Simplest Gorilla family to trek

Gorilla trekking In Uganda – Affordable Gorilla trekking – Gorilla tracking tours, Gorilla trekking sectors, Gorilla permit-USD600

What is the Simplest Gorilla family to trek in Uganda and Rwanda. Different Tourists, who come to Uganda for Gorilla trekking always ask which “Gorilla family is easy to trek?” Since the Gorilla permit prices were increased in Rwanda from USD750 to USD1500.00 and Uganda considering increasing its price sometime next year, some tourists want to enjoy their experience of Gorilla trekking by paying now and trying to look for the easiest Gorilla family to trek.

Easiest Gorilla family to trek versus Gorilla family allocation

The issue of the easiest Gorilla family to trek has been sorted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. According to the new developments, the Gorilla family’s allocation is now based on the interests, age, and physical abilities of individuals.

Some clients have been misled to think that in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, some Gorilla groups are hard to find while others are easier. Sometimes there are chances when a tourist goes for a trek and within 15-30 minutes, they are with the Gorillas while others will spend three-quarters of the day in the forest looking out for these creatures and by the time they find them, they are already exhausted. When they go back, they post different feedback messages on their Facebook pages or trip advisor telling people not to track this or that group of Gorillas. The truth of the fact is that Uganda has a variety of wildlife Gorillas are wild animals and you will never tell their movements all the time. Their movements depend on several factors’ food and water availability fear, and also, especially when they fight with another group and they have to move away from that location. A mountain gorilla family that was nearer yesterday might be far away the next day so the Gorilla family is easier to trek depending on the day’s experience.

Rushegura Gorilla Family commonly known as R-Group has been accepted as an easier group because the starting point is in Buhoma just at the National Park offices and its territory is in the same sector. In most cases, tourists have indeed had to trek it easier than other Gorilla groups but, in some seasons, this group can move deep in the forest and becomes as hard as any other group. Therefore, there is no guarantee that you will have an easier trek.

Other clients book Gorilla permits in different sectors and book accommodation in another sector. This then requires them to start very early to drive so that they reach the starting point of trekking in time. In other words, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has four sectors, which are, Buhoma in the northern, Rushaga and Nkuringo both in the southern and Ruhija in the eastern.

Katland safaris ltd always advises our clients that when they book Gorilla permits for Gorilla families in Ruhija, please do book accommodation in the same sector. This will reduce the drive time so that you don’t have to drive very early to reach the starting point.

The other question is why did my tour operator book me a hard Gorilla family to trek? It all comes back to some of the factors mentioned above but kindly note that Gorilla permits are sold on a first come first serve basis and if by the time of booking your Gorilla permit, there was no alternative but to book you a group which was told to you that it was hard, then know that was the choice. To avoid this, make sure you acquire your Gorilla permit way in advance-5 months in advance to enable you to make a choice.

In conclusion, Gorilla Tracking in Uganda can sometimes be strenuous and a certain level of fitness is always required. If you have this level of fitness and your prime goal is to trek the Mountain Gorillas, then the above complaints should not arise.

What is the Simplest Gorilla family to trek

Popular Africa Gorilla Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda

Uganda 

3 Days Uganda Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

3 Day Gorilla Habituation Safari in Bwindi

5 Days Gorilla and Chimps Tracking in Uganda

5 Days Bwindi Gorilla and Murchison Falls Safari

Rwanda 

1 Day Rwanda Gorilla  Trekking Safari Volcanoes National Park

2 Days Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda

3 Days Gorilla and Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda

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How to get to Bwindi for Gorilla trekking.

Getting to Bwindi Forest from Kampala or Entebbe – Africa Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the most important tourist destinations in Uganda and how to get to Bwindi for Gorilla trekking is one of the most frequently asked questions on Gorilla trekking through Uganda. The Park is located in southwestern Uganda. It is home to over half the world’s remaining population of mountain Gorillas. Previously the journey from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi’s impenetrable forest was long and difficult, taking a whole full day of travel. But Now with the development of better road networks and domestic flight routes, access is relatively straightforward and easier.

Four different areas within the park are used for gorilla trekking and that’s Buhoma and Ruhija in the north, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the south.  But Buhoma is the most popular sector of all for the gorilla trekking adventure. 

How to get to Bwindi’s impenetrable forest for gorilla trekking.

Travelling to Bwindi By air.

Are you touching down in Entebbe or Kampala and you plan to visit Bwindi’s impenetrable forest for the gorilla trekking adventure to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, are you trying to find out how best to get to Bwindi from Entebbe or Kampala. The distance from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is approximately 540km and the drive time is approximately 8 to 9 hours of driving. You can as well get to Bwindi’s impenetrable forest by flight which is approximately 1-2 hours.

Bwindi has three airfields and these are found at Kihiihi and Kyonza in the northern area as well as Nyakabande located in Kisoro at Nkuringo for clients going for mountain gorilla trekking in the south of Bwindi. As a tourist, you can choose to fly right from Entebbe or from Kampala at Kajansi airfield from where you will be taken to the modern tarmac airstrip located at Kisoro.  The planes may also be chartered to the Savannah or the grass Kayonza airstrips.

Flights depart from Entebbe or at the airstrip in Kajjansi any time from 7 am depending on the schedule of the flight that was booked and after an hour or two of the flight, you land at the airstrip in Kisoro or Kihihi. From here you can be picked up by your driver-guide or the hotel shuttle and taken to where you plan to stay for the nights in Bwindi.

Getting to Bwindi Forest for Gorilla Trekking By Road

Road transport is the easiest to use to get to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and various routes can be used to reach the park.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be accessed from Kampala via Masaka and Mbarara town driving for close to 7 hours and 35 minutes a distance of 467.7 kilometers.

Bwindi National Park can be accessed right from Queen Elizabeth National Park to the north which is a two-three-hour drive, from Kabaale town to the south which takes only about one-two hours, or it can be from Kampala through Mbarara for about six-eight hours. These roads meet at Butogota which is a distance of only 17 kilometers from the Buhoma entrance gate. And if it’s a rainy season, visitors are required to use a 4-wheeled vehicle for matters of safety.

 Getting to Bwindi Forest for Gorilla trekking By bus

If you are to use a Bus, a daily bus service leaves Kampala for Butogota via Rukungiri and Kihiihi. At Butogota, you will have to use a public minibus, or boda-boda or hire a private vehicle to take you to the park entrance gate at Buhoma. However, we do advise clients to book the safari through a Tour Company or Safari company.

Popular gorilla trekking Safaris are offered by Katland Safaris.

3 Days Uganda Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

3 Day Gorilla Habituation Safari in Bwindi

5 Days Gorilla and Chimps tracking in Uganda

5 Days Bwindi Gorilla and Murchison Falls Safari

7 Days Gorilla, Chimps and Wildlife Safari

9 Days Uganda Primates and Gorilla Trekking Safaris

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Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is one of the highlights of an African gorilla safari through this part of Africa. The Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking Safari give you a one in a lifetime encounter with the endangered mount gorilla In Bwindi Impenetrable National game park and also an encounter with our closest relatives in either Kibale forest, Budongo, or Kalinzu forest.

Trekking Mountain gorillas in Uganda

Only two national parks in Uganda offer the gorilla trekking opportunity to visitors, that’s Bwindi Impenetrable national game park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Game Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Game Park.

Bwindi’s impenetrable national game park located in the southwestern tip of Uganda is home to approximately more than half of the global remaining population of mountain gorillas left.

There are four major sectors in Bwindi where the gorilla trekking adventure takes place and these include, the Buhoma sector, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo sectors. These four sectors share eleven habituated gorilla groups that can be trekked by visitors to this national park.

Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park is the perfect destination for the Gorilla habituation experience. Up on trekking and reaching the gorillas, Visitors are given not more than four hours to stay up close with the gorillas, and with researchers, they are given a chance to learn how gorillas spend their days, how they feed, take care of young ones, gather for food and so much more. The Gorilla Habituation Permit costs 1500.00 dollars per person per trek. The four hours start counting as soon as the gorillas are found.

Maghinga National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest of all national parks in Uganda. The park was created to protect the mountain gorillas that roam freely within the Virunga region. The park is bordered by the Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda. It was declared a game sanctuary by the British administration in 1930 and was gazetted as a national park in 1991. The park has only got one habituated transboundary gorilla group. The visitors can also enjoy the Batwa visit which is a fascinating tour with the Batwa guide to learn the secrets of the forest.

There is one habituated gorilla group that you can see in the Maghinga National Park called the Maghinga Group. Because of its size and limited gorilla permits, Bwindi National Park is more visited and popular with tourists, but if you are looking for something much quieter and unique, this is your place.

Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

 WHAT TO GO WITH ON A GORILLA TREK?

Comfortable hiking shoes should be put on. These are suitable for steep muddy slopes.

Put on earplugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds

Packed lunch and enough drinking water should be carried.

Rain gadgets, sunscreen lotions, a hat for UN predictable weather, and also an insect repellent.

Cameras and fully charged batteries should not be forgotten. Flashlights are not permitted.

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Cost of a gorilla trekking permit

A gorilla trekking permit is an official government document that allows you access to the mountain. Gorillas. In Uganda, it’s issued by the Uganda wildlife Authority on behalf of the f Government to the visitors intending to come up close with the mountain gorillas.

The gorilla trekking permit currently goes for 700 USD per person per

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

Uganda is, without a doubt the best destination in East Africa for the best Chimpanzee trekking adventures. Combining Chimpanzee trekking with gorilla tracking of one of the highlights of a safari through Uganda. A trek in search of a Chimpanzee Is indeed a rewarding adventure. This is so because, chimpanzees are fun, and playful, making trekking a great experience. While on a safari in search of the chimpanzee.

Top Destinations for trekking Chimpanzees in Uganda.

Kalinzu Forest

Kalinzu Forest Is located a few Kilometers from Queen Elizabeth National Park. around 290 chimpanzees call Kalinzu Home. The chimpanzee trekking perm here is considerably cheaper as it is owned by different management. It’s $35 per person, compared to $150 per person in Kibale.

Kibale Forest

The best chimpanzee trekking experience by far is Kibale Forest which is located in the southwestern region of the country. This forest is home to approximately 1,500 chimpanzees and has, near enough, a 100 percent success rate of seeing them.

The forest is located in the middle of fort portal, Kasese, and queen Elizabeth National game park making it possible to engage in other exciting tourist activities after Chimpanzee trekking.

Budongo Forest

A final place you can see the chimpanzees in Uganda is Budongo Forest. Situated in Murchison Falls National Park,  The mahogany trees in the Budongo Forest provides perfect shelter for these intelligent chimpanzees, as well as other species of primates. There are approximately 100 habituated chimpanzees available here, and visitors can also opt for the whole-day chimpanzee habituation experience in Budongo. The chimpanzee permits cost $85 in Budongo and because you are in the area of Murchison Falls, it is usually combined with a safari and an experience at Murchison Falls.

Feel free to contact us with any inquiries about booking a gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari through Uganda.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda

Traveling safe through Uganda – How to travel across Uganda.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda. Probably one of the more worrying concerns about traveling around Uganda is its high rate of traffic fatalities per vehicle. Roads in Uganda are not well maintained and not well-lit at night and are poorly marked. Driving at night is particularly hazardous with vehicles with no lights on the road and broken-down vehicles left unattended. Drunken driving and speeding are also an issue. During the day, pedestrians and livestock walking on the road are a problem, as well as locals generally not driving well and ignoring basic traffic rules. Safe Means of transport in Uganda

Police enforcement of traffic violations is minimal. If you’re traveling in the care of a reputable tour operator you have less to be concerned about because the drivers make your safety a priority and strictly abide by the laws of the road. However, if you’re traveling solo using public transport; you need to be careful what mode of transport you choose and, if possible, avoid traveling anywhere at night in Uganda.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda

Recommended safe means of Transport in Uganda

BY AIR Transport

There are several reputable private aviation companies offering flights to Fort Portal, Jinja, Kasese, Kisoro, Murchison National Park, Mweya (Queen Elizabeth National Park), Kidepo National Park, and Semliki. The minimum passenger requirement is 4 – 7 travelers, depending on the destination. Passengers are allowed 15 kgs of luggage per person in soft bags.

Aero link

Aerolink is a reputable domestic airline servicing destinations throughout Uganda, including Kisoro, Kihihi, Mweya, Kasese, Fort Portal, Gulu, Kidepo NP, and Moroto. Kajjansi Airfield is located 20 kilometers from Kampala, towards Entebbe.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda

BY ROAD transport

Public buses and taxis are not recommended as safe transport options for foreign visitors. Shuttle buses operated by a reputable transport company are a safer option to go for.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda

Some of the Road Transport Companies in Uganda Include.

Jaguar Executive Coaches

This is a safe and reliable service run by a private bus company. It services the route from Kampala to Kigali at a cost of approx. US$40; departing from Kampala at 1h00, 3h00, 9h00, 18h00 and 20h00. Passengers have the option of a VIP section with more comfortable seats.

Global Bus Company.

This is very popular with the route between Kampala to Mbarara Charging about 10 to 15 dollars. Per transfer to Mbarara or from Mbarara. When in Mbarara you can connect to any part of the western part of the country

Safe Boda

Safe Boda motorcycles are a popular mode of transport in Kampala. Motorcycle drivers are well-trained and professional and arrive with helmets for their passengers. The motorcycle service is booked and paid for using an app similar to the Uber app.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda

Tour operators.

For safe Travels through Uganda, it’s recommended that you use the services of an experienced travel operator to arrange your travels through Uganda. Most travel companies operate fleets of very well-maintained cars customized and designed specifically for travel, they are all insured and come with drivers that are very well-trained and have knowledge of the destination.

Safe Means of transport in Uganda

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Top Gorilla Destinations in East Africa

Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable National Game Park- Volcanoes National Game Park – Mgahinga Gorilla National Game Park. Africa Gorilla safaris.

Top Gorilla Destinations in East Africa. Africa Gorilla trekking is a lifetime experience for any traveler from any part of the world. East Africa offers you the greatest opportunity to come up close to these gentle giants in their natural serene setting.

Gorilla trekking is not something that can easily be put together in a single done since a lot of things are supposed to be put into consideration for an exciting and fulfilling East African gorilla trekking adventure through East Africa. Katland Safaris help visitors from all over the world plan their gorilla trekking adventures in the best way possible and always advise our client to book their gorilla trekking adventures early, especially during the pick months of June to September and Dec to February.

Planning earlier for your gorilla trekking safari helps you choose a gorilla trekking destination early, put all your gorilla trekking logistics like transport, guides, accommodation packing for gorilla trekking, and acquiring your gorilla trekking permit. A gorilla permit is an official document that gives you access to the gorilla trekking experience. In Uganda, the gorilla trekking permit cost 750 dollars, and in Rwanda, the gorilla trekking permit costs 1500 dollars per person per trek.

In East Africa, gorilla trekking is best done in two countries Uganda and Rwanda.

Because of the closeness of the two destinations, gorilla trekking can either start from Uganda and end in Rwanda or from Rwanda and end in Uganda.

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Gorilla Trekking Locations in Uganda.

Uganda is a special destination for gorilla trekking the world over and this is because of fact. Uganda is home to more than half of the global remaining population of mountain gorillas.

In Uganda, gorilla trekking is done from only two gorilla trekking locations and that’s from Bwindi Impenetrable National Game Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Game Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Game Park.

If your dream is to look into the eyes of mountain gorillas, then Bwindi’s impenetrable national game park is the best destination to make your dreams come true. Bwindi is home to more than half the population of the worlds remaining endangered mountain Gorillas and this makes Bwindi one of the most popular destinations and conservation areas in Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda on the edges of the Rift Valley on the border of Rwanda and the democratic republic of Congo, covering an area of 331 square kilometers within the Districts of Kabale, Kisoro, and Kanungu. The word “Bwindi” in the “Batwa” local language means darkness and taking a hike through this impenetrable forest reveals why the forest was named Bwindi.

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Top Gorilla Trekking Sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

There are four gorilla trekking regions in Bwindi and these include Nkuringo, Ruhijja, Rushaga, and Buhoma gorilla sectors.

Ruhijja gorilla sectors.

Ruhijja sector is located in the eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National game park. This sector has got 4 gorilla families, namely the Kyagurilo group, Bitukula group, Mukiza group, and Ruzogo group.

The sector is positioned between the Buhoma sector to the north of the park and Kibale town to the south making the sector to be easily accessible from both parts of the south and north. The sector connects to reach Queen Elizabeth National Park which covers 218km. This allows Tourists who wto want to trek Gorillas to have ample time to do a game drive in the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions.

Besides gorilla trekking, the Ruhija gorilla sector has several activities including bird watching, primate walks, and community walks, Among others.

Ruhijja sector is also located a few meters away from Lake of Bunyonyi a beautiful crater lake to relax admiring the fascinating hills and islands, a perfect environment with canoe rides and the local people. The sector has all accommodation facilities ranging from budget, and mid-range to luxury.

Buhoma gorilla sectors.

Buhoma sector is very outstanding than other regions, the best desirable sector for Gorilla trekkers. Buhoma is very accessible. It takes a 2hours drive from Kabale town via Kanungu and 4 hours from the Ishasha sector area known for tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It’s a less tiring gorilla trekking sector. It has more accommodation options ranging from budget, mid-range, and Luxury. Buhoma is so special in the sense that sometimes beautiful gorillas visit the compounds of some lodges.

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Nkuringo gorilla sector.

Nkuringo sector is located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The sectsectorhabithe that to the famous Nkuringo Gorilla family. The family is headed by Rafiki, and this family is the most fascinating Gorilla family where each individual in the gorilla family is amazing.

To get to Nkuringo, one goes via the Kabale-Kisoro Road. If one uses a bus, the journey can last for 11-12 hours.

The junction takes 45 kilometers which is about 3 hours. One can as well use the route via Buhoma through Kihihi or Butogota, but this is more tiresome and, it’s better hiring hire a private vehicle provided by a tour company.

Rushaga gorilla sector.

Rushaga Gorilla sector is the best area to encounter your lifetime gorilla trek. The sector is located in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with five Gorilla families and the most perfect sector for Gorilla habituation. The sector can be closest accessed through Rwanda in a 4 Hours’ Drive. Rushaga sector is nearby Nkthe the ingo area, and it has the biggest number of Gorilla families compared to other sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Nkuringo sector offers some of the best accommodation choices and includes Mgahinga Gorilla Camp, Gorilla safari lodge, Gorilla havens lodge, Gorilla valley lodge, and, many more.

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Mgahinga Gorilla National Game Park.

Many tourists visit the Mgahinga National Park for gorilla trekking. The mountain gorillas in Mgahinga National Park live in families that comprise several individuals. Each family is led by the strongest male mountain gorilla called a silverback.  This silverback is always in charge of protecting its family against any intrusion and usually determines the daily routine. The silverback usually leads its subordinates to different parts of the jungle searching for fresh plant leaves and new places for building new nests for the night.

Popular gorilla trekking Safaris are offered by Katland Safaris.

3 Days Uganda Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

3 Day Gorilla Habituation Safari in Bwindi

5 Days Gorilla and Chimps tracking in Uganda

5 Days Bwindi Gorilla and Murchison Falls Safari

7 Days Gorilla, Chimps and Wildlife Safari

9 Days Uganda Primates and Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Gorilla Trekking Locations in Rwanda.

Of recent, Rwanda is becoming a very popular destination for gorilla trekking because of the proximity of the gorillas to Kigali City and Kigali international airport.

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In Rwanda, Gorilla trekking is done in: –

Volcanoes National Game Park.

Found in the North Western part of Rwanda, Volcano’s national park is a breathtaking unforgettable Gorilla Destination where culture, adventure, and conservation intersect.

The Volcanoes National Park lies along the Virunga Mountains with ancient volcanoes shared by Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In just a short two hours drive from Rwanda’s capital Kigali, to the small town of Musanze the, park is a central location for the exploration of some distinctive Rwanda adventures, while a visit to the Mountain gorillas is often at the top of the visitors’ list.

The park is part of the great Virunga volcano conservation region spanning to cover Virunga National Park Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda. It was initially a small area around Karisimbi, Mikeno, and Visoke volcanoes which was gazetted to protect the Mountain gorillas which were facing the threat of extinction as a result of poaching.

Volcanoes national park is the only stop center for all gorilla trekking safaris. its strategic location of only about two hours’ drive from Kigali international airport makes it the most accessible gorilla national park in the world. Besides mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is a home for golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects among other creatures which together make a complete Rwanda safari package.

Volcanoes National game park is also of Rwanda’s conservation epicenters where many nonprofit organizations base their operations. Visitors can pay homage to the legendary scientist and gorilla advocate Dian Fossey with a hike to her Tomb or a visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund which continues her legacy of research and advocacy to this day.

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Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Adventures.

1 Day Rwanda Trekking Volcanoes National Park

2 Days Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda

3 Days Gorilla and Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda

Uganda and Rwanda offer the best gorilla trekking adventures and Gorilla Destinations in the whole world.  Besides the concentration of mountain gorillas in these two countries, both Uganda and Rwanda are so safe for gorilla trekking and any other wildlife safari you can think of.

If you have plans of coming in contact with these gentle giants one day, you can always reach out to us at Katland Safaris either by phone, what’s up, or by email. We will put all the logistics for your gorilla trekking adventure. We will put everything in order from booking your gorilla permit, to your transport, guides, accommodation pickups, and drop-offs.

We can also choose to combine Gorilla Destinations with wildlife safaris in both Uganda and Rwanda.

Feel free to contact us with any inquiries about booking a gorilla safari through Uganda and Rwanda.

Cost of a 10 days Safari to Uganda

Uganda Budget Safaris – Luxury Safaris through Uganda

Cost of a 10 days Safari to Uganda. Taking a Safari through Uganda is one of the best decisions anyone interested in experiencing the country should take. It allows one to have a true African experience from a single destination Uganda. The Safari involves trekking the Mountain Gorillas in either Bwindi Impenetrable National Game Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Game Park.

Gorilla trekking is one of the most exciting activities while on a safari through Uganda and is a must-do. It involves a hike and trekking through the thick impenetrable vegetation of Bwindi impenetrable National game park until you have the opportunity to look directly into the eyes of the mountain gorillas.

For this exciting safari activity, we encourage visitors to carry their cameras and at times be on standby to take lifetime moments with the mountain gorillas with the Guidance of the game rangers.

What is the cost of a 10 Days trip to Uganda?

A 10 days safari through Uganda can cost anything between 5500 dollars to 3200 dollars per person. This is however dependent on quite several factors.  

The price of Safaris packages Through Uganda differs in price depending on several factors that have a significant impact on the overall safari cost. These factors are the basis of how safaris are divided into the categories of budget Mid-Range and Luxury.

Private tours are often more expensive than shared ones. Some travelers might wish to think about a fly-in safari on a 10-day journey, although fly-in safaris are relatively more costly than road safaris. Visitors should also take note that low-season costs can also be advantageous, and even if it may rain more during this time, the countryside is at its most beautiful.

Highlights Of a 10 days Safari through Uganda

Discover the famous Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks homes to more than half of the remaining population of Mountain gorillas.

Primates Trekking. Look into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, Trek the Ugandan jungles to see chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus, golden monkeys, and many other primates.

Wildlife safaris to Uganda Savanah National Parks including Lake Mburo national game park, Queen Elizabeth national game park, and Murchison Falls National game park.

Rhino tracking at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

A visit to Murchison Falls National game park.

Private tour guide in English and other languages

Transport in a travel Van Customized for safaris.

Accommodation selected to fit your expectations

An All-inclusive safari including lodging, entrance fees, meals, and transport

Guided walks with professional and knowledgeable guides

Unique accommodations including safari lodges and tented camps in various parks.

Cultural encounters with some of Uganda’s unique societies

What is included in the Cost of a 10 days trip through Uganda

The Cost of Your 10 days Safari Includes Gorilla permits, Chimpanzee Permits, an Experienced English-speaking guide, Park entrance fees, Cultural Encounters, Luxury lodge accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bottled water, Government taxes.

Tour exclusions

Visa fees, laundry services & alcoholic drinks, International/domestic flights, and Tips to the driver guides, waiters, and porters.

Must do tourist activity on a 10-day safari through Uganda

Gorilla trekking is the most popular activity for a 10 days Uganda safari. Gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Game. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best place in Uganda to track mountain gorillas. The park protects 40% of the world’s mountain gorilla population and has an incredible 350 species of birds.

Accommodation offered on a 10 days Uganda safari?

After a long day surveying the incredible landscape and Uganda wildlife on offer, guests can look forward to the very best safari accommodation Uganda has to offer. The accommodation here is excellent with numerous options from tented camps, and luxury lodges to camping grounds.

From camping in the bush with amenities to mid-range and luxury lodges, there’s something for everyone here. There are various accommodation options in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park including Gorilla Heights Lodge.

Most luxury lodges also offer a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and a shower. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a microwave, an oven, and a stovetop.

Chameleon Hill Lodge in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a luxury lodge built overlooking Lake Mutanda. The lodge has a beautiful compound with great views of the three volcanoes and a superb spot for those who have come for gorilla trekking, bird watching, golden monkey tracking, or canoeing on Lake Mutanda.

What is the best time to go on a 10-day safari to Uganda?

The best time to go on a 10 days gorilla trek in Uganda is during its two dry seasons: between December and February, and between June and August, when conditions are particularly good for trekking to see mountain gorillas chimpanzees, and other wildlife animals.

Contact us with any inquiries about a costed safari through Uganda.

When should one book a gorilla safari – The best time to go gorilla trekking – Book a gorilla trip early – Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla trekking.

When to book a gorilla safari. A safari to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a lifetime experience no one should miss out on when still alive. Gorilla trekking is currently the most treasured and most opted-for tourist activity in both Uganda and Rwanda. In Uganda, gorilla safaris are conducted in only two gorilla destinations and that’s Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga gorilla national parks, and in Rwanda, gorilla trekking is carried out in only one destination and that’s Volcanoes national game park.

The majority of travelers from around the world come mainly to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural wild setting and the most asked question by all travelers considering coming to East Africa for this encounter is “ When to book a gorilla safari ”.

When to book a gorilla safari. Gorilla trekking being one of the most opted-for adventure experiences in both Uganda and Rwanda, we at all times encourage our victors to consider arranging for and booking their gorilla trekking safaris to east Africa early enough, six months or even a year before their gorilla trekking dates.

When contacted early enough about When to book a gorilla safari at Katland Safaris, we tailor-make your gorilla trekking safari by putting all logistics in one place to give you the best gorilla trekking holiday ever. When planning for your gorilla trekking safari to either Uganda or Rwanda, acquiring a gorilla trekking permit must be at the top of the list of the things you need. This is the official government document that allows an hour or four with the mountain gorillas in the wild. Make sure you book your gorilla permit in advance.

When to book a gorilla safari.

Best time to go for a gorilla trek in Uganda and Rwanda

Gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda can be done all through the year, however, consideration should be made on which particular months should one go gorilla trekking. The dry season is of no doubt the most preferred time for gorilla trekking starting from June to September and December to February. When to book a gorilla safari. It’s advisable to do gorilla trekking in the dry months because of the nature of the terrain most especially for Bwindi’s impenetrable national game parks. The forest is so thick to the level that at times trails are created by guides using pangas during the wet season. This an exciting experience but at most times a challenging one, and that’s why we advise visitors to go gorilla trekking in the dry season.

When to book a gorilla safari. 

Why you should book your gorilla safari early?

Gorilla trekking is the most demanded tourist activity in both Uganda and Rwanda yet only eight people are permitted to trek a single gorilla family or group in a day. This means very few gorilla permits are released and immediately booked out by clients.

A gorilla trekking safari comes with logistics from transport to and from the gorilla destinations, to accommodation to park entrances and guides. All these things tend to be booked out quickly.

Booking for a gorilla trekking safari early enough makes it so easy to find good accommodation facilities for your overnight stay. There is a high occupancy rate for most accommodations and that’s why you need to book your gorilla trekking safari to Uganda very early enough to avoid frustrations and disappointments.

Feel free to contact us with any inquiries about booking a gorilla safari to Uganda in advance.

Planning for three days gorilla trekking safari to Uganda – Budget gorilla trekking Uganda and Rwanda.

Planning for three days gorilla trekking safari to Uganda. Uganda is a top destination for gorilla trekking in Africa, only two destinations offer this exciting activity in the country and that’s Bwindi impenetrable national and Mgahinga gorilla national game park.

Planning for a three days gorilla trekking safari starts with choosing Uganda as your gorilla trekking destination and also agreeing on which national park to do it from. After this is done, a visitor is required to then book a gorilla trekking permit, an official document that allows visitors access to either Bwindi impenetrable or Mgahinga gorilla national park.

However, we at all times advise all visitors to at this point consult with a tours and travel company like Katland Safaris. This makes it easier in booking gorilla permits and putting all your gorilla trekking logistics in order.

Three days Gorilla trekking safari to Uganda

Our three days Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to spend time with the world’s endangered Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.  it is approximately 459 gorilla individuals in Bwindi and your visit to this park gives you a 99% chance of seeing and coming so close in contact with half of the remaining population of the gentle giants.

Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

On day one, Early morning after breakfast at your hotel or residence in either Kampala or Entebbe, you will be picked up by our company driver-guide and start your three days Uganda Gorilla Trekking safari with a drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, this drive is long but worth it. You will enjoy amazing sceneries and meet-ups with the local communities along the way. You will have a stop at the Equator for photographs, Mbarara town for lunch en route, and other optional multiple stops depending on your request and time.

Gorilla trekking and Community walk.

Day two will be the gorilla trekking experience combined with a community visit

After breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides who will allocate you a gorilla family group you will trek that day. Once you have your group confirmed, two ranger guides will lead you into the thick impenetrable forest to start your search for the endangered rare species of Mountain Gorillas. The gorilla search always continues from the place where they were last seen the previous day. Upon reaching the area where these famous species are, you will only be allowed to interact with them for only one hour and you should always keep maximum silence while with these Gorillas.

gorilla trekking safari to Uganda

Gorilla trekking can sometimes be strenuous depending on the trek that day which is normally determined by weather and the movement of the gorillas in the forest but given the fact it is a very well-organized activity you have a 99% chance of seeing the gorillas on your trek. The trek is guided by advanced trackers who monitor the Gorilla movements all day in the forest with this they will know where they nested for the last night and that’s where you start looking for them. The 2 ranger guides will lead you all through the trek clearing trails, creating new trails, and sharing with you information about the mountain gorillas and Bwindi Forest. After the trek, you will retrieve back to the starting point to pick up your certificates as a sign of successful tracking of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and return to the lodge for relaxation.

Later in the evening, you will go for community walks in the nearby Batwa community, where you will be entertained and given tales of their unique culture. Gorilla trekking safari to Uganda

Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe  

On the third early in the morning, you will have breakfast, and after you will then start your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe with stopovers for photography in some of the areas with tourist attractions, you will arrive in Kampala/Entebbe in the late afternoon, and you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight or to the airport for your departure to end your 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking safari.

Our three days gorilla trekking safari includes booking a gorilla permit in advance, Services of an English-speaking guide, Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle customized for Safaris, Park entry fees, Accommodation, and meals, entry fees to the national parks, and guiding fees.

Feel free to contact us with any inquiries about conducting a three days gorilla trekking safari to Uganda.

Gorilla habitation in a group. Gorilla trekking – Uganda – Rwanda – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Gorilla habitation adventure in a group- Gorilla habituation is the process through which a gorilla family gets used to human visits. When there were plans to introduce gorilla tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the remaining task was to ensure that the mountain gorillas get used to tourists’ visits. Remember, the gorillas were living in the forest and were not used to human visits.

A gorilla habituation process takes 2-3 years, and it involves an advanced team from the Uganda Wildlife Authority making frequent visits to the gorilla family. Upon establishing that the group is used and welcoming to tourists, the gorilla family becomes ready for tourists’ visits.

The Gorilla Habituation adventure Experience

Introduced in 2015 and available for a minimal duration of only 2-3 years is the gorilla habituation experience in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. To become habituated to tourists’ presence, each gorilla group has undergone an extremely delicate process, lasting around five years, gradually getting accustomed to the presence of humans. Park rangers start by spending a short period with the gorillas every day, at a certain distance that represents the limit of the gorillas’ comfort zone. As the years go by, they gradually increase the time and reduce the distance until they deem the gorillas ready for paying clients to visit them.

The gorilla habituation experience for the first time allows paying clients to participate in this process. It is limited to two gorilla families in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bukingyi and Bushaho, in the park’s Rushaga sector. Due to the steep terrain, and dense vegetation. Gorilla habitation adventure in a group

Gorilla habituation adventure in a group

How many people are allowed to habituate a gorilla family per day?

For the gorilla habituation experience, only 4 people are allowed to habituate a gorilla family per day for 1500 dollars per person per habituation. And once the mountain gorillas are found a person is given not more than 4 hours to spend with mountain gorilla observing their ways of life, taking videos and pictures to share with loved ones back home.

Gorilla habituation adventure is currently done in Uganda and Bwindi impenetrable national game park in the Rushaga sector in the southwestern part of the park and buhoma sector.

The gorilla habituation experience helps clients come so close to these amazing gentle giants and as well participate in the habituation process. it involves encouraging wild gorillas to feel comfortable in the presence of humans.

Why four people for the gorilla habituation experience.?

It’s first intended to minimize and reduce behavioral disturbances in mountain gorillas. A large cloud of new people every day might in one way or the other cause discomfort to the gorillas a thing that is completely against conservation protocols.

To minimize the risk of exposing gorillas to human diseases. Gorillas and humans share a 98.5%dna with humans. This means they are highly suspect able to some human diseases yet their Immunity is not strong enough to resist these diseases. Exposing gorillas to a single human disease like the flu puts an entire family of these gentle giants at a very high risk and this can devastate the whole population. Gorilla habitation adventure in a group

Some of the gorilla families in Bwindi include the following.

Mubare Gorilla Family – Buhoma, Habinyanja Gorilla Family, Rushegura Gorilla Family – Buhoma, Bitukura Gorilla Family- Ruhija, Oruzogo Gorilla Family – Ruhija, Nkuringo Gorilla Family – Nkuringo, Nshongi Gorilla Family – Rushaga, Mishaya Gorilla Family – Rushaga, Kahungye Gorilla Family – Rushaga, Bweza Gorilla Family- Rushaga, Busingye Gorilla Family – Rushaga, Kyaguriro Gorilla Family, Nyakagezi Gorilla Family.

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Gorilla trekking with family – Uganda – Rwanda – Booking your Gorilla trekking permit

Gorilla trekking with family. Creating family memories on vacation is amazing but taking gorilla trekking adventures with family is an exceptionally great plan. Many travelers spend years planning and saving for gorilla trekking but sharing this precious experience with family is a treasure chest for so many great memories. A lot of travelers search for options on the internet and check for the most cost-friendly gorilla trekking packages but the gorilla tracking permit must be the number one cost. Gorilla permits are sold per person per trek in both destinations Uganda and Rwanda. They are not shared nor discounted according to the number of people traveling. Each gorilla permit in Uganda costs $ 700 and in Rwanda, the gorilla permit price is $1500 per person per trek

Things to consider For Gorilla trekking with family – Uganda – Rwanda.

Number of family members for the Gorilla Trekking safari.

Gorilla trekking with family is exciting but how many family members are joining in for the experience? The fewer the people you are traveling with the more the cost per person. In case you are the overall funder of this great African holiday you must look out for the number of people you are planning for.

In case each person is paying for their tour expenses then the more the people added to the family vacation, the less the cost price per person. You get to share the costs of gas, vehicle, the guide driver, and accommodation

Booking your Gorilla trekking permit

Each day the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) issue gorilla trekking permits per day of the year. Travelers book permit as early as a year in advance but booking 3 months to the date of travel is possible based on permits availability. Confirming the availability of gorilla permits doesn’t guarantee that the status quo will remain the same in the next hour or two. The number of gorilla permits available changes timely since all over the world gorilla trekking permits are sold in three countries, that is Uganda, Rwanda, and D.R.Congo. Gorilla trekking with family

The Ages for Family members going for Gorilla Trekking

Doing all activities on an Africa safari as a family is nice but with gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, there is a cap to the age limit which is 15 years and above. This is because of the nature of the topography of Bwindi Forest or Volcanoes Park which needs some hiking to get to the gorillas. At times it may be strenuous locating the mountain gorillas.  Children below this year may find it tiring to move on at some point. This delays the rest of the group yet the forest is huge returning after you have moved a distance is demanding as well. At times these children are affected by altitude which is about 2600m above sea level. This may not work well on children below this age.

Activities that can be done with children below 15 while parents are in for the gorillas.

The park has some activities which may involve children like the village walk, and visiting the Batwa and even some lodges have children’s activities but these are upon request.

Immunization before gorilla Trekking in Africa. (Gorilla trekking with family)

After the Covid-19 pandemic, immunization for Corona per country became relevant. Initially, one of the rules of gorilla trekking included being communicable disease-free, and now more action on disease control is being followed. To be allowed to do gorilla trekking, you must present covid-19 immunization certificate or negative test Corona Virus results at least 72 hours before traveling to see the mountain gorillas. This may seem so stressful but mountain gorilla conservation has taken so many years from the time only about 500 gorillas were existing in the world to currently about 800 mountain gorillas. This conservation achievement can go down the gutters by only one mistake of allowing a communicable disease-infected person to trek the gorillas.

Immunizing for other diseases like yellow fever, malaria, and others as recommended by the travel guidelines is important for your gorilla trekking safari preparations.

For other key arrangements like accommodation, food, and transportation to and from the gorilla trekking destination, you can always contact us  for a more fulfilling gorilla trekking safari with your family.