Gorilla Trekking Tours, Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park in Uganda

Mountain Gorilla Trekking is a very exceptional Safari Activity to be adventures and experienced in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In Uganda travelers can track the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park where as in Rwanda these can be tracked in the stunning Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo there are both Mountain Gorillas which can be tracked in the prominent Virunga National Park and Eastern Lowland Gorillas that can be tracked in Kahuzi Biega National Park.

The Best time to Visit Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo for Gorilla Trekking

Travelers transferring to trek the Mountain Gorillas and Eastern Lowland Gorillas can visit the Countries anytime around the year although the Best Time to Visit for Gorilla Trekking is during the dry season in the months of June to September and December to February. During this time the trails are navigable and photography is clear due to the short vegetation.

The Rainy Season is not appropriate since the trails are slippery hence difficult to trek on.

Gorilla trekking process

The Gorilla Trekking Process in all these destinations is similar as it requires you to transfer from one place to another in the forest vegetation searching for the Gorillas for a period of 3-5 hours and when you meet them, only an hour is authorized to stay in their presence taking photos to keep for memories.

The Procedure requires you to transfer to the Park Headquarters with your valid Gorilla Trekking permits to be distributed in groups of 8 people per Gorilla Group to be briefed on the Dos and Don’ts around the Gorillas then with a skilled ranger guide, you will penetrate the Forest vegetation to track the Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat.

After trekking the Mountain Gorillas, you will transfer back to the headquarters for your Gorilla Trekking Certificate to keep for memories.

Cost of the Gorilla Trekking Permit

The Gorilla Trekking Permit can be obtained through the valid Tour Organizations and their cost varies from one country to another. For example in Uganda the Gorilla Trekking Permits cost US $600 per person interested, in Rwanda they cost US $1500 and US $400 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These will allow you access to track the Mountain Gorillas and Eastern Lowland Gorillas on Gorilla Trekking Adventure Tour.

How to Obtain A Gorilla Trekking Permit

A Gorilla Trekking Permit can be obtained using two options in each of the Countries.

• In Uganda, the Gorilla Trekking permit can be obtained through contacting the Uganda Wildlife Authority Direct by emailing/ calling them to retain you a permit. You can as well as contact and book a Gorilla Trekking Tour with Active African Vacations Limited to enjoy every bit around the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park.
• In Rwanda, the permit can be obtained through contacting the Rwanda Development Board or book your safari with a valid Tour Operator Agency to track the Mountain Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.
• In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the permit can be obtained directly by contacting the L’Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) by emailing/ calling them or you can book your Gorilla Tour with a valid Tour Operator Agency.