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Top Best Gorilla Parks to Go Gorilla Trekking
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Top Best Gorilla Parks to Go Gorilla Trekking

Top Best Gorilla Parks to Go Gorilla Trekking

Wondering  Where to go Gorilla Trekking in Africa? Discover the most incredible parks where to see mountain gorillas and unforgettable gorilla trekking tours.
Where To Go Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda? The most debatable question that has kept lingering in the minds of tourists today is where to go gorilla trekking? It is the right of a traveller to be offered a quality product that highly gains them the value for their money and leaves them with that pure imagination of adventure experience in a lifetime.
The critically endangered species the mountain Gorillas are estimated to be about 1063 individuals still surviving and are only found in three countries of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Top National Parks Where to Go Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda
Located in Southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best places to go gorilla trekking in Uganda. This impenetrable forest is a World Heritage Site thanks to its remarkably diverse ecosystem with hundreds of rare animal, birds and plant species found nowhere else on Earth.
Gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are led by experienced park rangers and provide a unique chance to witness these gentle giants up close.

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is another home to the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas, consisting of different gorilla groups living in the dense tropical forests on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains. Trekking through these mountain jungles is an incredible experience and is sure to be a highlight of your Rwanda safari tour

Virunga National Park, Congo.
Virunga National Park is home to some of Africa’s last remaining Mountain Gorillas and lowland gorillas, making it a unique and special destination where to go gorilla trekking in Africa.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rift Valley Mountains and amidst lush rainforest, Virunga national park provides visitors with an unforgettable African experience. Embark on a magical trek through the mountains with experienced gorilla guides, who will lead you safely up to the mountain gorillas in their natural settings.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is smallest park where to go gorilla trekking in Uganda. Besides its size, Mgahinga is a stunning natural beauty that offers a range of adventures such as gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking and captivating cultural experiences. There are over 350 bird species living in Mgahinga, making it a wildlife paradise like no other in Uganda. Gorilla trekking tours here provide not only an up close and personal experience with our closest relatives, but also insight into the vibrant culture of the region and an unforgettable safari adventure.
Uganda and Rwanda offer a higher population of the mountain gorillas due to years of stability serenity. This means that nature is kept peaceful as habitats for the high-quality range of wildlife products are maintained stable to offer pure adventure experience that is inspirational and emotional in life.
The spark of this experience in the senses of the traveler is worth sharing! Unlike on the side of the Congo forest where insecurity has driven away the endangered species passed borders.
Mountain gorillas are great African Apes enlisted as endangered species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book hence environmental effort is highly observed by conservation authorities to protect these goldmine species for the client’s current and future satisfaction.
Uganda offers half of the population of the mountain gorillas and they are inhabited in Bwindi Impenetrable Conservation Area (BICA) while a larger portion also remains in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Because of insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tourists can go for gorilla trekking either in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), Mgahinga Gorilla National park or in the Volcanoes National Park.
However, it has been discovered that some clients have tracked mountain gorillas in both national parks and often try to compare them in terms of quality of experience provided and the value for their money for the product they paid for. Comparing the two national parks is ideally good but it feels amazing when the client participates in person on gorilla trekking in one or two of the parks.
The comparison between Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Volcanoes National Park is based on the distance and accessibility of the National Park, tourist pre-tracking experience, the price of gorilla permits, the accommodation facilities around the park, gorilla experience and the people around the two National Parks.

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Guide to Gorilla trekking in Uganda
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Guide to Gorilla trekking in Uganda

GUIDE TO GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA

This Mountain Gorilla trekking guide to Uganda provides information about Mountain Gorillas which are an endangered primate species that can only be found in the Forested areas of the Virunga Massif stretching from Uganda, Rwanda to DR Congo. In Uganda, there are two protected national parks where you can see the endangered mountain gorillas; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park both located in southwestern Uganda.

The current mountain gorilla global population stands at about 1,063 individuals, half of which are found in Uganda. Gorillas are gentle Giants and are closely related to humans since they share up to 96% of their DNA composition with Humans. Unlike the lowland Gorillas, the mountain gorillas have never been able to survive in captivity and therefore no mountain gorillas are found in Zoos outside of Africa.
Guide to Gorilla trekking in Uganda
Gorilla in Bwindi Forest

Gorilla Tourism and Conservation

To see the Mountain gorillas, you must come to Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo and trek through the dense tropical rain forests the Mountain gorillas call home. In the late 1960s-80s, the Mountain gorilla population reduced drastically due to poaching, disease, civil wars and encroachment of the gorilla habitat by Humans. However, with efforts through Gorilla Tourism and Conservation, with the creation of protected areas and national parks, the mountain gorilla population has been increasing steadily over the years. In the 1990s, the protected areas were opened up for Gorilla tourism and some of the mountain gorilla families were habituated to allow tourists to trek them. At the moment, there are close to 20 habituated mountain gorilla families in Uganda, which are all available for tourists to visit.

Gorilla trekking permit

In order to visit the Gorillas, you are required to purchase a Gorilla trekking permit and this has to be done in advance to ensure that your slot is guaranteed. The gorilla trekking permit can be purchased through a local tour operator, or directly through the Uganda wildlife authority if you are already in Uganda. The Uganda gorilla trekking permit costs $800 dollars for foreign nonresidents, $700 for foreign residents, $500 for Rest of Africa and Shillings 3o0,000 for East Africans. The Uganda gorilla habituation Experience Permit Costs $1,500 dollars for foreign nonresidents, $1,000 for foreign residents, $1000 for Rest of Africa and Shillings 750,000 for East Africans which money greatly helps with the Gorilla conservation. The government of Uganda uses proceeds from the sale of gorilla trekking permits to further conservation and intervention efforts as well as building infrastructure.

The local communities also receive a percentage of this money through the Uganda wildlife Authority, as well as allocation by the government to the local governments in areas where the national parks are found. Therefore, by coming for Gorilla trekking in Uganda, you greatly impact the conservation of these great species of primates.

When to Visit the Gorillas

Gorilla trekking can be done all year round, however, the most recommended period is during the Dry season months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February. During this period, there is very little rainfall and therefore the conditions are conducive for hiking through the densely forested landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks.

You can combine your Uganda wildlife safari with a Gorilla trekking Safari to the mountain Gorillas and visit other national parks within Uganda for an authentic African wildlife experience. Other popular national parks in Uganda are Murchison falls national Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Lake Mburo national park, Semuliki National Park, Rwenzori Mountain National Park, Mt. Elgon National Park.

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, Vs Rwanda, Vs Congo

The only three countries in the world where you can see the mountain gorillas are Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. However, visiting the Gorillas in Uganda is more recommended than gorilla trekking in Rwanda or DR Congo because of two main reasons, the permit price in Uganda is $800 while the Rwanda Gorilla trekking permit costs $1500 for the same experience! This makes Uganda the better option as compared to Rwanda.

On the other hand, the DR Congo Gorilla permits cost only $400. However, due to civil wars and guerillas near the Virunga national park, it is not safe and therefore Uganda is still better than Congo as your security while on a gorilla safari is guaranteed unlike in Dr Congo’s Virunga.

Accommodation and transport

There are a lot of accommodation options near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. These range from Camping, basic budget, Average to luxurious lodges and therefore, every tourist is sorted based on their Budget. As for transportation you can reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by road or fly, Charter with internal flight providers. Accommodation, Transport and Gorilla permit booking can all be arranged for you by MuAfrika Adventures Limited.