. Explore the Longest (River Nile) in Africa that passes through the waterfalls of Murchison falls National park.

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Welcome to Rwanda-Land of a Thousand hills to the endless mountains in the scenically stunning little country. The Virunga volcanoes in the northwest are the most majestic mountains in the world. Set out and discover the hidden bamboo forests where the last remaining mountain gorillas live. Enjoy scenic views on the shores of Lake Kivu the best inland beeches in Africa. Visit the Akagera National park located northeastern part of Rwanda at the border with Tanzania and see the lush savannah and game viewing of different animal species like the elephants, waterbucks, topi, Oribis, roan,  antelope, elands. You can spot some primates species and 75 mammals in Nyungwe forest National park located in the south western edge-Rwanda. Do not miss to visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village in musanze district, the Genocide 1994 memorial sites as the remembrance of the history of the country where 800000 Rwandan people lost their dear lives, Kigali city, Musanze caves which are at the foothills of volcanoes national park.


Gorilla Safari Bookings: Uganda Holiday VacationsKenya Safari Destination

Visit the mighty Kenya and witness the worlds famous Masai-Mara Game Reserve during the migration, before the migration and even during the long rains of April to the spectacular conservancies adjacent to the Mara from North to Olare Motorogi. Enjoy the scenic terrain when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro that’s located on the border of Kenya and Tanzania and have a chance to see the animal viewing “the big five”, historical sites. Relax on the beaches of Watamu and Malindi after exploring the Meru national park.Kenya-Almost two million wildebeest and 20000 plain games migrate from Tanzania’s Serengeti to the south of Kenya’s Masai-mara in search of lush grazing grounds and water. Set out to discover the great spectacle of nature is an iconic safari option for Kenya travellers, nature lovers and African experience


Gorilla Safari Bookings: Uganda Holiday VacationsTanzania Safari Tours

Welcome to Tanzania and Discover the Wildlife, beaches, friendly people. Fascinating cultures, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mt Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Archipelago. Set out to discover the Tanzania-the land of safaris is regarded as the 31st largest country in the world and 13th largest country in Africa. Embark on the safaris to see the natural highlights of Ngorongoro crater, the largest scenic caldera of all the parks in Tanzania. Tanzania stands to protect its landscape for conservation areas with 25% of Africa’s Largest mammals and 35 percent of antelope, including 1.5million wildebeest that are protected in Tanzania. Tanzania’s Indian ocean coastline is magical with idyllic beaches, tranquil islands and sleepy coastal villages in centuries of Swahili culture. Take in the scenery of Mt Kilimanjaro across the northern plains with snow-caped, Africa’s highest peak. Spend some time with the red-cloted Maasai warriors and experience the hospitable local people and traditional dance


Gorilla Safari Bookings: Uganda Holiday VacationsLow Land Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hiking in Congo

Explore Congo Safari Tours, Congo Safaris Holiday ? When people think of Primate Trekking Safari in Africa, a Congo Safari is the one that comes to mind. This will include exploring the Virunga national park & Kahuzi Biega National Park during your Congo Safaris. Tailor-Made by the specialist at Wild Travel Safaris. Book your Congo Safari and meet the Gorillas of Virunga as well as hiking Mount Nyiragongo the only active volcano in Africa.

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Where to trek the mountain gorillas in Uganda

In Uganda, there are two protected and conserved national parks which are famously known for these endangered primate species. Traveler coming to Uganda should expect to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park all in the western part of the country which are popularly known destinations for Mountain Gorilla Treks.

Gorilla Safari Bookings: Uganda Holiday VacationsGorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest park

The park is situated in the border area of Uganda and democratic republic of Congo in Kanungu district   and it was gazetted in 1991 as a national park purposely to protect the famous, rare endangered mountain gorilla species.

Bwindi impenetrable national park has been ranked as one of the world’s number one primary gorilla trekking destinations. The park has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994 due to its great ecological biodiversity.

Bwindi will give a traveler an exception and unique experience of the mountain gorillas since the park has 35 known gorilla group although only 17 groups have been habituated for research and open for tourism.

Bwindi covers an area of 321 square kilometers and it has four sectors for gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation. These include Nkuringo sector, Buhoma, Rushaga and Ruhija, two groups are found in Nkuringo sector and gorilla habituation experience which is done in Rushaga sector as travelers are permitted to spend 4 hours with the gorilla family if found.

According to the gorilla rules and standards in Uganda for both Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mountain Mgahinga national park the law recommends a maximum of 8 people to stay with the mountain gorillas for one hour per gorilla family.

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest national park that covers the smallest area as compared to Uganda national parks.  Although Mgahinga is the smallest national park in Uganda, it occupies a large extension of the Virunga massif and the conservation area. other parts of the

Virunga Massif are Virunga national park in Congo and volcanoes national park in Rwanda. All these three national parks are known for the famous endangered species, however each country controls its own portion of the Virunga massif part and they have been conserved purposely to protect the mountain gorillas

Out of the 18 habituated groups in Uganda, 17 groups are found in Bwindi and only one group has been habituated in Mgahinga national park and it called Nyakagezi group which is much easier to trek since it has now settled in the park though it has been having notorious movements crossing to Rwanda and Congo.

It is important to note that the mountain gorilla trekking might be a bit difficult especially Bwindi impenetrable national park as it will require to hike, climb through rough steep terrain hills and you will have to go deeper into the forest so as to locate and trek these gorilla groups in the wild as the trekking becomes fascinating and adventurous activity in the African wild

On the hand, some gorilla families in Bwindi have settled near to the headquarters thus it may take you less than two hours to sight them, so it not a must for every group you will need to a lot of hiking and for Mgahinga it granted that can easily be located it will not require only physically feet people to participate in the activity.

Gorilla Safari Bookings: Uganda Holiday VacationsThe Gorilla Trekking Experience in Uganda

The Gorilla Trekking in Uganda will always start with briefing at 8:00 at the headquarters to take you through about the dos and don’ts before you begin the trekking. At the same gorilla trekking permits have to be booked in advance before you start the tour. It always advisable to organize your gorilla trekking tour with a tour operate to assist you planning and have a perfect gorilla safari.

Although the two parks are known for the famous mountain gorilla trekking, there as unique activity a traveler can choose to include on their Uganda gorilla trekking tour. Bwindi and Mgahinga are known also to be habitants for the golden monkeys which a may not found elsewhere in Uganda national parks.

The surrounding areas are occupied by the Batwa local people who originally used to start in park forest but later they were forced to leave the national park and the government settled them around the park as they adopt the life of a normal human being. The Batwa are the shortest people(pygmies) in the world, these were fruit gatherers, hunters in the forest before they left. Their traditional lifestyle is so amazing that you can’t choose to miss a visit to the Batwa community while on your gorilla tour.

There are also other activities like mountain climbing, exploring the Batwa caves, bird watching, waterfall Hikes, Mountain Hikings and will be in position to spot other forest mammals.

The cost of gorilla trekking is the same for both national parks as a gorilla permit will cost you $ 600 US dollars per person. The permit is inclusive of entrance fees and gorilla trekking activity. However, if you are planning to travel next year 2020, there is an increase on a gorilla permit from $600 US dollars to $700 US dollars per person by the month of July 2020.

Where to stay while on a Gorilla Trekking Safari

There are different Startup sectors in Bwindi impenetrable national park, and all have various accommodation facilities ranging from budget lodges to mid-range lodges and luxury lodges where you can choose to stay while on gorilla trekking tour in Uganda.

Some of these lodges include; Gorilla Safari Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Trekkers Tavern, Rushaga Gorilla Haven lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp and So much more that are left out as well as still coming up.

There is a Few number of Lodges that can let you access Mgahinga Gorilla National Park; Say Travelers Rest Hotel, Mutanda Lake Resort, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, Mucha Hotel, Chameleon Hill and much more.

How to access the Gorilla Trekking National Parks in Uganda?

From Kampala via Mbarara to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, it is a drive of 8-9 hours’ drive  park. From Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector it is a drive of 3-4 hours. all using a 4x4 Road Transportation. To access Mgahinga national from Kampala via kabale-kisoro it is a distance of about 510km and it an 8 hours’ drive.

However, a traveler can also choose using Air Transportation (Aerolink Uganda) from Entebbe Airport to Bwindi via Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip.

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Gorilla Trekking Uganda Cost

While planning your Uganda gorilla trekking safari, you may wonder what is included in the total quoted cost. Its therefore important to note that the following items are included in the Gorilla tours;

  • Gorilla trekking Permit – The gorilla trekking permit costs $700 per person per trek, and this is normally included in the total cost for the Gorilla Safaris we offer.
  • Accommodation and meals – The cost for the lodging is also one of the major things that determine the total cost for your tour. There are three categories of lodges, budget, Mid-range and luxury, each having its own price range. All the lodges we offer for our gorilla safaris are ensuite and are booked according to the sector where the gorilla trekking is to be done.
  • Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle – We provide four wheel drive safari vehicles equipped with enough fuel, a professional driver / guide and drinking water.
  • All activities on the itinerary: The cost of all activities included on your itinerary are usually included on the total cost unless otherwise stated as optional and a price indicated as extras.

Gorilla Trekking Uganda From Kigali

The distance from Entebbe to the Bwindi impenetrable national park requires over 8 hours of driving, and the price of the Rwanda Gorilla trekking permits is twice that of Uganda (
$1500 USD vs $700), a new trend where tourists land in Kigali and drive by road to the Bwindi impenetrable forest for gorilla trekking has emerged. The driving time from Kigali to Bwindi is four to five hours. This allows you spend less time on the road, but also enjoy lower rates for the same gorilla safari experience.

What To Pack

To fully enjoy your gorilla trekking safari, here are some of the things you need to park and come with for the gorilla safari; Hiking Boots, poncho, camera and accessories, energy snacks, long sleeved shirts and trousers, insect repellant, hat, walking stick.

Gorilla Trekking Minimum Age

The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years. Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to track the gorillas as the trek might be strenuous for them and also since they are not mature enough to handle themselves in case of any incidents with the gorillas.

Affordable Gorilla Trekking Uganda

At Gorilla Safari Bookings, we offer several affordable trip options for gorilla trekking in Uganda. You can send us an inquiry and we get back to you with the quotes as per your requirements. Our tours are designed to fit in the budget of each and every traveler.

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