Booking a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda and Rwanda is the first step to solidifying your gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda. Gorilla trekking is the most sought after safari activity in both Uganda and Uganda, the best gorilla safari destinations in the world.
Gorilla trekking is an activity that involves hiking through the mountainous national parks of the Virunga Massifs, to see the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas can be seen in Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Volcanoes National park of Rwanda, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National park in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the best gorilla trekking destination in the world not only for the affordable gorilla trekking permit which is currently at 700$ only per person, but also more habituated gorilla families and gorillas (over half of the gorillas in the world can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda).
Gorilla trekking is a much sought after activity by travelers who visit Uganda and Rwanda. Any traveler on an Africa safari tour, to climax their safari experience.
To be able to take part on a gorilla trekking adventure, one ought to have a gorilla trekking permit that allows them to do the activity. Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are issued by the Uganda Wildlife authority (UWA) through registered tour companies, whilst Rwanda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Currently, a Uganda gorilla permit is 700$ per person per trek, while a Rwanda gorilla permit is 1,500$ per person per trek.
Booking a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda requires you to reach out to a tour company like Focus East Africa Tours, Achieve Global Safari and Explore Rwanda Tours among others, to buy gorilla permits on your behalf. Once you reach out to a trusted tour operator, you shall have to pay a deposit for the confirmation of your interest of purchasing the gorilla permit, as well as the amount for the permit as per the price from either country.
Once you have paid for your gorilla permit, send through your valid passport copies with which information the respective companies shall use to book for you your gorilla permits. Note that safari companies can book gorilla permits well in advance, and in bulk, especially in Uganda, and simply allocate to clients as they may cam throughout the year.
On the de-day of your gorilla trek, your respective safari guide shall provide you with your gorilla trekking permit to show to the park officials that you take part in the anticipated gorilla trekking activity.
Gorilla trekking permits in either Uganda or Rwanda are much sought after by travelers on either Uganda safaris or Rwanda safari tours. Booking your gorilla trekking permit well in advance, at the very least 3 months to your safari especially if traveling in the peak season, is much advised lest you missed out on your preferred tracking dates as per your itinerary.
Beyond a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda and Rwanda, there is also much more to consider whilst planning your gorilla trekking safari. Your transportation, accommodation, meals, guides and so much more is to be considered. In addition to the price of the gorilla trekking permit therefore, these other costs need to be considered. Reaching out to a reputable tour operator to help you create a memorable and adventurous gorilla safari in Rwanda and Uganda is important.
apart from gorilla trekking, you can choose to incorporate your Uganda gorilla safari or Rwanda gorilla safari with other safari activities like chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park in Uganda, Akagera National park in Rwanda, golden monkey tracking in either Mgahinga Gorilla National park in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, a Murchison Falls National Park safari, Queen Elizabeth national Park and so much more, including going as far as including a Kenya safari tour or Tanzania safari.
Of recent, most travelers look to visit East Africa for the extensive game drives in the vast savanna parks of Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, with gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda. A 14 Days Rwanda and Tanzania safari tour is popular for travelers with a lot of time to spare, while travelers with limited time can venture into an 8 Days Uganda gorilla, chimpanzee trekking and Masai Mara safari or on a 7 Days Serengeti and Bwindi safari. The extensive 16 Days Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari is popular as well. Irrespective of the kind of gorilla and wildlife safari in mind, or simply a gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda, reach out for a tailored or custom safari fit for just you1
