Why Tourists Brag About Gorilla Trekking Safaris In Africa

Booking a gorilla trekking safari is not for everyone because of the restriction surrounding this Africa Safari experience. This makes those who secure a gorilla trekking permit to brag about having that once in a life time experience. Many as children watched films like Baby’s Day Out, King Kong, Lion Guard Cartoons and have just perceptions about mountain gorillas.

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Worldwide, Mountain gorillas live in only 3 countries that is Uganda, Rwanda and D.R.Congo. that precious hour when you stand face to face with the huge giants of the jungle yet so calm melts your heart.

In Uganda gorilla trekking happens in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. For Rwanda gorilla trekking is solely to Volcanoes National Park.

Securing a gorilla trekking Permit Is Like winning a lottery as few are released for the public o book each day. Each gorilla family must be visited by maximum 8 tourists each day. This is one control measure to reduce on chances of trampling on the vegetation on which mountain gorillas feed.

Immediately one secures a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda or Rwanda, then plans to book other safari amenities go into gear.

Highlights Of Why Tourist Brag About Gorilla Trekking Safari In Africa

Gorilla Trekking Is A Sure Africa Safari Activity

Booking A Gorilla Permit Is Taxing

The Gorilla Trekking Permit Cost Is Expensive

Feeling Of Contributing towards Conservation Of The Mountain Gorillas

Being Among The Lucky Few To Trek Gorillas

Photographers And Filming Crews have A lot Wildlife to capture In This Area

Keen Birders Have Double Opportunity of Gorilla trekking with Birding in Africa

Overnighting In Eco Friendly Lodges During Gorilla Trekking

Capable Of Gorilla trekking And Do Other Africa Safari activities In One Country

Gorilla Trekking Is A Sure Africa Safari Activity

Visiting the mountain gorillas is a sure value for money compared to other wildlife safaris. Chances of meeting the mountain gorillas as the main reason for reserving this Africa safari is  99% . During game safaris, you may wish to see certain animals on your safari but because that is a wilderness, chances are fifty fifty.

The Bwindi impenetrable forest National park has about 18 gorilla families, Volcanoes National park in Rwanda has about 13 gorilla families. Each day a group of ranger guides wake up earlier than others to check the conditions in the forest. They also follow where the mountain gorillas might have spent there night. The gorillas rarely feed far from where they spent there day.

Gorilla trekking is never disappointing and animals are not staged or controlled by any devise. They are free ranging in the wild even after they have been habituated.

Booking A Gorilla Permit Is Taxing

Securing a gorilla trekking permit in Africa is like winning a lottery whether in Uganda or Rwanda, many tourists can testify about this. The Uganda wildlife Authority and Rwanda development Board are the permit selling bodies but the call que is too congested.

Getting that opportunity to check availability is hectic most times in that sometimes people give up. This is because these bodies take care of and regulate other conservation activities other than gorilla trekking

When you provide the dates you expect to do gorilla trekking in either Uganda or Rwanda, checking availability is the first step. After wards you are required to purchase your gorilla permit because of there scarcity. The mountain gorilla permits are sold on first come first served basis so expect a change in availability any time.

Immediately you get a gorilla permit, its time to rejoice because this is the only starting point to tailoring your Africa safari itinerary according to your wish. It’s time to rejoice and make personal plans even at home for your holiday break to Africa.

The Gorilla Trekking Permit Cost Is Expensive

The price of the gorilla trekking permits in Africa is quite costly. The Uganda gorilla permit as of today costs $700 and Rwanda gorilla permit costs $1500 per person per trek. This hefty gorilla permit price must provide value for money.

Parting with your hard earned savings to come for gorilla trekking holiday in Africa deserves some bragging rights. Many people have gorilla trekking on there bucket list but the cost puts them off. It’s also amazing to know that you are to be in company of primates that have survived over 25000 years. What a historical moment to make for your life.

Feeling Of Contributing Towards Conservation Of The Mountain Gorillas

Many nature lovers feel the urge to contribute towards nature conservation. Knowing that your Africa safari is another way to give back to nature deserves a pat on the back. Mountain gorillas are some of the endangered primates in the world that survived the arid conditions of the ice age era.

They almost went into extinction by 1980s because of poaching, setting snares, poisoning them and so much crueler acts were done to them. The American Philanthropist Dian Fossey tried her best to save them through research but was massacred brutally by un know assassins in 1985.

 Funding is need to support conservation of the mountain gorillas that were almost wiped of the world scene. By buying a gorilla permit, is one way to contribute towards mountain gorilla fund yet enjoying a dream come true experience that seems like a nightmare to many.

Being Among The Lucky Few To Trek Gorillas

Despite the high demand for gorilla permits worldwide, only 8 permits per gorilla family are released for the public booking. The hassle of securing a day’s gorilla permit is nerve breaking. Even when you get availability for your preferred day, expect it to change any moment.

The gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda or Uganda are sold on first come first served basis. This is one reason why it’s an achievement to boast about after securing a gorilla permit.

Photographers And Filming Crews have A lot Wildlife to capture In This Area

The Virunga area is a source of great wildlife photography and filming. You may visit to do gorilla photographing or filming and end up capturing birds, butterflies, ancient tree species., a range of other primates, sparkling water falls and rivers, great highland views, other forest wild animals and so much more.

Who would not wish to have the extra content added to there collection of Wildlife folders in a single Africa Safari. The Virunga area is naturally gifted with great scenery which is rarely seen in other conservation area.

Keen Birders Have Double Opportunity of Gorilla trekking with Birding in Africa

Locating a variety of birds including those on the IUCN red list can only be possible in Bwindi Forest or Volcanoes National park. Keen birders have this double opportunity of spotting over 100 birds in during gorilla trekking out of about 350 bird species.

In Bwindi Impenetrable National park, the Ruhija gorilla trekking area is the best birders’ choice especially Mubwindi swamp. This deep valley offers visitors into deep valleys containing undisturbed rainforest. Some of the birds you may get to see include African Green Broadbill, Red-faced Woodland Wabler, Rwenzori Batis, African Hill Babbler, Shelley’s Crimsonwing, Mountain and Yellow streaked Greenbuls to mention but a few.

Overnighting In Eco Friendly Lodges During Gorilla Trekking

Sleeping under ecofriendly accommodations during gorilla trekking is a dream come true to some travelers. The grass thatched facilities provide great ambience for overnighting during gorilla trekking.

This destination has a mixture of modern architecture and traditional designs but crafted to soot client’s needs.

Some accommodations you may get to use during gorilla trekking include.

In Uganda Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds Lodge, Bwindi View Bandas, Engage Lodge, Mahogany springs, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Gahinga Lodge to mention but a few

Accommodation in Rwanda you can book for gorilla trekking include Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, La Palme, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Kinigi Guest House, Hotel Mille Collines to mention but a few.

Capable Of Gorilla trekking And Do Other Africa Safari activities In One Country

From gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National park you can connect for other wilderness activities like game drives, chimpanzee trekking, launch trips, mountaineering and so much more. Within the same boundary, you can see a range of primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus, golden monkeys, bush babies.

During the game drives in parks like Queen Elizabeth National park, Murchison Falls National park, Lake Mburo National park, Kidepo Valley National park you can spot a range of animals.

A well-tailored safari itinerary in Uganda and Rwanda gives you insight into a proper flow of your Africa safari. Having ample time to spend your Africa Holiday is very important.

When is The Best Time To Book A Gorilla Trekking Safari

Booking a gorilla trekking permit atleast 3 months in advance of travel for your holiday is the best alternative. Last minute gorilla permits send you panicking because you need to book other safari Amenities like accommodation, vehicles and so much more.

All year round gorilla trekking is open but the peak seasons June to September and December to January are busy. The forest conditions are not so humid because of the sunray penetration. The rays penetrate the ground and dry off the too much water that floods the ground.

How Much Is Gorilla Trekking Safari In Africa

A gorilla trekking safari costs $700 for a gorilla permit only in Uganda and $1500 price for gorilla permit in Rwanda. The costs vary according to according to luxury, mid-range and budget gorilla trekking.

The number of days to spend on safari, number of people travelling with for gorilla trekking, accommodation facilities you wish to book and so much more. Gorilla trekking safari costs are calculated per person.

Which Is the best Park For Gorilla trekking

Whether trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Volcanoes National park, the feeling of being face to face with them is exceptional. All gorilla trekking families have different characteristics which make your safari memorable.

Some may have huge silverbacks, infants, playful juveniles, many in number and so much more. The entire experience depends on what you get to see in that one hour with the mountain gorillas.

How Strenuous Is Gorilla trekking In Africa

The nature of the terrain in the Virunga area is generally volcanic but you can withstand the slippery slopes. Sometimes you need to hike to find the mountain gorillas. They feed from the slopes when there are severe rains because the ground is soft and vegetation may be soaked in mud.

You need to have some level of fitness to enjoy gorilla trekking. Stretching your muscles before starting your gorilla trek keeps you fit. You do not need to go to the gym everyday but do some simple walks just to keep muscles stretched.

When Do You Locate The Mountain Gorillas

Mountain gorillas feed from places closer to where they spend the night. Following them requires you to have some patience. Gorilla trekking may take between 2 hours to three quarters of the day.

The gorillas may be feeding from far locations, they may fight with wild groups sending them into hiding, lost a family member or battle and so much more. Expect any conditions in the forest.

Are Mountain Gorillas Aggressive

Mountain gorillas are some of the most serene primates in the world despite there sheer size. They look fierce at the glance but try not to show freight. This may cause some suspensions which may push them into hiding.

You need to abide by the rules of gorilla trekking like no using flash photography so as not to scare these gentle giants, never feed the mountain gorillas or chew while before the gorillas. Do not create situations that may cause any mistrust while on gorilla trekking safari.

Never touch the infants of the mountain gorillas because this may start a huge rampage in then forest. Honor every detail given to you

during gorilla trekking.

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