Be part of our custom-made silverback gorilla tours to Bwindi Forest and the Virunga Conservation Area. At Maranatha Tours and Travel, we specialize in personalized gorilla trekking tour packages, guiding travelers to gorilla natural habitats. Sneak into the impenetrable Forest of Bwindi and meet up with one of the 20 gorilla families that live there. Our Uganda gorilla safaris are mainly done in Bwindi Forest, home to the world’s highest gorilla population, while others are done in Mgahinga Gorilla Park, which houses one Nyakagyezi gorilla family. Our Uganda gorilla tours also include spending four hours with wild gorillas on the Gorilla habituation experience, as you take part in training wild gorillas to make them familiar with human beings. Bwindi Forest is bisected into four regions, and you can trek any one of them. Additional activities to do in Uganda gorilla parks include Batwa community visits, nature walks, volcano climbing, and golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla Park.
In addition, Maranatha Tours and Travel offer guided luxury gorilla trips in Rwanda to Volcanoes National Park. Book any one of our Rwanda gorilla tours and enjoy the company of the Rwanda gorillas in their natural home. Over 400 mountain gorillas inhabit the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park and have been habituated into 10 families. The permit to see the Rwanda gorillas costs $1500 and can be booked through Maranatha Tours or the Rwanda Development Board. The park is located roughly a 3-hour drive from Kigali International Airport, which makes it the easiest to reach gorilla park suitable for short gorilla tours. On your Rwanda tour for meetings or conferences, endeavor to add a 1 Day gorilla trekking adventure to Volcanoes National Park. You can also combine gorilla tracking with other wildlife experiences, such as game viewing in Akagera, Mount Karisimbi and Bisoke hiking, or chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe ForestCongo gorilla tours in Virunga National Park are currently on hold as the government investigates and works on security issues. However, Kahuzi Biega National Park is open, and travelers are allowed to go and visit the eastern lowland gorillas.
Gorilla Tours Uganda
Gorilla tours in Uganda are so far the most magical conducted in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks in the southwest of the East African country. The Pearl of Africa shelters the highest number of mountain gorillas, totaling over 500, hence making it the number one pick for Gorilla safaris. A total of about 21 gorilla groups are habituated in the two places, meaning profusely 168 gorilla permits can be sold every single day. For only $800 per person, permits can be purchased from Uganda Wildlife Authority. Learn More
Gorilla Tours Rwanda
Gorilla tours in Rwanda are only available within Volcanoes National Park, in the northwest of the country. This Protected Area was established in 1925 and presently offers up to 12 habituated gorilla families for trekking; hence, 96 permits are obtainable every day. Each Rwanda gorilla permit costs $1,500, issued by the Rwanda Development Board. You can as do both with us at Maranatha Tours & Travel, the trusted travel agent. Learn More.
Packing list for Gorilla Tours to Uganda, Rwanda & Congo
You can do everything required of you to have a successful gorilla safari but if your packing list is off-track, be sure of facing more challenges or even ruining the entire experience. Among the things you should pack include long-sleeved shirts, breathable safari pants, lightweight rain jacket, sturdy hiking boots, insect repellant, sunglasses, waterproof backpack, basic first aid kit, gardening gloves, toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hair comb, hand and body lotion, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, wet wipes and sanitary towels for female travelers), good camera with extra memory space, batteries and charger, pair of binoculars, wide brim hat, travel documents and most importantly your gorilla permit
Other commonly asked Questions about Gorilla Tours
What is the cost of seeing gorillas?
The cost of visiting gorillas varies depending on different factors, ranging from $1000 to over $2500. The factors that determine the overall cost of gorilla trekking include the cost of gorilla permit. Each gorilla permit costs $1500 in Rwanda, $800 in Uganda and $450 in Congo’s Virunga National Park. In addition to gorilla permits, the cost to visit gorillas is determined by the extra activities on the gorilla trip, type of accommodation, the number of days, and transportation, among others
Gorilla permit cost in Uganda
The price of trekking gorillas in Uganda depend on the nationality of the travelers. Each permit costs $800 for foreign non residents, $700 for foreign residents and UGX 300,000 for East African citizens. All Uganda permits are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority, the government body responsible for gorilla conservation and tourism in the Pearl of Africa
Is Gorilla Trekking is cheaper in Uganda or Rwanda?
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is cheaper than Rwanda. A permit in Uganda costs $800, which is cheap compared to $1500 in Rwanda. One Rwanda gorilla permit is almost equal to two Uganda permits in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
What is the cheapest way to go gorilla trekking?
Whereas gorilla trekking is considered an expensive adventure, there are several ways to do gorilla trekking cheaply. These include among others, trekking gorillas in Congo or Uganda, traveling in the low season, booking low-budget lodges/hotels, reducing the number of gorilla trekking days, traveling by public means, and traveling as a group to share costs
Which month is best to trek gorillas?
Dry months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February are considered the best months to trek gorillas. the months are characterized by or no less rains, which make gorilla trekking easy. However, there is high demand for gorilla permits during this time which require advance gorilla permit booking.
What is the age limit for gorilla trekking?
15 years is the age limit for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. During booking, travelers are asked passports to confirm their age and nationality. Children aged below 15 years are considered vulnerable
How do I book gorilla trekking?
Booking for gorilla trekking is well done through any trusted travel agent licensed to offer gorilla tours in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. There are several travel operators, such as Silverback Gorilla Tour, which is one of the trusted travel agencies. Contact us now and we shall offer you a customized gorilla tour package of your choice.
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