Gorilla Safaris | Gorilla Trekking Tours
African Safaris | East African Safaris | Beautiful, diverse, and filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, African safaris offer travelers the opportunity to explore some of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes and wildlife destinations. From the vast savannahs of East Africa to lush forests, mountain ranges, and scenic lakes, every destination provides unique experiences that make each journey truly memorable. Whether you are planning East African safaris in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, or Tanzania, you can enjoy exceptional game viewing, cultural encounters, breathtaking scenery, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures that showcase the very best of Africa’s natural wonders.
Gorilla Safaris | Gorilla Tours – Uganda Gorilla Trekking
Uganda Safaris : Uganda is one of the finest African Safari destinations – we offer a variety of iconic Uganda safari packages ranging from gorilla trekking tours, Uganda birding safaris, game viewing safaris, Uganda camping safaris, cultural safaris, hiking tours, adventure sports and many others.
Scheduled or tailor made Uganda Gorilla Safaris
We offer scheduled Uganda Tours in which you can join like minded travelers for a thrilling escorted group tour in Uganda. The group tours are relatively cheaper, but still offer the ultimate Uganda safari experience. While on a scheduled safari, a maximum of 6 people is allocated per vehicle thus everyone is guaranteed a window seat. We have a huge selection of quality accommodation in every national park and major tourist towns where our guests can spend the nights. Browse our scheduled safaris.
Tailor made safaris – Every individual traveler has their own dream African safari, our expert staff is here to help you plan your safari. We can tailor your safari based on your desired activities or based on your budget. Uganda safaris have endless possibilities and you can never explore all Uganda’s wonders in a single visit, contact us to start planning your Uganda safari.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Uganda safaris will offer you the best packages and trips that will help you get enough experience in nature, you will get to see the beauty of Uganda and the nature at its best top. You will get to enjoy our trained, caring, experienced and skilled guides who will take you through the trip till it ends.
Uganda has got tour companies such Adventure in the wild safaris who provide safari packages to its clients such as the gorilla trekking packages, chimpanzee trekking, birding in Uganda, game viewing safaris, Uganda camping safaris, cultural safaris, hiking mountains safaris, the adventure sports to mention but a few.
Why visit Uganda?
Uganda is endowed with beautiful landscapes, and a variety of wildlife. A Uganda Holiday therefore allows you explore the true African wild. There are over 10 national parks and reserves in Uganda which can be visited all year round. Uganda Safaris offer you the opportunity to relax away from the big cities back home, the activities, the people and the lodges collectively make Uganda a great travel destination for your trip. You can book Uganda Bonding trips, Groups safaris, Honey moon and couple trips or even solo adventure. At Adventure in the wild safaris, we help you plan the best adventure in Uganda right from when you inquire till when you finally book your safari. Contact us to book your next safari!
UGANDA GORILLA SAFARIS
- 10 Day Uganda Safari
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Uganda Gorilla Destinations
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Mgahinga National Park
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The Democratic republic of Congo offers a unique experience in the Virunga jungles where you can truly explore one beauty of Africa.
The virunga national park is home to the Congo mountain gorillas, and the Nyiragongo active volcano. Unlike Uganda and Rwanda, congo also has the lowland gorillas which you can visit in Kahuzi biega.
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Best Congo Travel Deals
The Democratic republic of Congo offers a unique experience in the Virunga jungles where you can truly explore one beauty of Africa.
The virunga national park is home to the Congo mountain gorillas, and the Nyiragongo active volcano. Unlike Uganda and Rwanda, congo also has the lowland gorillas which you can visit in Kahuzi biega.
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Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train,...
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train,...
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train,...
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train,...
GORILLA TREKKING UGANDA – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Gorilla trekking in Uganda, the “pearl of Africa” is fantastic compared to any other experience in Africa. The environment of the trek through the jungle is unbelievable. With each movement ones expectations develops and the reward of sighting the remaining few gorillas in the world is amazing. The location, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is confirmed one of the most fascinating in all of Africa. It was gazetted as national park in 1991 with the mubare group as the first group of gorillas in 1993. It has been confirmed that as a result of poaching, there has been a reduction in the number of gorillas all over the world. In total there are 1000 mountain gorillas in the world as per the 2018 census with Uganda holding 50% of the total population.
To see the gorillas is spectacular because the tourists are get to see them in their natural habitat. so get an opportunity to go gorilla trekking in Uganda with the largest population of mountain gorillas in the world.
WHAT IS GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA?
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a long walk into the thick forest like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of the gorillas. The hike involves getting a bit untidy, getting tired and travel into the bush through the “impenetrable” forest with an experienced local guide to find a family of habituated gorillas. Gorilla trekking is awesome and leaves tourists with unforgettable story to narrate in life.
WHERE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS ARE, IN UGANDA.
Mountain gorillas are found in the Virunga Mountains in DRC and Rwanda as well as in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Worldwide, Uganda contains of 50% of the total mountain gorillas left with about 450 of them living in Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Bwindi is well known for gorilla trekking in Uganda and it is located in the southwestern part of the country and its one of the most popular national parks in East Africa.
Bwindi is divided into four sectors : Buhoma sector, Nkuringo sector, Rushaga sector and Ruhija sector. These sectors have an impressive array of luxury lodges and campsites as well as restaurants, craft stalls and guiding services.
BUHOMA SECTOR IN THE NORTH.
This is the most popular sector for trekkers consisting of four gorilla groups which are used to humans. The groups are mubare, habinyanja,nkuringo and the rushegura group of gorillas. This sector has many developed and comfortable accommodation like Buhoma community rest camp, sanctuary govilla forest camp, Buhoma lodge, CTPH gorilla conservation camp and silverback lodge
NKURINGO SECTOR.
This sector has gorilla groups like the nkirungo group, named after a Rukiga word meaning round hill. Accommodation in this sector is cheap and affordable for example clouds mountain gorilla lodge, Nkuringo gorilla camp, nshongi camp and chameleon hill camp
RUHIJA SECTOR IN THE EAST.
Ruhija sector has the following group of gorillas; the bitukura group which was named after a river in which they were first seen and it consists of 12 members including 4 silverbacks. The sector contains accommodations like, Ruhija gorilla safari lodge, Ruhija gorilla mist camp’ Trekkers Tavern mist camp AND Ruhija gorilla resort.
RUSHAGA SECTOR IN THE SOUTH.
Rushaga is composed of nshongi gorilla family, mishaya family, kahungye family and Bweza family group and visitors can settle at Gorilla safari lodge and Chameleon hill lodge.
WHAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA
A classic day of trekking begins at an appointed meeting area for example at Buhoma park headquarters where visitors show up any a given time and for a short video and gorilla briefing with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. After that the tourists are divided into small groups of about 8 members and are assigned to different gorilla groups. the group number is because small groups are easy to manage and they do not scare the gorillas. The Habinyanja group of gorillas has a family of 17 gorillas which is the largest habituated gorilla family in Bwindi National Park
WHERE TO START FROM FOR GORILLA TREKKING
The starting point depends on the Gorilla group to which you have been assigned. Some groups start their trek from headquarters of the particular sectors (Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija or Nkuiringo) while others have to drive into the forest as a starting point but in most cases tourists do not know where their trek will start from not until the day of trekking. Once in their starting points, tourists are supposed to follow their respective ranger guides who will lead them through the thick forest. Armed guards are also provided for security.
HOW LONG IS A GORILLA TREK
Coming across these gorillas can take the time interval if one to five hours or even more because the trekkers have to figure out where the gorillas have moved to day by day. The trek is relatively hard but tourists in a good body shape and health would enjoy gorilla trekking in Uganda so much. But if a tourist is uncomfortable carrying their luggage during the trek, he/she can hire some of the local porters from surrounding villages ant they cost $15 a day with a tip for example the friendly BATWA community .
WHAT NEXT AFTER FINDING THE GORILLAS
After finding the gorillas, tourists are expected to observe, ask questions, take photos and videos of the animals though eating or drinking and flash photographs are prohibited.
Secondly tourists should not walk closer than seven meters to the gorillas because they are highly considered to be susceptible to human diseases. This is to ensure your safety while trekking the gorillas.
After about an hour, tourists are supposed to trek back through the forest because too much time of staying with the gorillas can make them suspicious and uncomfortable about the environment.
BEST TIME FOR GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA
Gorilla trekking is done throughout the year and gorilla trekking permits are issued day by day but most tourists enjoy trekking during the dry months of the year which is January-February and May-September. During these months, the land is drier though some little rain drops are experienced but its more comfortable for the tourists due to the less muddy conditions and clear sky.
PERMIT COST FOR GORILLA TREKKING
The permit cost for gorilla trekking in Uganda is $800 per person and gorilla habituating is $1500 per person. The permit can be got from Uganda Wildlife Authority through us at Adventure in the wild safaris. Rwanda’s $1500 whereas the cost for DRC is $400 due to recorded political instability in the country.
HOW THE GORILLA TREKKING PERMITS ARE ACQUIRED
The most convenient way of getting a gorilla trekking permit is by going with a local operator of Bwindi impenetrable national park like Adventure in the wild safaris. However tourists are advised to Adventure in the wild safaris earlier before the travel such that we can check tell you the Gorilla Trekking permit availability and thus reserve it for you.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA
Uganda generally experiences two dry and wet seasons. However Bwindi impenetrable national park is a little moist even during the dry season because of the nature of Bwindi National Park being a tropical rain forest.
Tourists are advised to carry at least two long sleeved shirts, lightweight and waterproof safari clothes, binoculars, gardening cloves, insect repellent with DEET, and a good sized back bag for keeping in all your belongings. Cameras are also recommended for taking pictures and forever have a sweet memory of the unforgettable adventure in Uganda.
Walking sticks are provided at your respective campsites and lodges by the local operators to enable easy penetration into the “impenetrable” national park.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA
Uganda generally experiences two dry and wet seasons. However Bwindi impenetrable national park is a little moist even during the dry season because of the nature of Bwindi National Park being a tropical rain forest.
Tourists are advised to carry at least two long sleeved shirts, lightweight and waterproof safari clothes, binoculars, gardening cloves, insect repellent with DEET, and a good sized back bag for keeping in all your belongings. Cameras are also recommended for taking pictures and forever have a sweet memory of the unforgettable adventure in Uganda.
Walking sticks are provided at your respective campsites and lodges by the local operators to enable easy penetration into the “impenetrable” national park.
HOW YOUR GORILLA TOUR HELPS CONSERVE THE GORILLAS
The money raised from tourism is used to conserve the few remaining gorillas in Uganda since these animals are highly endangered. This has promoted to an increase in the number of mountain gorillas of lately. I would like to add on the power to save these gorillas is in the tourist’s hands only by visiting them.
Part of the money is also given to the surrounding local communities in Bwindi to promote education and provision of food.
