Congo and Uganda are both gorilla tracking destinations that offer you a different experience in the wild. Both countries have 2 Gorilla National Parks where gorilla tracking takes place; Uganda has Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park whereas Congo has Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park all parks offer same activity but different experiences.

Below are the same as the reasons for gorilla tracking in Congo versus Uganda, after reading through then make a decision where to go for gorilla tracking in Congo.

Gorilla tracking in Congo Vs Uganda

Congo is the only mountain gorilla destination that offers the cheapest gorillas tracking permit at $ 400 per person per trek that allows visitors to meet gorillas in their natural environment of a maximum of an hour compared to Uganda.

The terrain of Kahuzi Biega and Virunga National Park in Congo is favorable and bit more open and less difficult compared to Uganda, therefore it’s easier to get a good view. Gorilla trekking in Congo promises to be the adventure of a lifetime.

Congo is the only ever country where visitors can do both mountain gorillas and low land gorillas. The mountain gorillas are located in Virunga National Park and low land gorillas are located in Kahuzi Biega National Park this makes Congo the most gorilla adventurous.

It’s only in Virunga National Park in Congo where you can do both activities mountain gorilla tracking and chimpanzee trekking other than in Uganda where mountain gorilla tracking and chimpanzee trekking takes place in different National Parks.

Congo is the only country in the world with the gorilla orphanage, visit Congo for gorilla tracking takes you to Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage Center that located at Virunga National Park headquarters in Rumangabo that makes your experience worthwhile.

Visiting Congo for gorilla tracking is like killing two birds with one stone, this explains that visitors can do gorilla tracking in the same Park can hike Mount Nyiragongo the most active Volcano in Africa with the World’s largest Lava Lake.

Virunga National Park is the oldest Park in Africa and second in the all world after Yellowstone National Park in the USA. Tracking gorillas in Virunga National Park in Congo adds a stone to your tracking experience that boasts glaciers in the north, tropical rain forests, savanna and active volcanoes that you can’t find in Uganda Gorilla National Parks.

Gorilla tracking in Uganda Vs Congo

It’s only in Uganda where mountain gorillas are tracked in two National Parks (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park) this assures visitors to track mountain gorillas at its best other than in Congo where mountain gorillas are found in Virunga National Park.

Uganda has over 21 gorilla families habituated for gorilla trekking making it the only a country with the highest number of gorilla families other than in Congo where gorilla families are 8 meaning that Uganda is a hub for mountain gorillas families.

It’s only found in Uganda where they offer a gorilla trekking certificate. A Gorilla Trekking Certificate is a card or document given to tourists after having successfully mountain gorilla trekking. Gorilla Trekking Certificate is a sign of appreciating you to honor us to serve you and conserving the mountain gorillas in their natural home. It’s evidence that you participate in gorilla trekking in Uganda. It served immediately after doing gorilla trekking at the Park headquarters which bears your name, a gorilla group/ family/ sector as well as the National Park and country.

Uganda offers a wide range of accommodations options compared to Congo, from mid-budget to luxury which offers you beautiful scenic views to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest include Mahogany springs, Buhoma safari lodge, Trackers safari lodge, cloud safari lodge, and among others which are on international standard.

Uganda is the only country that has the highest gorilla permits among other countries where mountain gorilla trekking takes place. Besides having the highest gorilla families in the world, Uganda is the leading country with the highest gorilla permit with over 160 gorilla permits is issued every day.

Uganda is home to about half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas with over 459 out of 1069 the remaining mountain gorillas in the world.

Safety-wise, Uganda is the safest and peaceful country for gorilla tracking compare to Congo. Congo has experienced rebels in over the last 30 years in Virunga National Park which is also still excit1ed. However, gorilla tracking in Congo is still taking place and welcoming to everyone all year around.