Bushaho Gorilla Family is now open for gorilla trekking

Bushaho Gorilla Family is now open for gorilla trekking

Bushaho Gorilla Family is now open for gorilla trekking

Numerous gorilla families have broken up in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, while others have become habituated. As we write, the Bushaho gorilla family is already accepting visitors for gorilla trekking, according to reports from Nkuringo in the southern region of Bwindi. Along with Bikingi, Bushaho is one of the two gorilla families that have been habituated.

This implies that two gorilla groups will soon be accessible for trekking from this side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Nkuringo. Although there are still two habituated gorilla families accessible for trekking from the Nkuringo side, there is now just one Bikingi family in the Rushaga district of Bwindi that is open for gorilla habituation experiences.

Bushaho Gorilla Family is now open for gorilla trekking

The opening of the Bushaho gorilla family for gorilla trekking also implies that the Uganda Wildlife Authority will always have 16 gorilla permits available each day. This will provide those who are interested in visiting Nkuringo with a selection.

Gorilla trekking is now available at the Bushaho Gorilla Family.

There are now nine members of the Bushaho gorilla family, but like other gorilla families, its population might increase based on the number of newborns and if the dominant Silverback will be able to subjugate more members from other mountain gorillas that are not habituated in that area.

With 15 gorilla families spread over the four districts of Bwindi, Uganda is among the greatest places to see these critically endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat now that the Buhaho gorilla family is available to gorilla trekking. One may choose from a range of gorilla families in Mgahinga by choosing another one.

By planning gorilla safaris for travelers to view these threatened animals, Katland Safaris is still dedicated to helping to save the mountain gorilla population in Uganda and Rwanda. We provide transportation to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National Park, lodging, and all associated services.

We also arrange gorilla permits for trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Since the Bushaho gorilla family is now accepting visitors for gorilla trekking, please do not hesitate to call Katland Safaris. Our offices are available around-the-clock in case you require assistance. That is the great news for both the gorilla community and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

New Gorilla Families in Bwindi

New Gorilla Families in Bwindi

New Gorilla Families in Bwindi

The Rushija side of the forest is home to the Rukara and Mukinga gorilla families, which are two more recent additions to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ruhija is situated in the Bwindi Forest’s eastern region. Following its dissolution, Kyaguriro gave rise to the gorilla families mentioned above; it is now no longer in existence.

New Gorilla Families in Bwindi

Prior to being accessible for gorilla monitoring, the Kyaguriro gorilla troop was employed for study. Later family disputes led to the division of the Rukara and Mukinga into two groups, which are currently walked by tourists. This indicates that Nshongi and Kyaguriro are extinct and need to be forgotten in the annals of mountain gorilla communities.

Uganda is now among the greatest places in the world to follow the critically endangered mountain gorillas, thanks to the establishment of new gorilla families in Bwindi and the consequent rise in the number of gorilla licenses offered by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. For comprehensive information on the newest gorilla families in Bwindi and all you need to know about gorilla tours and safaris, get in touch with Katland Safaris.

Rwanda gorilla treks and visiting mountain gorillas

Rwanda gorilla treks and visiting mountain gorillas.

Rwanda gorilla treks and visiting mountain gorillas.

For 2017, Katland Safaris offers you the chance to take part in gorilla trekking in Rwanda. You may still visit Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to see mountain gorillas, but the most crucial thing to know is how much a Rwandan gorilla trip will cost. Budgeting is required for lodging, permits to see gorillas, and transportation to and from Volcanoes National Park.

One of the best national parks for seeing mountain gorillas is Volcanoes National Park, which is situated in the Virunga highlands. Since Rwanda was the first nation to conduct gorilla trekking, Rwandan gorilla treks have become so well-known that people from all over the globe now consider visiting Volcanoes National Park before considering going to see mountain gorillas in Uganda or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2024 mountain gorilla visits and excursions in Rwanda

When organizing a gorilla trip in Rwanda or a mountain gorilla visit in Volcanoes National Park. The first consideration is the cost and accessibility of gorilla permits. Only after obtaining a gorilla permit is it assured that one would be able to hike with the primates in Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park is home to roughly ten mountain gorilla families, with a maximum of eight individuals trekking with each family.

Rwanda gorilla treks and visiting mountain gorillas.

This indicates that 80 permits per day are available for mountain gorilla visits in Volcanoes National Park. For a gorilla permit, foreign residents pay USD700.00, while non-resident foreigners must pay UGX 300,000. In East Africa, foreign nationals must purchase USD 800.00 each gorilla permit and provide documentation proving their intention to remain and work in southern Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, or Tanzania.

Typically, gorilla treks in Rwanda require you to rise early in the morning to attend traditional performances and a briefing before beginning your journey into the bush in search of gorillas. You spend an hour with the mountain gorillas and then return to pick up your credentials. For anyone interested in learning more about Rwandan gorilla treks, please get in touch with Katland Safaris. We arrange trips to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda.

Disadvantages of gorilla tourism

Disadvantages of gorilla tourism

Disadvantages of gorilla tourism

Ask the Batwa people about the drawbacks of gorilla tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. There are a plethora of benefits to gorilla tourism, including job creation, income from the selling of gorilla permits, and the preservation of the critically endangered primates.

Having said that, we will talk about the drawbacks of gorilla tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park today in order to bring attention to this negative aspect of the industry. We wholeheartedly concur that, provided the majority of the concerns brought up are resolved, gorilla tourism is advantageous and need to be encouraged.

Gorilla tourism’s negative effects on the Batwa community

One cannot avoid bringing up the Batwa problem while discussing the drawbacks of gorilla tourism. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was formerly home to the Batwa, often known as the Pygmies, until it was declared a national park to allow gorilla tourism to thrive. Without being given land to relocate to, the pygmies were driven from the forest.

They were no longer able to employ and harness the forest’s resources for their existence, as they were used to doing. Most of them have so far been unable to settle down, and the government has not been able to assist them either.

Disadvantages of gorilla tourism

The batwa community continues to be one of Uganda’s most endangered ethnic groups as a result, and gorilla tourism has numerous negative effects on them. Numerous non-governmental organizations have emerged to assist the Batwa community by constructing houses, schools, and hospitals for them. As a result, a large number of them are now attending school.

Gorilla tourism’s drawbacks for mountain gorillas

Gorillas must go through habituation in order to get used to human visitors before they are allowed to see them.

A particular gorilla family requires two to three years of acclimatization for researchers. Before guests are permitted to see these gorillas, practice visits are carried out. Gorilla trekking will begin once the researchers are certain the family is prepared. The risk of illness transmission to mountain gorillas increases with the frequency of human-gorilla interaction, which is one of the drawbacks of gorilla tourism.

Generally speaking, a 7-meter distance should be maintained, but my interactions with the gorillas revealed that they are unaware of this and are able to approach humans with ease. They often leave the forest and go into communal property since they are used to humans, which leads to their damaging plantations and crops. They were now in danger since the locals might easily hurt them.

The good news is that all parties involved have been collaborating to solve the majority of the gorilla tourist drawbacks, which are well acknowledged. It is important to stress that the benefits of gorilla tourism outweigh the drawbacks, making it one of the greatest industries in Uganda in terms of generating significant foreign currency earnings. Please get in touch with Katland Safaris for more details about their gorilla trekking tours.

Budget Gorilla trekking

Budget Gorilla trekking

Budget Gorilla trekking.

At Katland Safaris, we support economical, value-for-money travel that is not too costly. Budget gorilla trekking entails obtaining value for your money while saving money. Every day, we pose a question to ourselves. If you can spend less, why not spend more?

In our opinion, budget gorilla trekking differs from inexpensive gorilla trekking, despite the common misconception that these two names refer to the same thing. We’ll attempt to explain in this post why, while organizing a gorilla vacation to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Volcanoes National Park, one should take into account affordable gorilla trekking. There’s no need to spend a lot of money, but there are ways to spend less, too.

Advice on low-cost gorilla trekking

You should spend some time browsing for tour companies that provide inexpensive gorilla excursions on the internet if you want to go gorilla trekking on a tight budget. To evaluate costs, you may also think about submitting the same request to many trip companies. After you obtain the revised quotation, you can begin comparing the package’s included services and the price difference.

Budget Gorilla trekking

If someone is selling you a low package with subpar lodgings and services, it does not make sense. Look over the menu and note which of the lodges have positive Trip Advisor ratings. At this point, you should exercise caution since many will try to sell you a cheap package that excludes meals and other expenses. You should also take note of the way in which certain trip providers have answered your questions.

After completing all of this, could you kindly check into a certain tour operator that seems to be the most affordable choice for gorilla trekking? If travel advisor and safari booking have extremely good ratings, you might think about making a reservation there. It is necessary to verify if the trip operator is a member of the Association of Uganda trip Operator, which is the governing organization overseeing reliable travel providers in Uganda.

When organizing a budget gorilla trekking trip, you should also consider traveling in the off-season, when gorilla permits are less expensive in April, May, and November, or joining a small group to split expenses for things like lodging, transportation, fuel, and a driver guide. These will all assist you in organizing a low-cost gorilla tracking excursion.

When it comes to organizing affordable gorilla trekking excursions to Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Katland Safaris is the industry leader. In terms of gorilla tours, we have the most affordable rates, a guarantee on gorilla permits, and the ability to put you in a group to lower total expenses.

Our expert services are provided from the booking phase to the tour itself, as shown by our evaluations on TripAdvisor and safari reservations. For affordable gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda, please get in touch with Katland Safaris. If you find a tour operator that offers better value and service than we do, please let us know. For affordable gorilla tracking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, contact Katland Safaris.

November low season gorilla safari offers

November low season gorilla safari offers.

November low season gorilla safari offers.

With their November low season gorilla safari discounts, Katland Safaris is back! Take advantage of savings of up to $500 on gorilla permits, transportation, and lodging on your gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Our November off-season gorilla safari packages are intended for those who are able to visit in November and take advantage of the low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permits offered by the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park, respectively.

In order to take advantage of our off-season deals, Katland Safaris is pleased to customize a 3- or 5-day gorilla and chimpanzee safari for you during the low season.

low season gorilla safari deals on gorilla permits in November

Discounted gorilla permits, valued at USD 450.00 per person per trek, are used to arrange Katland Safaris’ low season gorilla safari offerings for November. Since a gorilla permit will only be obtained for USD 450 instead of USD 800, trekking at this period will save you $250 off each permit.

November low season gorilla safari offers.

You may then use the $250 you saved to pay for your lodging while visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. When you book an off-season all-inclusive gorilla safari with Katland Safaris, we may arrange for you to get discounted gorilla permits at Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Your payment and passport data are all we require. Gorilla permits at a discount are transferable and nonrefundable. For information on how to take advantage of the November low season gorilla safari specials provided by Uganda Wildlife Authority and Katland Safaris, please get in touch with them.

November off-season bargains on chimpanzee permits for gorilla safaris

With our 5 Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari, Katland Safaris is pleased to provide our low season gorilla safari deals for November that include gorillas and chimpanzees. The Uganda Wildlife Authority offers Kibale chimpanzee permits for a discounted rate of $100.00 each, instead of the customary $250.00, during the off-season.

This thus gives anyone who want to hike chimpanzees in November the opportunity to save USD $50.00 on each permit they buy. For information about reserving chimpanzee permits during the off-season, get in touch with Katland Safaris.

With a fleet of safari vehicles and a solid working connection with Ugandan hotels, Katland Safaris can organize an inexpensive off-season safari for you. To take advantage of November’s low season safari specials from Katland Safaris and Uganda Wildlife Authority, just get in touch with us. We will provide you an estimate for whatever length of time you want, from three days to five days or more.

Add ons to your Uganda gorilla safari

Add ons to your Uganda gorilla safari

Add ons to your Uganda gorilla safari

We’ll be discussing add-ons for your Ugandan gorilla trip today. It should be mentioned that, despite Uganda’s abundance of tourist opportunities, the majority of visitors travel to Uganda specifically to hike mountain gorillas in Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks.

Without a doubt, Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa and was chosen as the top travel destination in 2015. After visiting Uganda for gorilla trekking, many choose to go to neighboring nations for additional activities like climbing mountains and animal watching. Today, we’ll discuss things you may do before or after your gorilla safari in Uganda, as well as add-ons to your trip.

Add-ons and activities for your gorilla safari in Uganda

A gorilla trip in Uganda typically lasts three days. The first day is spent getting to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; the second is spent trekking with gorillas; and the third is spent getting back from Bwindi to Entebbe in time for your flight out of Uganda.

Add ons to your Uganda gorilla safari

If you have some extra time before or after your three-day gorilla safari, you may still take advantage of Uganda’s offerings. The Uganda gorilla safari options listed below may be added to extend your stay and allow you to experience the Pear of Africa.

Recommended Upgrades for your gorilla safari in Uganda

An trip to Ngamba Island may be added to a gorilla safari for those whose planes arrive early and provide them an additional day at the start of their tour. Chimpanzee orphans who were saved from animal traffickers reside on Ngamba Island.

Ngamba Island is in Lake Victoria, and there are daily half-day boat trips to see these orphaned chimpanzees and hear an educational discourse from one of the caregivers. You may take a speed boat tour to the Island in the morning or the afternoon, and it takes around 45 minutes total. On the island, you may see two feeding sessions of chimpanzees and be offered tea.

An additional addition to your Ugandan gorilla safari is Lake Mburo National Park. One of the smallest and nearest national parks to Kampala, it serves mostly as a diversion from the arduous journey to the impenetrable Bwindi National Park.

If you’re not up for a lengthy travel, consider spending a day or two in Lake Mburo National Park. Birdwatching, safari hikes, lake boat cruises, and animal viewing are among the activities available in Lake Mburo National Park. You may start or finish your safari with stops at Lake Mburo.

Other locations recommended as extensions of your Uganda gorilla safari include Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is among the greatest places to extend your Uganda gorilla safari because it offers chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura, a boat cruise on the Kanzinga Channel, and game viewing in Mweya and Ishasha, home to the renowned tree-climbing lions.

The greatest area to trek habituated colonies of chimpanzees is Kibale National Park, for individuals who are interested in primates. Please get in touch with Katland Safaris with your interests, time, and budget for additional information about add-ons for your Uganda gorilla safari so that we can provide you with appropriate advice.

Filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Situated on the bottom of the large western arm of the rift valley is Queen Elizabeth National Park. The second greatest thing to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park is to film. Katland Safaris helps anybody interested in obtaining media cards, filming permissions, site research and preparation, lodging, transportation, and kit customs clearance. We’ll cover what to shoot, when to shoot, where to stay, and how to get there in this post.

About using Queen Elizabeth National Park for filming

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a helpful place for those who want to shoot animals. You will get to view a variety of wildlife while filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, hippos, crocodiles, birds, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, and mongooses that may be observed on game drives and the kazinga channel boat ride.

Filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Chimpanzees may be shot at Kyambura Gorge, while other primates can be recorded in Maramagambo Forest. Filming the locals in Katwe is worthwhile since they work to remove salt from the lake. In addition, this area has rift valley lakes like Edward and Gorge as well as explosive craters.

Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park for a film shoot

While shooting at Queen Elizabeth National Park, there are a number of lodges available for accommodations. For anyone looking to shoot in Mweya, the Mweya Safari Lodges’ central location on the Mweya Peninsula makes them an excellent choice.

Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Bush Lodge, Kasenyi Safaro Lodge, and Ishasha Wilderness Camp are a few more lodges. The majority of these lodges do have backup generators and power, which is helpful for charging camera gear.

Filmmakers who want to shoot at Queen Elizabeth National Park may choose to go by road from Kampala to Kasese, which is located near Fort Portal, or they can choose to travel via Mbarara, Bushenyi, and finally Mweya.

Both scheduled and charter flights are available for use by individuals who can afford to go. Do get in touch with Katland Safaris for all of your fixer services while in Uganda if you would want information regarding shooting at Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Uganda Visa fees are back to USD50 from USD100

Uganda Visa fees are back to USD50 from USD100.

Uganda Visa fees are back to USD50 from USD100.

The government of Uganda and the ministry of Internal Affairs would like to notify everyone planning a trip to Uganda that the cost of a Ugandan visa has returned to USD50 from USD100, as it had been for the previous year.

Last year, Katland Safaris broke the initial news about this, and it has already happened. This change is effective as of July 22, 2016, and notification has been sent to all Ugandan border crossings and entrance points.

The rationale for the return of Uganda visa costs from $100 to $50

Uganda’s visa costs have been reduced from $100 to $50 in part to support the travel industry, which generates the majority of the nation’s foreign currency earnings.

Uganda Visa fees are back to USD50 from USD100.

This occurs concurrently with the introduction of online visa applications by the Ugandan government. Those planning trips to Uganda should get in touch with their tour providers for the necessary information.

The Ugandan tourist community has applauded the decision to change the price of a Ugandan visa from USD100 to USD50, as it would somewhat lower the cost for individuals who are interested in traveling to Uganda.

Despite Uganda’s abundance of tourist attractions, which include the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park, the magnificent mountains of the Rwenzori, the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and a variety of cultural experiences, it has long been seen as a costly travel destination.

Restoring the visa fee to USD $50 is also seen as a positive step as the nation attempts to invest in a sector that has been neglected for a very long time while consistently earning the most foreign cash. The funding for promoting Uganda as a travel destination tripled last year, along with the introduction of an autonomous Ministry of Tourism.

Feel free to get in touch with Katland Safaris, which is based in Entebbe, Uganda, for additional details about online visa booking and modifications of visa costs.

Filming in the Rwenzori Mountains

Filming in the Rwenzori Mountains

Filming in the Rwenzori Mountains

The Rwenzori mountain ranges border the western flank of the Rift Valley and are situated in western Uganda. They are the longest mountain ranges in Africa, extending from Kasese to Bundibujo.

Because of its rough terrain, Mountain Rwenzori is one of the hardest mountains to climb; as a result, not many people go hiking on the mountain. Today, among other fixer topics, we look into shooting in the Rwenzori Mountains, obstacles, what to film, and where to stay.

Regarding the Rwenzori Mountains filming

It is necessary to process media cards, shooting permits, pass customs for equipment, reserve lodging, and arrange transportation to and from the destination, much like other Ugandan places used for filming.

Filming in the Rwenzori Mountains

Certain areas of the mountain are communal property, and permission to access them may be obtained from the village or district officials. Filmmakers wishing to shoot in the Rwenzori National Park must get authorization from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Things to shoot in the Mountains of Rwanda

The Rwenzori Mountains are home to a plethora of captivating features that may be captured on camera for any mountain enthusiast. Rwenzori is worth shooting since it’s one of the three mountains in East Africa with snow.

It has many woodlands that support a variety of fauna in addition to lovely flowers. A number of ethnic subgroups, like the Bakojo, Batoro, and Bamba, who have rich histories that need documentation, also call the Rwenzori mountain ranges home.

A large number of rivers, including Nyamwamba and Rwimi, which feed part of the Rift Valley Lake, are caught in the Rwenzori basin. Contact Katland safaris fixers if you’re searching for something to shoot in the Rwenzori Mountains; they will explore the area to find what you need.

Finding lodging is the only issue with shooting in the Rwenzori Mountains. Due to the scarcity of hats, lodging becomes an issue further up in the mountains. Most people who shoot in the Rwenzori Mountains are now compelled by this to remain in Kasese town and make commitments.

Please get in touch with Katland Safaris for further details regarding shooting in the Rwenzori Mountains, securing production permissions, reserving lodging, and scheduling other fixer services.

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