Silverback Gorilla Tour Packages In Uganda & Rwanda (2024)
Travel with Silverback Gorilla Tour for the ultimate gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in Uganda and Rwanda at budget friendly prices. With over 15 years of offering guided gorilla tours, Silverback gorilla tour is your reliable travel agency to choose for your Uganda and Rwanda gorilla Safari experience. Silverback Gorilla Tour invites you to explore unique and captivating destinations on the most popular mountain gorilla safari adventures, unique experiences that can be enjoyed in only three countries in the world.
Looking for a Gorilla tour in Uganda, Rwanda, or DR Congo? Look no further – We offer customized gorilla tours along side other travel experiences such as chimpanzee trekking, game viewing, cultural tours and birding excursions among others . Interestingly all our travel packages are custom made and can be adjusted any time to fit the travelers time and interests. Book your Gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo with Silverback Gorilla Tour for a pocket friendly lifetime experience . Our Silverback Gorilla safaris take you deep into the jungle forests of East Africa where the endangered mountain gorillas live offering you the best gorilla trekking safaris at affordable rates
Travel deep into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in D.R. Congo for Gorilla Trekking Experiences. Feel free to select from our carefully assorted comprehensive Gorilla tour itineraries provided on our website or read through them to get incredible road trip ideas and rest assured of a safari full of lasting memories.
At Silverback Gorilla tours, we believe that every little idea does matter and can make a difference. Reach out to our great team and let us put together your ideas.
In addition to gorilla tours, Silverback gorilla tour offer you guided game viewing safaris to see the “big five” and other savannah animals in the wilderness. Our Uganda game safaris are well done in Murchison falls Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley, Pian Upe game reserve and Lake Mburo National parks. Guided game drives are organized in the morning evening and at times in the night. Game drives expose you to various wild animals grazing and browsing while predators are seen hunting and feasting on their preys.
Other interesting experiences to enjoy with Maranatha Tours and Travel include chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, cultural tours, mountain climbing, nature/forest walks, golden monkey trekking and city tours among others.
We cater to all kinds of travelers both solo, family an group tours. Our Africa tour pricing system is completely flexible, offering visitors alternatives to choose from the budget, deluxe or luxury tour packages hence giving you an affordable Uganda safari or Rwanda Gorilla Tour choice.
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2024 Best Silverback Gorilla Trekking Tours & Safaris
3 Days Uganda Silverback Gorilla Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a Silverback Gorilla Trekking Safari offering you a great opportunity to enjoy face-to-face interaction with the massive mountain gorillas. READ MORE
4 Days Silverback Gorilla & Wildlife Tour is an exceptional Short Silverback Uganda Safari taking you through a thrilling Mountain Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable. READ MORE
5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari offers the best of Guided game viewing experience in Queen Elizabeth and Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. READ MORE
Top Silverback Gorilla Tour Packages
1 Day Short Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park starting and ending in Kigali. You will be picked from your hotel in Kigali very early in the morning by 4:30 am. READ MORE
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking to Volcanoes National Park on a day trek with the gorillas and another with the golden monkeys, an endangered monkey species that is so playful and endemic to the Virunga. READ MORE
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour and chimpanzee tracking safari take you to Rwanda’s best primate destinations to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees while in their natural environment. READ MORE
Silverback Congo Gorilla Tour Packages
3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour is one of the budget Congo Gorilla Safari that sets you to explore Kahuzi-Biega National Park. READ MORE
3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike Congo Safari takes you through unforgettable hiking safari experience to the active Nyiragongo Mountain located in Virunga National Park. READ MORE
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes national park and Nyiragongo lava lake hiking tour in Congo. READ MORE
Guide to Silverback Gorilla Trekking Tours
- Best Time to Trek Gorillas in Uganda
- Age recommended for gorilla trekking
- Gorilla Groups in Bwindi National Park
- How many people per gorilla group?
- What is gorilla trekking?
- Gorilla permits cost in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC
- Drive time to Virunga from Rwanda
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Gorilla trekking rules and Regulations in D.R. Congo
- How is gorilla trekking conducted in Uganda
- Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Guide
- Packing List for a Gorilla Trek
- Mountain Gorillas in D.R. Congo
- Tracking Gorillas in Buhoma Region
- Location of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- What to bring for gorilla trekking in Rwanda
- What is a gorilla habituation experience
Why Go Gorilla Trekking with Silverback Gorilla Tours?
At Silverback Gorilla Tours , we believe that every holiday is an adventure to learn and experience new things. Gorilla Safaris with us provide the perfect combination of excitement, education, relaxation, safety, and comfort.
Expertise – We have been in operation for 15 years with the principal idea of being top sellers of classic African safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, East Africa. Our team have wealth of knowledge and skills required to make something unusual for every traveler.
Giving Back to Local Communities– Silverback Gorilla Tours believes that happiness isn’t something already made, but rather comes from our actions. Love for the local communities is what sets us from the rest. As we continue to thrive and grow as a business, creating that smile in the face of a local person to us is the most powerful and inspirational thing.
Silverback Gorilla Tours does collaborate with different Organizations, Volunteers, Religious Institutions such as Watoto Ministries, Compassion International and others. We engage in a number of community outreach projects and our safaris are uniquely designed in that 10% from our safari profits is donated to support orphans and poor children.
More about Silverback Gorilla Tours
Whether you call it Silverback Gorilla Tours or Silverback Gorilla Tour, the experience is all about meeting face to face the giant silverback together with his family members in their families. YES, silverback gorilla tours take you deeper into the dense forests of East and Central Africa where these endangered primates live. Maranatha Tours and travel customizes best silverback gorilla tours to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at best prices. Seeing a silverback gorilla family guard his family is undeniably a highlight for any travelers doing gorilla trekking in Africa!.
Who is the silverback Gorilla?
Silverback Gorilla the head/father of the gorilla family. The silverback is the father of all gorillas in the entire family. He is the family head who determines the movements and activities to be done in the family. All other gorillas are submissive to the father just like in a human home where the dad is the overall.
There is only one silverback in each gorilla family because there cannot be tow fathers in one family. The silverback gorilla has a right to mate with all adult female gorillas in his family. The silverback Gorilla keeps an eye open guarding his family members. In case of any insecurity sensed, the silverback beats his chest to scare away the strangers. All family members are submissive to the Silverback
Silverback Gorilla Tours Uganda
Be part of our guided silverback Uganda gorilla tours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks both located in south western Uganda. Uganda silverback gorilla tours offer you chance to encounter one of the 21 habituated gorilla families in the Pearl of Africa.
If you are trekking in Bwindi Forest, you will trek in any one of the four gorilla sectors that make up Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. The 1 Day gorilla trekking Uganda is the shortest gorilla safari package you can do starting and ending in Kigali Rwanda. The list of gorilla families in Uganda to trek on your Uganda silverback gorilla tour include:
1. Rushegura family
2. Mubare Family
3. Bikying Family
4. Rwigi Family
5. Kyaguliro Family
6. Kutu Family
7. Christmas Family
8. Nshongi Family
9. Mishaya Family
10. Busingye Family
11. Nkuringo gorilla family among others
Silverback Gorilla Tours Rwanda
Go silverback gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National park located in north western Rwanda. The park is home to over 300 mountain gorillas which is the highest population in the Virunga Conservation Area. Rwanda silverback Gorilla Tours give you chance to trek one of the 10 gorilla families in this bamboo Forest. The gorilla groups in Rwanda include Ububano, Agashya, Kwitonda, Karisimbi, Hirwa, Susa A, Amahoro, Pablo and Titus Gorilla families. The gorilla trek Rwanda prices starts from $1500 for a permit. Rwanda offers the luxury silverback gorilla tours compared to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
How much does it cost to see silverback gorilla?
The cost of seeing silverback gorilla tour depend on which country you visit. Gorilla trekking permits cost differently in each country. In Rwanda, a single gorilla permit costs $1500 while in Uganda it costs $800. Trekking gorillas in Congo costs $450 and if you want to do gorilla habituation in Rushaga Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, the permit costs $1500. Where can I see a silverback gorilla?
Silverback gorillas are only seen in two locations ie Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park and the Virunga Conservation Area shared between Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National park in Rwanda and Virunga National park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Why is gorilla trekking so expensive?
Its undeniable that gorilla trekking is one of the most expensive travel experiences in the world. The adventure is categorize as expensive due to the high cost that comes with it. Imagine $1500 for a single permit for just an hour with the gorillas! The major reason for the high cost of mountain gorillas is the endangered nature of the gorillas. These primates are highly endangered hence require protection. Gorilla permits are also expensive to limit the number of visitors flocking into gorilla parks which can cause more harm than good to the gorillas.
Some people also ask
Are there silverback gorillas in Uganda?
YES, there are silverback gorillas in Uganda in the two gorilla Parks which are Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks. There are 21 gorilla families habituated in Uganda and each gorilla group is headed by a silverback Gorilla. Uganda silverback gorilla tours offer you chance to meet and interact with silverback gorillas in their respective families.
Where is the best place to see silverback Gorillas?
Some people say Uganda is the best place to see silverback gorillas. There are 21 gorilla families habituated in Uganda and the total number of gorillas is over 500 most of which live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. Also, Uganda offers pocket friendly silverback gorilla tours at $800 each. On the other hand, Volcanoes national Park offers the best luxury silverback gorilla tours. Each gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 but the magical encounter with gorillas is worth it. Also, Volcanoes National park is the most accessible park located 2-3 hours drive from Kigali airport. Its the best place for short time travelers.
What else can i add on gorilla trekking?
In addition to silverback gorilla trekking, travelers to Rwanda and Uganda have other interesting activities to do. The Silverback gorilla trekking addons include volcano climbing (mount Nyiragongo, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Bisoke, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura, Mount Sabyinyo), chimpanzee trekking in Kayambua forest Uganda and Nyungwe Forest National ark in Uganda.
Also, enjoy guided game viewing in savannah pars of Uganda which include Murchison Falls Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley and Lake Mburo national parks. In Rwanda game safaris are done in Akagera National park located in eastern Rwanda.
When is the best time for silverback Gorilla Tours
Dry season from June to September and December to February is the best time for silverback Gorilla Tours. The season is dry and trekking through the dense forests is much easier as compared to rainy/wet season. However, gorilla permits tend to sell out quickly during the dry season which limit chances of last minute bookers. If you want discounted offers, wet season from March to May and September to November is the best time for you. Low season is normally characterized by fewer visits which attract discounted offers from hotels and others service providers.
What is the cheapest way to see silverback gorilla tours
Whereas silverback gorilla tours are expensive, there are ways you can make the experience cheaper. Firstly, consider traveling during low season when lodges, hotels and other service providers are giving discounted offers. Also, travel as a group so as to share costs of transport and accommodation. Our group gorilla tours are cheaper compared to private tours.
Is it allowed to touch a silverback gorilla?
No, touching a silverback gorilla is highly prohibited in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. During pre gorilla trekking briefing, travelers are advised nit to touch the gorillas. The endangered primates are man’s close relative and touching them can spread human wildlife diseases.
What are the Don’ts of silverback gorilla trekking tour?
The things you mist not do on the silverback gorilla tour include , Do not touch the gorillas, do not trek gorillas when sick, do not look direct into the eyes of the gorillas, do not use flashlight cameras, do not litter in the gorilla park, Do not eat in the presence of gorillas, Do not smoke and do not shout when with the gorillas.
Conclusively, a silverback gorilla tour is a dream come true! Contact us for customized and budget silverback gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.