Gorilla tours in Rwanda and Uganda offer an opportunity to see the endangered mountain gorillas in their living room, with tours available in both countries. In Rwanda, trekking tour are done in Volcanoes National Park while in Uganda, gorilla treks occur in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks.
With Wild Gorilla Tours, tour packages vary in length and can be combined with other activities like wildlife viewing, chimpanzee trekking and cultural experiences with permit costs and tour prices depending on the country and specific package.
My entire trip in Rwanda and Uganda was definitely a bucket list adventure and I would do it again. The entire trip was a positive overwhelming experience. It is one of the cleanest countries I have visited. The people seemed to be happy and proud of the culture and their country. I was never concerned for my safety.
The security at the airport is very diligent and painstakingly repetitious but I wouldn’t have it otherwise. Everyone was polite and made sure we had our tickets and completed luggage inspection in plenty of time for departure for home.
In Rwanda, my trip into Volcanoes National Park to see the mountain gorillas was very well organized. My 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour discovers the wonders of Volcanoes National Park on exciting one day tour and if you are 01 person you can save $2,000 and if more than 01 person it comes cheaper from $ 1800 and below depending on the number of travelers.
The day starts as early as 4:00am in the morning. My day began with a packed breakfast and with a scenic drive of 2 and a half hours to the park. Upon arrival at Kinigi Park headquarters, we received a comprehensive briefing from the park warden about the gorilla trekking experience.
We were then assigned to a gorilla group and head to the designated trekking starting point by 8:30am. We begin our journey with a scenic drive through Rwanda’s countryside before arriving at the park. We then entered into the forest on a guided trek through misty rainforest to encounter the rare and majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This immersive experience offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscape all in a single unforgettable day.
The trek through lush forests to find the mountain gorillas may last between 2 to 8 hours. But, once we encountered these majestic creatures, we were given a maximum of one hour to observe and photograph them in their natural habitat. After this unforgettable experience, return to the vehicle for a transfer to the next destination.
Please be sure to hire one of the men to assist you on your walk. It is only $10 US dollars and some of these men are reformed poachers. They are kind and very dedicated to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trek.
They are kind and much dedicated to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trek. Several park rangers escort you and welcome any questions you have. Our overnight stay was at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. We had delicious food and delightful entertainment from the local youngsters with native dance.
In Uganda
I did another gorilla trek in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The dense montane forests of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the extreme south west corner of Uganda support approximately half of the World’s remaining population of the endangered mountain gorilla.
These gorillas form part of a population of approximately 459 which live in the Virunga Mountains on the borders between the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. In 1991 the Bwindi Impenetrable and the Mgahinga National Parks were created to protect the forest in the hope of extending the gorilla habitat.
On a 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is a magical trip into the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you should expect a gorilla trek experience. One hour with these gentle giants is all it takes to change your whole life experience. This 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking can be tailor made to suit your style. Inquire with Wild Gorilla Tours’ team of experts to make sure you get your desired safari package, including the right accommodation, transportation, meals and gorilla permits.
