Affordable Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda (Uganda Gorilla Safaris), Uganda Gorilla Tours Trekking With Gorillas
For over 12 years, we offer remarkable tailor-made, affordable, eco-friendly Mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo in Africa, offering you value for your money. Book the best Uganda gorilla safaris (Uganda gorilla tours), Congo & Rwanda gorilla tours taking you trekking with Gorillas, combined with unique African wildlife, communities, and priceless scenery viewing trips.
Undertake gorilla safaris in Uganda (best mountain gorilla tour packages in Uganda) and enjoy remarkable Gorilla trips in Uganda. You are 100% guaranteed to trek and see the rare endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Parks.
We also tailor Rwanda gorilla tour packages taking you for a Gorilla trek in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
You can as well book the private Democratic Republic of Congo gorilla safaris offering amazing Mountain Gorilla watching trips in Congo’s Virunga National Park. If interested in trekking and seeing Lowland Gorillas, the perfect park to visit is Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo.
The best Gorilla tours in Africa) are done in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is because they are the only countries where these leaving Gorillas duel in the whole world.
Uganda is home to the park where the biggest number of mountain gorillas live in the world, according to the International Gorilla Conservation Program & her partners’ (IGCP) Gorilla census of 2010.
Uganda has over 456 of these Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and 480 in the greater Virunga massif comprised of Mgahinga in Uganda. The other Parks in massif include Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Uganda dabbed the “Pearl of Africa,” which shines with greatly stunning greenery, deep clean water lakes, high soaring mountains, and highlands.
It also has more than half of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population – perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all wildlife! This makes Uganda the best gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation destination in Africa and the world.
Uganda gorilla safaris take you gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi- the best Uganda gorilla tours & safari spot in Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a world heritage UNESCO site with the biggest number of Mountain Gorillas in the whole world.
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During gorilla walking tours in Uganda & Rwanda, you will travel deep into the heart of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an amazing gorilla African safari. In Rwanda, you will traverse Volcanoes National Park for a thrilling Rwanda Gorilla tour.
In both countries of east Africa, you will enjoy a gorilla–watching trek and see these peaceful endangered Mountain Gorilla groups. You will spend one hour (1hr) with these great Apes from as close as a meter, closer than you have ever imagined possible.
We have organized wonderful Rwanda gorilla safaris, in Uganda, as well as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for over 12 years. Our team of expert consultants is passionate to tailor your amazing Rwanda, Congo & Uganda gorilla safari packages/itineraries.
African Gorilla trekking safaris are done by our experienced professional Uganda safari guides. They are always eagerly ready to accompany you in our 4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicles to the amazing African jungle gorilla tracking/walking destinations in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo.
We are known for offering the best Uganda gorilla safari experiences due to our amazing unique gorilla packages, and unmatched high standards of service.
Prime Safaris & Tours has unbeatable proven experience in customizing private and group Gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo.
Tap into our expertise and you will have the ultimate African gorilla Watching memories at unbeatable prices
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For all our packages, we offer affordable unmatched prices to enable you to see the Lowland & Mountain Gorillas in Africa. We have the best price because we are locals and have established good business linkages/relationships with all stakeholders tho in turn give us great discounts on the various items that make up your gorilla trip. Enjoy the best-priced gorilla tour packages
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A Guide To Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Uganda Gorilla trekking is an outdoor Uganda safari activity involving hours of hiking/walking through steep & dense rainforest jungles searching for Mountain Gorillas. In Uganda, the search for habituated gorilla groups in Bwindi Forest & Mgahinga Gorilla Parks.
Trekking Gorillas starts at 8.00 am with a briefing on safety and gorilla tracking rules. After the briefing, you are allocated a family to trek and placed in a group of 8 people.READ MORE
A Guide To Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda takes you to the best place to trek and see the world’s Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes Park. Unlike Uganda and Congo which have 2 gorilla national parks, Rwanda Mountain Gorilla trekking safaris are done only in Volcanoes Park and Gorilla permits are sold by the Rwanda Development Board. READ MORE
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla habituation or gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Uganda is a slow and gentle process of training wild gorillas to get used to the sight and presence of non-threatening humans for research, Mountain gorilla trekking tourism, and conservation purposes(to become habituated gorillas for trekking). READ MORE ABOUT GORILLA HABITUATION EXPERIENCE IN BWINDI
A Guide To Gorilla Trekking in Congo
Gorilla trekking in Congo is done in Virunga and Kahuzi Biega National Parks. The best place to go for Congo Mountain Gorilla trekking safaris is Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega for Lowland Gorillas. READ MORE
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Groups & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Gorilla Group
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest park has 19 habituated gorilla families spread in her 4 gorilla-tracking regions of Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo.
Mgahinga National Park has only one stable family called Nyakagezi commonly located on the slopes of Mgahinga Mountain one of the Virunga Mountains.
Is Sighting Gorillas 100% Guaranteed on gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo in Africa?
Seeing Gorillas is 100% guaranteed on all our gorilla-watching safaris in Africa unless forces beyond our control such as a life-threatening occurrence that we have not witnessed yet. As a tour operator with over 12 years of experience in crafting tailor-made gorilla-watching adventures in Africa, we have mastered the art of ensuring that all our clients successfully track and see these giant apes.
We base our planning on your trekking abilities(fitness), interests, age, and the distance to where the gorillas were last seen by the advance tracking team of park rangers from the park headquarters.
This way we are able to choose and determine the most suitable gorilla families from which our individual clients can track based on their interest or ability of ease and difficulty.
In event that one is not strong enough like the elderly who fill they can’t finish the trek, a wheelbarrow like designed stretcher dubbed a helicopter done by a group of strong potters is available for hire to ensure everyone who desires sees the gorillas irrespective of their age and physical fitness.
Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in East Africa
Luxury gorilla safaris in Uganda Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the best way to enjoy memorable gorilla-watching adventures in Africa.
Obviously, you will travel executively, and sleep in upmarket/top-notch accommodations in addition to many pleasant extras from your tour operators during your African safari.
Luxury gorilla trips in Africa are best in Rwanda due to its chain of top-notch lodges followed by Uganda.
On these luxury gorilla trips in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, you can use internal flights to connect to different destinations or be driven in luxury 4×4 safari land cruisers/jeeps.
Budget Gorilla Tours in Africa
For those looking for budget gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, Uganda is the best option for budget gorilla trekking in Africa.
Uganda has a variety of budget accommodations at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a memorable Uganda budget gorilla trip adventure with a night starting at 120$. On these tours, you will only use land transport and usually 4×4 safari vans/omnibuses
Other Primate Tracking Safaris in East Africa
In addition to gorilla treks in Africa, you can track other primates in Uganda & Rwanda. Chimpanzees can be seen in Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Budongo Forest near Murchison Falls National Park. After a gorilla trek, you can also visit the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha one of the rarest African wild animals.
Golden Monkey Tracking & Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda & Rwanda
Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda can be best done in Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Budongo Forest near Murchison Falls National Park.
If you did your gorilla trek in Rwanda, then a memorable Chimp trek can be done in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Golden Monkeys yet a rear wild animal species, can be seen in Uganda in Mgahinga National Park, and in Rwanda, it is carried out in Virunga Park.
Uganda Gorilla Safari Frequently Asked Questions | Gorilla Trekking Uganda Facts.
What is gorilla trekking?/What is a gorilla trek?
It is an incredible African safari experience involving travelers walking through dense tropical montane forests of central Africa in search of habituated gorilla families until they find them.
After finding the Gorillas, they spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, learning about their behaviors, habits, and lifestyles, taking photographs, and recording the moments. Read more
Where can I see gorillas in Uganda?
You can trek and see gorillas in Uganda, found in the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where gorillas trekking in Uganda is done. Read More
Is gorilla trekking in Uganda Worth it? Why should I visit gorillas in Uganda
Trekking gorillas in Uganda is such a thrilling primate-watching experience that any visitor on Uganda safari shouldn’t miss out.
Gorillas are among the Earth’s rarest and most majestic creatures (gentle giants/ apes) and encountering them while on tours in Uganda will make you one of the luckiest people in the world. Read more
What is gorilla trekking like in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo Africa?
A day of gorilla trekking in Uganda typically starts with a pre-gorilla trek briefing where visitors are told the history of Gorilla conservation in Uganda and introduced to the trekking rules and regulations for their safety and for the safety of the endangered mountain gorillas.. Read More
Is gorilla trekking better in Rwanda or Uganda?/Difference Between Gorilla trekking in Uganda vs Rwanda
Gorilla seeing in Rwanda vs Uganda & Congo
Travelers who wish to go on gorilla trips in Africa always want to compare gorilla trekking in Uganda Vs Rwanda and Congo. Here is a comparison between the two countries to guide your choice. Read More
How difficult is gorilla trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla Trekking Difficulty
Gorillas of Uganda are found in mountainous-forested areas and gorilla treks in Uganda in search of these great apes can go up to 8 hours, scrambling through dense vegetation up steep, muddy hillsides, sometimes to altitudes of more than 3500 meters. Read More
How long is a trek to see gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo Africa?/How long is a trek to see gorillas?
A gorilla trek usually lasts from 1 to 8 hours (sometimes a full day). Therefore, meeting gorillas depend on how far the group has moved since it was last observed nesting up the previous evening…Read More
How to prepare for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo in Africa?
To prepare for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo in Africa, book your Gorilla watching safari in advance with a gorilla permit, work on your fitness levels, and choose jungle fit attire as the gorilla trek involves climbing mountainous landscapes in search of the gorillas as well as sloping down. Read more
What are the rules and regulations for gorilla trekking in Uganda ?
Below are gorilla trekking rules and regulations every trekker must observe.. Read More
Why is the minimum gorilla trekking age limit 15 years?
The minimum age limit for trekking with gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo Africa is currently 15 years and any visitor below this age is considered a young vulnerable person and therefore not fit to do a gorilla trek in Africa. Read More
What to pack for gorilla trekking in Uganda?
The packing list items for gorilla-seeing trips in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo Africa are essential gorilla trekking gear to include on your packing list to carry.
These include sturdy waterproof clothing, long trousers & long sleeves, hiking boots, cameras, a rain poncho(rain jacket), sunscreen, and a hat. Read More
What to wear for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo?/How to dress for gorilla trekking in Africa
We advise you sturdy dress in a brown, grey, and green long-sleeved shirt and long trousers, Khaki zip-up trousers, or jeans, to help protect against scratches. Read more
What is a gorilla trekking permit?
A gorilla permit is a document or card issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) that allows any traveler above 15 years of age to trek gorilla families in the Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.Read More
How many gorilla permits are available in Uganda ?
Uganda has 160 gorilla permits available daily as each gorilla family has 8 gorilla permits per day for both Bwindi & Mgahinga Gorilla Parks.Read More
How Many People are allowed to track a gorilla family or Group ?
Only eight (8) people per day are allowed to track a family/group in Uganda, Rwanda, or Congo. Read More
How much is a gorilla permit in Uganda?
The cost or price of a single Uganda gorilla permit is US$700 per person (non-residents), $600 (foreign residents), and UGX 250000 for East African citizens per person… Read More
Why is gorilla trekking so expensive in Uganda, Rwanda Congo Africa?
The cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo is relatively expensive due to the high costs of conserving endangered gorillas, and sustainable gorilla tourism & it includes park entrance fees. Read More
How do I book a gorilla permit in Uganda?
You can buy/book a gorilla permit in Uganda at UWA headquarters in Kampala through a trusted tour company/operator or online.
How do I book a gorilla permit in Rwanda & Congo?
Rwanda gorilla permits are bought at $1500 from RDB and Congo permits can be bought at $400 from Virunga park offices by your tour operator. Read More
Do I need to book a gorilla permit in advance?
Yes! It is important to note that the demand for gorilla permits always exceeds the number of permits available each day, especially during the high season since there are few gorilla families. This makes advance gorilla permit booking very important.Read More
What is the gorilla permit cancellation policy in Uganda?
Each gorilla permit issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has a date and set region you will be trekking with gorillas. Please note that just acquiring it doesn’t mean you can visit any time. If you wish to cancel your trip…Read More
How much does a gorilla safari in Uganda cost?
How much does it cost to go gorilla trekking in Uganda? A 3 day Gorilla Trek Bwindi Tour Costs Starts From $ 1250 Per Person (2 Pax)
To know how much a Uganda gorilla safari cost shall be, different gorilla tour companies/tour operators will offer different quotations, but the cheapest will likely cost around $1100 per person depending on the number of people in the group and lodge quality. A luxurious gorilla trip package is expected to have an additional cost between $400 and $700 per person depending on the… Read More
Where to stay during your gorilla safari in Uganda?
Looking For Where To Stay on Your Gorilla Trip in Uganda?
There is a wide range of Uganda safari lodge options, luxury, mid-range, and budget available around Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks for your accommodation during your gorilla adventure safaris in Uganda. Read More
What is the best time to go gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo?
When To Go To See Gorillas in Africa?
In as much as gorilla treks are available all year round in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, the dry season is the best time of the year to go gorilla watching in Africa. Uganda’s dry season starts from June to September and December to February.
Best Time To Go Gorilla Tracking in Uganda
As already mentioned, like all African countries known for this activity, gorilla watching is an all-year-round Uganda safari activity. It is however preferred in the dry season mentioned above.Read More
Is it safe to visit gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo Africa?
Is it safe to trek gorillas in Uganda?
Oh yes, many Uganda safari visitors safely trek and see the Gorillas with guaranteed security in Bwindi & Mgahinga Gorilla parks Read More
Uganda National Parks To Visit On Your Uganda Safari | Gorilla Adventure National Parks in Uganda.
Tourists on Uganda safaris visit different Gorilla Parks.
Other Wildlife National Parks of Uganda
- Kibale Forest National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda
- Lake Mburo National Park Uganda
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Semuliki National Park Uganda
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Short Gorilla Safaris & Tours
We organize both Uganda and Rwanda short gorilla trips ranging from 1-6 days itineraries. For those travelers with limited time in Uganda, Rwanda, or Congo but who wish to track Mountain & Low Land Gorillas, we are the best tour company for your remarkable affordable short gorilla trips in Africa
Uganda Gorilla Safari Tours
At all times we customize your Gorilla tour in Uganda to Bwindi National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla Park based on your budget, timing, and special needs. You will trek and see one gorilla group, see the African wildlife viewing Uganda safari tours, and do community trips all in one trip!!.
Rwanda Gorilla Tours & Safaris
Our Rwanda Gorilla tour packages and safari trips are tailor-made, affordable, and available all year round. You can trek one family of Rwanda Gorillas, and add chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe & Gishwati Mukura, wildlife viewing in Akagera Park, & unique Rwandan community cultural experiences.
Congo Gorilla Safaris & Tours
We offer remarkable Congo gorilla tour trips, taking you gorilla trekking in Congo’s popular Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park. In addition to Gorilla, s 0ur Congo gorilla treks offer game viewing, community cultural encounters, and amazing scenery viewing Congo Safaris.
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