Mountain Gorilla Trekking - Rwanda and Uganda
Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Rwanda and Uganda. Reserve a gorilla trekking tour to the renowned destinations of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda or Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park. We arrange an unforgettable safari experience that includes gorilla tours alongside other wildlife excursions. Begin your gorilla trekking journey from Kigali, exploring Volcanoes Park in Rwanda and include other destinations in Uganda.
We offer safaris that cater to various preferences, including a 1-day gorilla tour and 2-day gorilla safaris in Rwanda, as well as extended gorilla holidays in Uganda. These options are ideal for clients seeking to encounter Mountain Gorillas on a brief excursion, specifically in Rwanda’s Volcanoes and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, particularly in the Ruhija section, as well as Mgahinga National Park. Additionally, our offerings range from 2-day gorilla tours, which include an overnight stay near the parks, to multi-day safaris lasting up to 17 days, featuring primate and wildlife adventure tours. Our Mountain Gorilla trekking tours are tailored to incorporate wildlife safaris, including visits to the Savannah National Parks.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Other Tours
Get ready for an unforgettable Gorilla trekking adventure. Our Mountain Gorilla Trekking tours and other safari packages are thoughtfully tailored to meet your dreams of an incredible African getaway. We go beyond just Gorilla Trekking by incorporating additional thrilling experiences into our Gorilla tours. Our packages to Gorillas and wildlife excursions take you to some of Africa’s most stunning locations, in Rwanda and Uganda, guaranteeing you a memorable safari experience.
Destinations in Rwanda and Uganda offer exceptional safari opportunities. Therefore, we specialize in creating itineraries that blend gorilla tracking with exciting wildlife tours n both countries which include Gorilla trekking, Gorilla habituation and wildlife game safaris. Whether you wish to explore the beauty of Rwanda and Uganda or experience both, we ensure that these tours are seamless and delightful.
About Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Go for double Gorilla trekking on your holiday in Rwanda or Uganda. Gorilla safaris are the highlight of every African Safari holiday. We have great deals on gorilla tours. The once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure is a unique experience, coming close to these once-endangered species in their natural habitats. The one-hour experience with the Mountain Gorillas may not be enough for you for this encounter. Choosing double tracking not only gives you maximum time with these apes but also gives you a distinct experience in the natural wild. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest differs greatly from Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. In Bwindi, the thick vegetation in the mountainous forest is a thrill of the natural wilderness. You need to clear a path for each single trek you take.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking Destinations.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, located in southwestern Uganda, has an altitude ranging from 1,160m – 2,607m above sea level. 60% of the park sits at an elevation of over 2,000 meters. The lowest areas of the park are mostly in the northern tip, and the highest is Rwamunyonyi Peak at 2,607m on the eastern edge of the park. This elevation has made it easy for these Mountain Gorillas to find this place home. There are over 450 Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park, accounting for almost half of the world’s population.
On the other hand, the Virunga Conservation area, which covers Virunga National Park of DR Congo, Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, hosts over 800 Mountain Gorillas. However, a few groups have been habituated for visitors to track, and these are the only ones out of reach. Volcanoes Park in Rwanda has about 340 gorillas, and 175 are in reach for visitors on Gorilla expeditions in Rwanda.
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
The 4 days Bwindi Safari include 3 nights in Uganda. This also focuses on Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga and Bwindi Gorilla tour in Rushaga.
1 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking
This is a budget Gorilla trekking safari to Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. It starts from Kigali with an early morning 3:30 am drive through Cyanika border.
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Inquire about a one-day Gorilla Trekking Safari to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. It starts and ends in Kigali with an early morning drive.
Gorilla Safaris and destinations - Rwanda and Uganda
Mountain Gorilla Trekking are one of the most exciting safari activities in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. These tours attract visitors all year round to these destinations to come and take a glimpse. With such demand, efforts have been put forward in line with conservation. Gorilla permits have increased in price in recent years so that these creatures are preserved for more generations.
In Rwanda, a Gorilla permit costs 1500 dollars per person. This is because the mountain gorillas and their habitats have to be protected by limiting visits to avoid any frequent contact with humans. Volcanoes National Park is part of the great Virunga conservation area and is estimated to have over 600 Mountain Gorillas, of which 200 individuals are under habituated families for visitors to trek.
On the other side of Uganda in Bwindi National Park, the park with an area of 365 square kilometres, permits cost 800 dollars for each individual. Bwindi hosts over 400 gorillas, and it has 26 gorilla families ready to trekkers. With 4 sections, Bwindi forest stands at number one of the top destinations for Gorilla trekking in the region. Mgahinga National Park, on the slopes of Mount Muhabura is another gorilla destination with one habituated gorilla group. This is common for short trips from Kigali or Kisoro.
Mountain Gorillas live in the mountainous forests of Bwindi and Virunga conservation areas. These thick forests at times are harsh to go through, that’s why it is recommended to carry some gear while trekking these include;
- A raincoat; Rain is unpredictable
- Long-sleeved clothes (Shirts and trousers)
- Cloves and face masks – to avoid contaminating Gorillas
- Gutters to protect from red termites
- Hiking boots – the forests are sleperly at times
- Packed lunch and bottled water – time spent in the forest is unpredictable
Other Safaris - Wildlife Tours and Primate safaris
Mountain Gorilla Trekking and other safari packages are customized to meet your African holiday expectations. In this case, we craft our tour packages to include other adventure tours on top of Gorilla Trekking Safaris. These include wildlife tours to some of the most popular, with spectacular views that will give you the African Savannah safaris. Rwanda and Uganda both provide such safaris, and we create itineraries that combine gorilla and wildlife tours, or which include both Uganda and Rwanda.
Key highlights of the tours include Akagera National Park in Rwanda and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, ideal for game safaris. The renowned Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda, perfect for primate adventures. In Uganda, be sure not to miss Kibale Forest National Park, where you have a 100% chance of watching the Chimps. The Ishasha sector, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions, as well as the picturesque Kazinga Channel. Choosing us is your chance to witness incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Join us for the safari of a lifetime!
8 Days Primate Safaris
Track the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest in Uganda and the Kibale forest Chimpanzees on the 8-day Uganda Safari. The wildlife to Queen Elizabeth will be on this trip with several game drives and a boat ride at Kazinga Channel.
7 Days Gorillas and Nature Safaris in Nyungwe Forest
Combine Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe tour to the famous Canopy walk and hiking. You will visit the Kivu belt starting from Cyangugu through Kibuye at the lake shore to Gisenyi.
11 Days Rwanda and Uganda Combined Safari
For the first day, you will go Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and the second day – Golden Monkey tracking lastly will be a hike to the Dian Foessy Grave in Karisimbi before you head back to Kigali
4 Days Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Dian Fossey
For the first day, you will go Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and the second day – Golden Monkey tracking lastly will be a hike to the Dian Foessy Grave in Karisimbi before you head back to KigaliWhy choose us
Customized Safari Packages for your interest
We have crafted safari packages, which you will forge with our team to make the most of your safari adventure holiday in Africa.
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Our team is full of safari guides who will provide you with all the details required for your trip, from the day you arrive until you leave.
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