Gorilla Trekking Uganda Versus Rwanda Tour

Whether trekking gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda the experience is awesomely the same.  Uganda gorilla trekking is done in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park which is south westwards of Uganda sharing closer border with Rwanda at the Virunga volcanoes point. At time mountain gorillas from Uganda migrate to Rwanda and that is the reason why trekking gorillas in Mgahinga National park can only be confirmed on the day of tracking.

• ·         Rwanda has only one national park with mountain gorillas however Uganda has 2 National parks which are habitats to the mountain gorillas that is to say Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga National park. Almost half of the total population of mountain gorillas are residents of Uganda.
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• ·         A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is sold at $600 and during the low seasons, gorilla permits may be discounted to about $350 as per the advice from Uganda Wildlife Authority. Throughout the year, gorilla permits in Rwanda are sold at $750 with no low seasons or high season.
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• ·         Rwanda is generally a highland country so is the gorilla trekking Volcanoes National park. To get to the gorillas in Rwanda, you hike uniformly steep slope where the gorillas are normally found. This hike is quite tedious.
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• ·         Gorilla trekking in Uganda normally takes place in the undulating hills. You have to hike to the slopes of the close by ridges, and this depends on the prevailing weather conditions. Gorillas normally feed from the top of the highlands especially during the dry seasons so you have to locate them. During the wet seasons, they normally feed at the bottom of the highland because of the cold conditions.
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• ·         The drive from Kigali airport to Volcanoes national park is quite possible on the day of arrival because it is not so long and the roads are passable. In Uganda, driving from Entebbe or Kampala may take between 9 to10hours on a bumpy but scenic road. The way is awesome however it is better to spend a night in Uganda prior to the drive so as not to get so tired.
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• ·         Gorilla trekking in Uganda starts as early as 8.30am while Rwanda is an hour behind Uganda which is about 7.30 am. In both countries, trekking gears have to be prepared in advance. When is unique about Rwanda is you can hire some gears at the ranger station.
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• ·         ORTPN is the body responsible for selling Rwanda Gorilla trekking permits while Uganda Wildlife authority is responsible for seeking Uganda Gorilla permits.
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• ·         Whether you track gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda, you must have accommodation, which is Luxury, Midrange or Budget depending on your budget. For all-round experience, you can mix up your accommodations in your gorilla trekking safari.