During Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable forest, always get ready for a challenging trek into the dense misty forest in search for the giant mountain gorillas with a help of an experienced local guide ranger to encounter your allocated gorilla family.
African gorilla trekking is magical and leaves tourists with unforgettable story to tell in life. Gorilla trek takes approximately 2-8hrs depending on the movement of the gorilla family the previous day, physical abilities of the trekkers, the altitude and location of the trekking sector. We therefore advise you to prepare yourself for a long walk if at all these primates moved too far deep into the forest. You may also hire a local porter from the community at a cost of $15 a day.
Uganda gorilla safari is done throughout the year and gorilla trekking permits are issued on a daily basis from Uganda Wildlife Authority however, most tourists prefer to undertake this activity during dry months between January-February and May-September. During these months, the land tends to be drier though some little rain drops are experienced but its more comfortable for the tourists due to the less muddy conditions and clear sky.
The cost of gorilla safari permit in Uganda go for $700 and gorilla habituation permit is $1500 per person. You can secure gorilla permits Uganda Wildlife Authority- a Uganda government body mandated to conserve wildlife for future generations through us at Africa Adventure Vacations.
Rwanda gorilla trekking safari permit goes for $1500 and issued by Rwanda Development Board while the gorilla permit in DR. Congo is the cheapest in the entire Virunga conservation area being purchased at a cost of $450 due to recorded political instability in the country.
During Uganda gorilla safaris, the pace of the gorilla tracking group is determined by the slowest member in the trekking party as no one is left behind. Please note that our team can help you plan the ideal gorilla trekking safari and choose the best gorilla tracking sector and family based on your desired length of trek and fitness!
