Why Africa Gorilla Tracking Safaris Have Limited Numbers

Gorilla tracking safaris in Africa are limited in number of people who visit to permit the conservation of mountain gorillas. Only 8 tourists are allowed to be with the mountain gorillas per day per trek per family.

Mountain gorillas are some of the highly protected primate species in the world. This is because they are only living in 3 countries in the entire world that is to say Uganda, Rwanda and D.R.Congo.

Much as other gorillas like the highland gorillas exist in large numbers, the mountain gorillas are still few and limited in number.

As of the last census about 1080 mountain gorillas are believed to be roaming the forests of Volcanoes Forest, Bwindi Forest, Mgahinga Forest and Virunga Forest.

Mountain gorillas are thought to have existed during the Ice age era when the dinosaurs were still roaming the world.

Which Is the best Gorilla Tracking Country

Best country for Gorilla tracking experience and adventure is felt differently by every tourist depending on the purpose of taking this Africa safari.  

Some say they want to meet a gorilla family with so many infants, others want a charming silverback, and some want pregnant mother gorilla and so many reasons.

When you state in advance your purpose for taking a gorilla tracking safari, it gives us at Arch safaris And Tours ample time to request whether your idea can be fulfilled. What you need to know is that Uganda Wildlife Authority has the final say on where you trek.

In Rwanda Development Authority has the overall say on the Rwanda Gorilla tracking permits.

 When you trek mountain gorillas in Uganda, you have high chances to connect with other game parks that have game safaris. Uganda hosts the highest number of mountain gorillas in the world. About half the total number of gorillas are residents of Uganda

Deciding to go gorilla tracking in Rwanda gives you chance of trekking mountain gorillas in the shortest time as you can go as short as one gorilla tracking day. This however is a crash program that puts you on a high risk of missing a gorilla permit and may be more costly as everything is rushed.

 No matter where you track the mountain gorillas Uganda or Rwanda, you just have to follow advise given to you about how to prepare for gorilla tracking.

You just have to relax, stay calm and get to the briefing point of either country on time so that you are not left out on every detail.

3 Day Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda

Overview

Day 1: Drive To Volcanoes National park in Rwanda for Gorilla Tracking

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National park Rwanda

Day 3: Depart for Kigali Airport

Note

You cannot go to Rwanda and miss out on its beautiful business hub Kigali city. A  Kigali city tour is gives you a chance to see how the locals in Rwandese survive. You may do it at the start of your Holiday experience in Rwanda or on the departure day depending on available time on your schedule.

Day 1: Drive To Volcanoes National Park For Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda

After breakfast, your driver guide will pick your from your overnight hotel and head for Volcanoes National park.

Enjoy the amazing views of Rwanda’s series of hills most of which are shaded with green. It is quite cold most parts of the day so remember to keep some warmers closer to you.

Arrive ready to relax and enjoy the wilderness.

Accommodation: Virunga Volcanoes Lodge/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Kinigi Guest House

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking In Rwanda

Having taken your breakfast, carry your gorilla tracking gears to the ranger station for briefing.

You will have the chance to chat and point out some questions concerning gorilla tracking experience in the forest and when with the mountain gorillas.

With your sanitizer, mask and gorilla tracking gears, start the search for the wild treasures of Rwanda. As you move along, you may have the chance of seeing other occupants like black and white colobus, blue monkeys, grey checked mangabey and so much more.

Thousands of birds spend the day in the forest whistling, constructing nests, picking on wild fruit and so much more activity. Am sure you may not get bored while you move in this jungle movie.

Finally you meet the great beasts. The first sight may stimulate some adrenaline but you have to keep it together as you should not show any signs of freight.

 Soon you will notice the sweetness in the mountain gorillas as they take great care of each other. The family guard Mr. Silverback is always on the watch to see who wants to destabilize his empire.

 Mother gorillas take credit in grooming the infants, juveniles cannot stay calm for even a second and there is always something they will pop up to pick. There is so much activity in the forest ready for you to watch.

One hour may pass without you noticing how quick it has elapsed especially when you are charmed by the gorillas. There presence makes you feel as if you have reunited with a lost cousin.

Finally walk back to your lodge carrying nothing but only memories of the magic in gorilla tracking.

 Day 3 Kigali City Tour and Depart to Kigali Airport in Rwanda after gorilla tracking

 After having the full blast of gorilla tracking, drive to Kigali city for a tour. Visit the genocide memorial where remains of the victims of the Rwanda genocide are preserved. Drive to Kigali airport later to catch up with your flight back home.

What To Carry From Rwanda After Gorilla Tracking

Memories of gorilla tracking experience are top on the list of what you must not miss. You can carry them on camera or post some Photos of your moments with the mountain gorillas.

To support the local community, lots of Craft shops are in the city, where you may take some souvenir. Local communities have great culture like Intore dance which you can enjoy in case you have some extra day in Rwanda after gorilla tracking. It is similar to the nuptial dance performed by crested cranes