Gorilla trekking Safari In Africa

Gorilla trekking being one of the unique upcoming experiences in Africa can only be done in 3 countries that is to say Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo. In the entire world, mountain gorillas are only about 800 still surviving in the Virunga Volcanic area. How to book an African gorilla trekking experience is the first question CONTACT US

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How To book a mountain gorilla trekking tour

Booking for gorilla trekking experience is quite easy especially if you read about the entire experience. Send an inquiry about any package of your choice that is to say 3 day gorilla trekking, 4 day, 6 day to mention but a few. You will be provided with details of the permits available for that day and after transferring your funds, you will be confirmed that your permit has been secured and the area under which it has been booked. You also need to identify the package type you wish your gorilla trekking tour to be graded that is to say luxury, midrange or budget.

Book accommodation for your gorilla trekking safari

Having booked your gorilla trekking permit, you have to immediately book accommodation to spend your nights while you trek to see the gorillas. Different accommodations are available for you to choose from ranging from luxury, midrange and Budget. To book this accommodation, you need to know where your gorilla permit was booked because there is the northern sector and the southern sector. They are all fur apart from each other therefore requiring you to drive for a long time to the briefing station.

Gorilla trek Safari

In Rwanda, gorilla trekking accommodation also ranges from luxury, midrange to budget accommodation. You start your gorilla trekking safari with briefing from the ranger guide. Hire a porter to carry your belonging and finally escorted by the armed ranger guide proceed into the forest. Trekking gorillas in Rwanda is on uniformly steep slopes. You may find the gorillas on the slopes or the valley. As you come closer to them, you may listen to them grumbling and call out to each other as if to alert themselves. When you are finally with them, enjoy there presence and stay with them for just an hour taking there pictures and watching them do there daily activities.

How to travel for Gorilla trekking

You may either drive to the gorilla trekking parks that is to say in Uganda, the drive from Entebbe to Bwindi forest National Park is about 550km and In Rwanda about 110km from Kigali airport to Volcanoes National Park. 

Uganda has the fly-in gorilla trekking package which is saving tourists the trouble of travelling on the long bumpy road. You have the time to relax and organize your gorilla trekking gears with a cool head. If you wish to book a seat, each day, a flight departs Entebbe early in the morning to Kihihi Airstrip and then In the afternoon the flight departs for the same route. 

Charter flights can also be booked to this airstrip for gorilla trekking. You must be ready to book car hire from the lodge because the Airstrip is about an hour away.

5 Day Gorilla trekking Tour and Game safari In Uganda

Gorilla trekking safari combined with the game safari is a chance for seeing the unique wildlife that Uganda is proud of. A number of animals are conserved in the National Parks and game reserves of Uganda. CONTACT US

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Day 1: Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park

Having taken your breakfast, your driver guide will be ready to drive you to Bwindi forest National Park. On the way, you will have a stopover at the equator to have some memorable photos, perform the water experiment and proceed to Bwindi forest. Enjoy the scenic view of the Kigezi islands, spot a number of birds and monkeys that cross your way. This scenic drive takes about 9 to 10nhours and then you get to Bwindi area and check in your lodge.

Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National  Park

Early in the morning, take your breakfast and head to the ranger station for briefing. You will be advised how to behave while with the gorillas and as you trek to see the gorillas. Enjoy the enchanting monkeys and whistling birds that roam in the forest. Finally get to find the gorillas stand at a distance of about 7 meters watching them play and search for food. Finally return to the lodge and relax.

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Day 3: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Having enjoyed your gorilla trekking safari, carry on to Queen Elizabeth National park. This biosphere reserve is home to a number of animals and a beautiful back drop of Rwenzori ranges. Enjoy a game drive in the southern sector which is home to the tree climbing lions. Get into the lodge and relax.

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Day 4: Game drive and Launch cruise

Rise up early in the morning for a game drive in the crater sector of the park. You may have a chance of seeing other animals like the lions, leopards, buffaloes, water bucks, bush bucks, elephants and so many others. Return to the lodge for late day breakfast. After lunch, head to the pier for a launch cruise on the Kazinga channel. This is like the congregation ground for birds, animals and great vegetation cover. Take pictures and return to the lodge.

Day 5: Drive to Entebbe

After this wonderful experience, drive back to Entebbe to catch up with your flight back home.

Safari recommendations

• Book your gorilla trekking permit at least 6 months to the date of safari
• Do some exercises so that you can keep fit
• Pack the right gorilla trekking gears and a swim suite
• Carry a camera to keep memories of your safari.
• Ensure that you advise us about your flight detail so that we can pick you up in case you are interested.
• Carry your medical documents and first aid in case of any illness.
• Carry some hard cash that you will exchange into local currency to buy or pay for anything.
• Avoid buying eats from the road while you travel upcountry to prevent illness.

Uganda Travel Tips Before Gorilla Trekking

Before gorilla trekking tour in Uganda, you must have know this information about Uganda. Uganda is a land locked country in East Africa bordered by Kenya in the eastern border, Tanzania on the Southern border, Sudan on northern border, Rwanda on southern western corner and DR. Congo on the western border. Uganda is composed small  approximately 241 136 sq. km. of land but about 44 000 sq. km. is fresh water including Lake Victoria which is the largest fresh water lake in Africa.

Uganda which was named the Pearl of Africa by Winston Churchill is crossed by the Equator so the country experiences two seasons that is to say wet and dry seasons. On average each day Uganda receives temperature between 24 degrees Centigrade and 28 degrees Centigrade. Because of this, the country generally has tropical climate.

Which is the official Language spoken in Uganda?

The Official language spoken in Uganda is English but locally Luganda is commonly spoken. Kiswahili is also commonly spoken but not in the city. 

What Currency to use in Uganda?

When transacting business in Uganda, the Uganda shilling is the official means of exchange to use. Dollars and Pounds are also taken as legal tender in Uganda especially by travel and safari companies. For dollars, the legally accepted bills are those the year above 2000

Visa Requirements In Uganda

Before travelling to Uganda, you must have fulfilled all your visa requirements. Majority travellers to Uganda need to have a visas which can be obtained from Uganda high commissions situated in every country or at the airport costing USD 50.  You have an opportunity to get a visa at the airport on arrival.

What are Uganda’s travel Health Requirements

 In atleast 10 day to your travel to East Africa, you must have Yellow Fever inoculation. In case you are proceeding to South Africa, you must ensure you must have yellow fever inoculation. If you have a history of liver disorders (hepatitis etc) you must consult your physician first. Ensure you have swallowed your anti-malarial, keep proper hygiene to prevent food poisoning, 

Health requirements for Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking

When travelling to Uganda for gorilla trekking , you must ensure you have no communicable disease like a cold because gorillas are highly susceptible to human diseases. The Uganda Wildlife Authority be advised that you may voluntarily advise about your condition before your gorilla trekking safari so that you may be reimbursed based on the refund policy and regulations of Uganda Wildlife Authority

When to go gorilla tracking in Rwanda

The best time when to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda depends on the time you have for your safari in Rwanda. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done throughout the year and each day 8 gorilla trekking permits are sold for every gorilla tracking family.  Before  booking your flights for a Rwanda gorilla trek, you must have declared your passport details, nationality, passport number, date of birth and so much more. In Rwanda you have the chance of trekking gorillas in 2 days and below is the possible itinerary.

 Gorilla trekking Safari in Rwanda

Day1: drive to Volcanoes national Park

Get up early in the morning and drive to Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the  view of undulating highlands of Rwanda and you head to the Park. Arrive and relax at your lodge

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

After breakfast head to the ranger station for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. You will be told about how to treat yourself while with the gorillas, when you trek to see them, what to eat and carry when getting to see the gorillas to mention but a few. In case you need a porter this is the right time to hire one. You will later be distributed to your particular gorilla families. With the company of an armed ranger guide move into the forest to start searching for the gorillas. They may get to see you before you do because they greatly fear intruders in there vicinity. Other primates like the vervet monkeys, grey checked monkeys, black and white colobus may cross your way. Finally when you get to see them, stay with them for just an hour and carry on back to your lodge. Drive to the airport to catch up with your flight back home.

Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda is most competed for during the months of January, Febuary, June, July, August, September, October and December so in case you are preparing to see the gorillas during this time, you must make all your bookings in advance. 

Rwanda has two renowned seasons that is to say the rainy season and the dry season so these also determine where the gorillas may be staying. March, April, May and November normally have heavy rains which may cause the ground to be boggy but passable as a number of trails have been created by regular trekkers.  Remember to carry a rain coat as a gear for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Gorillas normally hide on the top of the hills or slopes to keep away from the wet ground. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done throughout the year as mentioned above.

How to book Gorilla Trekking Permit

Gorilla Trekking Permit availability  can be given upon sending an inquiry about your preferred date of travel. Gorilla trekking permit availability is officially provided by Uganda Wildlife authority in Uganda and ORTPN in Rwanda which are the governing bodies responsible for issuing out this information in each respective country.

 Gorilla trekking safaris are readily provided by Uganda and Rwanda tour operators but confirmation of availability is upon making payment for your gorilla permit. We highly advise our esteemed customers not to book flights early because of the likely change in availability of your gorilla permits because of the high demand. 

Requirements for a gorilla trekking permit to be issued

 For your gorilla trekking permit to be issued, you must provide us with your personal details like your name, passport number, nationality and dates of birth. This assists us book a gorilla trekking sector for you so that on the day of trekking you are a gorilla tracking group which is in the sector where there is availability of accommodation options.

How to book accommodation after the gorilla trekking permit

Upon confirming your gorilla trekking permit, you highly need to book accommodation for your nights. This is because much as gorilla permits are demanded, high quality and affordable accommodation is also a challenge to get due to the competition in the industry. We send and inquiry to the lodge for avaibility of room and the kind of rooming you are comfortable with. This is to assist us secure where you are to spend your nights and make deposit to show interest.