Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi From Kigali 2022

Gorilla trekking is of no doubt one interesting wildlife activity that has caught the eyes of many travelers today. It is a thrilling primate adventure mainly involves on-foot-walk experience in the lush jungles of Africa to see gorillas in the wild. It exposes tourists to world’s massive mountain gorillas particularly for those of you on gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Treks to view the endangered mountain gorillas is only possible in 3 African states; Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. This also means that few habitats exist for tourists to capture the incredible sight of these rare apes. The only parks to visit for mountain gorilla trekking include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda; the Virunga National Park in Eastern DR Congo and Volcanoes National Park in Northwestern Rwanda.

Why go border crossing to trek gorillas in Bwindi from Kigali

While on Uganda gorilla safari, there is possibility to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali. It is safer to travel from Kigali to Bwindi to track mountain gorillas. You can take a flight up-to Kigali International Airport and then you transfer to Uganda through border crossing.

From Kigali, there are 2 border crossings to access Uganda or Rwanda. These include Katuna also popular as Gatuna border that connects to Kabale and Chanika border that leads to Kisoro. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali is the shortest and simplest way to connect to Uganda to track mountain gorillas. The distance between Bwindi and Kigali is 3-4 hours’ drive unlike traveling from Kampala to Bwindi which takes about 8-10 hours’ drive.

Border crossing gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda offers a perfect opportunity to tourists on short gorilla tour. This is especially if you are planning to go for a 1 day gorilla tour in Bwindi or 2 days gorilla safari or even long Uganda gorilla safari but you don’t wish to drive back to Kampala/Entebbe.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali allows you save a lot more. Gorilla permits in Uganda are issued out at a relatively affordable rate unlike US Dollars 1500 in Rwanda. This can help you facilitate other activities in addition to gorilla trekking.

Mountain gorillas still exist in small numbers accounting for a total of about 1063 and a trek to see them is such a thrilling encounter of a lifetime. Over 459 of these magnificent creatures are all in Bwindi.

Mountain gorillas are similar to humans the fact that they have 98% of their DNA similar to that of humans. Given the good relationship between Uganda and Rwanda, it is possible to cross to any of these countries to trek to see mountain gorillas. Majority have witnessed these impressively massive apes on gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali.

The cost of the gorilla trekking tour permits

A gorilla trekking permit is one essential tool everyone on gorilla tour should have. It is what allows you to track one of the gorilla families in Bwindi. Permits for gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park are issued at US Dollars 700 (foreign non-residents), US Dollars 600 (for foreign residents) and Shs. 250000 (East African Community citizens).

These are obtainable through a reliable tour operator and Maranatha Tours and Travel is always available to assist you secure your gorilla permit early as well as plan the best gorilla safari to Bwindi.

Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi

Gorilla trek safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are done in anyone of the 4 gorilla sectors. They include Rushaga region, Buhoma, Ruhija and Nkuringo area. This 331sq.kms gorilla safari park shelters 20 habituated gorilla families and these can be tracked in the 4 gorilla regions. They include Kahungye, Oruzogo, Nshongi, Mishaya, Busingye, Bweza, Rwingi, Bushaho, Bikingi, Rushegura, Mubare, Bitukura, Habinyanja, Kyaguriro, Katwe, Christmas, Mukiza, Nkuringo, Kutu and Mucunguzi.

Only 8 visitors are allowed to trek one habituated gorilla family. A trek to see mountain gorillas is lengthy and unpredictable. It may take 2 to 6 hours and it largely involves exploring more about gorilla behaviors, taking their pictures and a lot more. This is during 1 hour of a magical encounter with gorillas.

Is it easy to get a visa at the border?

It is easier to get a visa upon arrival to Uganda or at the ports of entry to Uganda. A Uganda visa is issued at US Dollars 50 and this applies to all nations apart from residents from East African Community member states and visitors with special international work permits who cross without necessarily purchasing visas.

It is possible for tourists to pay for Uganda visa at the border offices or before his or her arrival online or use a single East African Visa which costs US Dollars 100.

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