What's Gorilla Trekking Like? How much will it cost, compare Uganda & Rwanda, What's more challenging. Comparison of the Uganda Gorilla Tracking, which is the finest place to conduct Gorilla Trek in UGANDA & RWANDA? Which is more possible ot Affordable: Bwindi or the Volcanoes National park, Which is easier to access, Is Trekking in Uganda better than In Rwanda

You may refer to it as Gorilla Tracking, however it's among of those thrilling , once lifetime Experience you must enjoy while in Africa. The joy attached of setting eyes on these giant peaceful mountain GORILLAS is hard to describe. However in the same logic, that delightful one hour you will spend with the Gorillas doesn't come cheaply since a Trek permit goes for $700 in Uganda & $1500 in RWANDA however it's uncommon to find a person who regretted that monetary expenditure as the Experience is worth that money

 HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED TO TREK THE GORILLAS PER DAY?

8 people are allowed to visit a gorilla family per day, In Uganda, there are 10 habituated Gorilla families In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & therefore can host up to 80 people tracking gorillas on a single day. RWANDA as well takes 80 people each day. All being equal, the volcanoes national Park in RWANDA has a trival edge over the rest since it's GORILLAS are the mainly entirely habituated, & are commonly seen in bamboo than in the thick forest that makes photography much easier.

Which option Is cheaper? Uganda or Rwanda? 

The biggest challenge with tracking the Gorillas in RWANDA is actually the cost of a gorilla trekking permit which goes for $1500 than the $700 in Uganda. Nonetheless, the pride of Rwanda is in it's ability for a tourist to do Gorilla trekking even in a day & even fly back to your home which is not possible in Uganda. Volcanoes National Park is situated 116km from the capital Kigali & maybe driven in only two hours. However Bwindi is situated 500km from the capital Kampala or Entebbe international airport and it's and 8 hour drive or even more. For that reason, you may need a minimum of three days for a gorilla trekking SAFARI to Bwindi Impenetrable National forest. The other for a gorilla trek, & then the third on the drive back to the capital Kampala or Entebbe. In case a tour operator is doing your tour package, they certainly have to think about the cost & then include it in your Safari cost Nonetheless, the lengthy drive to Bwindi Np is quite fascinating with Amaizing views such as a stop over at the Equator, the lake mburo National Park & at times Queen Elizabeth national Park with plenty of wildlife, beautiful terraced mountains having flowing rivers , plus various rural Africa. This isn't the case while when driving from Kigali in RWANDA to the volcanoes national Park. A number of tourists have however as well decided to fly from Entebbe to kihihi or Kisoro town close to BWINDI to track the mountain GORILLAS. A flight ticket goes for $254 with aerolink in Uganda. For that case you will have to organize your transfer this airstrip into Bwindi & Even the return. You will actually have to spend additional money on transport & more time to trek the Gorillas in Uganda compared to that in RWANDA though this price is compensated for by the affordable Gorilla Permit Other than, some parts of the road leading to BWINDI NATIONAL park aren't comfortable to traverse on although in RWANDA, you will drive on nice tarmac road all the way to the Volcanoes National park headquarters, however the roads from the park offices of the volcanoes to the start point of the trek can only be reached with a high 4WD Safari car.

Comparison of the Gorilla Tracking Experience Generally,

the difference May differ because of the way the Gorillas family actually behaves in the presence of the trackers, However far along one had to trek before finding the Gorillas & how the park staff carries on this exercise. Personally I discovered that the Rwanda Gorilla trekking package is fascinating than the ugandan one on the day of trekking. Maybe I could say that this is because of the difference in the Gorillas permit prices. However on the day of tracking in RWANDA, you will definitely get more than that. At around 7:00am early morning, you will have an early tea or coffee as you entertained by the SACOLA traditional dancers who will unveil to you the thrilling culture traditions of Rwanda. On the ugandan side, you will be able to enjoy this in the evening at an additional cost as the various locals living near the park entertain you with songs and dances. The drive from the capital Kampala to BWINDI NATIONAL park is thrilling as you drive through one of other National Parks maybe Kibale National Park or Queen Elizabeth national Park renowed for it's tree climbing lions plus various large mammals or even Lake Mburo national Park as well as a stop over at the Uganda Equator. Before you actually reach BWINDI, you will have really enjoyed the wonders of the Pearl of Africa as it's known. To most visitors, driving on paved eucalyptus avenues into Gorilla sanctuary isn't the best choice. Certainly, many tend to buy tour packages that combine Uganda' & Rwanda doing Gorilla trekking in RWANDA & crossing over to Uganda to see the big 5 in Queen Elizabeth national Park or Murchison Falls park and Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park. 

What else to do After Gorilla Tracking?

Finally in the case you not only travelling to see the Gorillas, & you're interested In other SAFARI activities, Rwanda is not the best ideal choice. The majority of the tourists have time to time crossed to Uganda following their Gorilla trekking Adventure to check out other reserves such as Queen Elizabeth national Park & murchision Falls National Park well gifted with wildlife which is not in RWANDA. This is perhaps why many travellers have endured the lengthy drives into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & yet there's a quicker Rwanda alternative. At the finish of the day, the eventual jury are people searching for the exact country to go to in order to trek the Gorillas. THIS is not Uganda', Rwanda or Congo , but your budget & personal preference. Incase you particularly interested in Tracking mountain Gorillas & not anything else, take on the one day Rwanda trek package. But if you interested in more adventure, then enjoy the lengthy drive 

Gorilla Tracking in Uganda is a once lifetime Experience that's continually growing I'm popularity with the tourists from various parts of the world. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla national Park have become famous & popular because of the Gorilla trekking Experience. Mountain Gorilla can't be found in zoos. While their fellow Primates , the chimpanzees & the endangered species such as the panda & orangutans can be found in the zoo, Gorillas can only be found in the wild. Specifically in Uganda, Rwanda & Democratic republic of Congo. More than half of the world's Gorilla population is found in Uganda shared by Bwindi Impenetrable National forest & Mgahinga Gorilla national Park. GORILLAS became a popular tourist attraction during the "befriend a gorilla" campaign & their popularity has not wanted ever since.

Why & How is Gorilla Tracking different from viewing other species of wildlife?

Tracking the Gorillas is different from going on a game drive SAFARI to view lions in savannah plains of Africa or going to see animals in the zoo in cages doing tricks. GORILLAS have to be habituated to adapt to human presence in their habitat & only a few people can see them at a time. Uganda has a total of about 30 mountain Gorilla groups, only ten of these have been habituated & can therefore be visited by tourists. Habituated nine groups are found in Bwindi & one in Mgahinga Gorilla national Park. Habituation is a long process that can take up to two years.

How is Gorilla Tracking Adventure planned & Executed?

First of all, you should have a gorilla trekking permit. Then you go ahead to ready yourself for your adventure by packing your lunch, you will at least need two liters of water, a hat, boots, long pants, a long sleeved shirt , rain jacket, insect repellent, a back pack to carry most of these things, lots of batteries & Walking stick. TREKKING the Gorillas can sometimes be tough. After you have put all your gear together & ready, you can proceed to the appropriate park office where you will be briefed, given a ranger and given the group you going to trek, that's the start of an ultimate Gorilla trekking Adventure. 

  Are there any Restrictions to Gorilla Tracking in Uganda?

Yes, there are some Restrictions that Uganda' has in place with regards to Gorilla Tracking. These includes, no flu, no cough or colds , not diarrhae problems, physically fit, & a minimum age if 15 years old, no feeding the Gorillas, no dumping trash any where in the forest or near Gorilla. For some people, the cost of the permit might bring about some budegtary constraints that restrict them enjoying this magic Experience. Gorilla Tracking permit costs $700 in Uganda & $1500 in RWANDA. These are the most two popular destinations for Gorilla Tracking in Africa & whole World at large. For some people, one day & one hour spent with the Gorillas isn't enough for them, many always opt to planning to come back for these Experience & others sometimes tend to book double Gorilla trekking Adventure to trek the Gorillas two times..We have as well designed a double Gorilla trekking package incase you interested, you can check it out in our SAFARI packages. Before you start on your Gorilla Trekking adventure, there is always orientation and guidelines given out by the park rangers in what to do and not to do during the gorilla trucking. Guide rangers are the most important thing when doing this trek as thet have all the knowledge & Information about the Gorillas & will always lead you to the Gorillas where then are exactly in the shortest possible time. The average Trek takes about 8 hours , the hikes can sometimes be tough & tiring but the scenery in the forest is really breathtaking.ots of other animals such as the chimpanzee, forest elephants, butterflies and many bird species can be spotted during this Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla national Park. The rugged scenic beauty of the western Uganda' us worth to enjoy. How about the Accommodations? There are so many lodges in the mountain Gorillas area in Uganda. There is all the options for everyone. From luxury, mid-range to budget option suiting everyone's budget. 

How do I get the gorilla trekking locations?

You can get on a bus to Kisoro district in south western Uganda & when you get there, use public taxis to get you to the exact Tracking spot location in Bwindi or Mgahinga. However the best thing to do that makes it easier is getting in touch with a local tour operator to organize all this for you..You can directly reach us to book this amazing Experience for you