Tracking Mountain Gorillas in East Africa
Tracking Mountain Gorillas in East Africa can be done in only two countries which are known to be home to these endangered beautiful apes, the two countries Rwanda and Uganda are the most famous destinations for Gorilla trekking in the entire of Africa with the most developed Gorilla tracking experiences and numerous accommodations in their respective National Parks where these mountain Gorillas live.
Tourists interested in tracking Mountain Gorillas in East Africa can either visit Rwanda for the extraordinary Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park which is the only home to mountain Gorillas in Rwanda located in the country’s Northern Province or you can visit Uganda’s two beautiful National Parks known to harbor the mountain gorillas, and they are Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – the largest and most popular for Uganda Gorilla trekking as well as Mgahinga National Park both parks located in close proximity to each other in the south western part of Uganda.
In Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, there are more than 10 habituated Gorilla families that visitors are allowed to track and have a face to face magical encounter with the mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat from a very close distance, there are various outstanding accommodation properties of all categories from the super luxury to standard accommodations in Volcanoes which add up to your Gorilla trekking experience creating the most amazing adventure moments. The cost of a gorilla permit in Rwanda is 1500$ per person.
In Uganda, Most tourists track Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park the largest primeval tropical rain forest national Park prominently known for having half of the world’s Mountain Gorillas, Bwindi National Park has four sectors Rushaga, Buhoma, Ruhija and Nkuringo each with more than four Gorilla families which tourists are allowed to track and meet in their habitat, the largest number of Gorilla families is located in Buhoma sector.
There is also a greater number of accommodation properties of all categories from high end facilities to standard in each Gorilla tracking sector, this enables tourists to connect deeply with nature in the mist covered tropical rain forests for a gorilla safari adventure while staying at the accommodation of their comfort, interests and budget.
Tracking Mountain Gorillas in East Africa can as well be done in this other fascinating home to mountain Gorillas in Uganda which is Mgahinga National Park, a high altitude dense rain forest contiguous with Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda, this park also features other striking attractions such as three of the inactive Virunga volcanoes that it shares with Volcanoes National Park, Golden Monkeys abundant bird species, beautiful fauna and visiting Mgahinga is truly rewarding.
Since the cost of Gorilla trekking in Uganda is cheaper than in Rwanda at only 700$, tourists visiting Rwanda sometimes choose to trek gorillas in Uganda from Rwanda, this is very possible since Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park are just 3 to 4 hours’ drive from Kigali in Rwanda while crossing via the land borders.
You can as well do double Gorilla trekking in both countries so as to enjoy the experience of trekking these unique apes from different destinations and explore the beauty of these different countries, in Uganda. There is also an exclusive Gorilla habituation experience where tourists spend a full day with the mountain Gorillas being habituated, this is a very rewarding adventure experience with the Gorillas worth your dollars. This Gorilla habituation experience costs 1500$.
If you are interested in tracking Mountain Gorillas in East Africa (Rwanda or Uganda) you can reach out to us at Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris, we will arrange for you a perfectly tailored safari package that fits your adventure interests and your budget.
