How to plan a gorilla trekking safari tour


Posted January 5, 2019 by JacobUG

Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is by far one of the best wildlife experiences you will ever encounter in the world. However, there are things that you need to know that will result in a great Up-Close Gorilla Encounter.

 
How To Book Your Gorilla Trekking Permit.
To track gorillas, you must have a pre-booked gorilla tracking permit from the relevant country agency to book the gorilla permit (Uganda Wildlife Authority for Uganda or ORTPN for Rwanda) or book the permits through alocal tour agency.
Rwanda gorilla permit cost $1500 per person for non-residents, $450 for East Africa foreign residents with supporting work permits and $250 for residents. In Rwanda your gorilla permit requires that you be at the park headquarters at 7:00 AM or before for the gorilla tracking activity
A Uganda gorilla permit costs $600 per person for non-residents, $500 for East Africa foreign residents with supporting work permits and $100 for residents. You need to report to the park registration office at 7:30AM.
Location of the gorilla parks
Gorilla trekking can only either be done in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley with an estimate of 400 mountain gorillas and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the southwestern Uganda on the border with Congo and Rwanda in the Virunga Conservation area covering an area of about 33.7 sq. kilometers or Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park which is located in the northern part of Rwanda spanning on a 160 sqkm area and its home to the critically endangered gorillas sheltering the highest number of gorillas in the Virunga Conservation area
Planning your Transport to the Gorilla Trek in Rwanda and Uganda:
In both Rwanda and Uganda, you will require a 4×4 vehicle to go to the gorilla parks that you can hire at an approximate fee of $150 per day excluding the fuel but including the driver costs. However, if you are using a tour company like gracious tours, all the transportation is catered for on the overall package fee which gives peace of mind. The gorilla safaris’ time is very unpredictable and you may as well take the entire day. For this same reason also have with you a packed lunch for the day, plenty of drinking water, rainproof clothing (you are trekking through a rain forest and any day it can rain).
Planning your accommodation
The gorilla trekking time is very unpredictable, it can take the entire day or days. So, have your accommodation booked for the night. There are a range of accommodation facilities to choose from in the gorilla trekking areas ranging from budget, Mid-range and luxury facilities.
Hiring Porters and Walking Sticks for the Gorilla Trek
Usually there are porters for hire (at $15 each) at the park offices and walking sticks (at $5). Do not overestimate your strength; you may certainly need either or both of these. So, put it in high consideration to hire one. Besides, it’s another way of giving back to the communities.
Conclusion.
If you arrange your own gorilla permit, please ensure that you pick it from the booking office in Kigali/ Kampala before travelling to the gorilla park. You must present your gorilla permit and passport on the gorilla tracking day to be allowed on the gorilla trek. In case your permit is booked through a tour agent you don’t need to worry cause all the will be arranged for you.
Gorilla trekking is more memorable if you tour with an experienced tour company with professional tour guides that possess a huge amount of knowledge on the subject matter. Gorillas are rare primates that require a lot of expertise, organize your trip with the best travel agency. For more information about gorilla safaris please contact gracious tours.
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Last Updated January 5, 2019