Gorilla trekking in Ruanda

Gorilla trekking in Ruanda – Rwanda gorilla trekking tours and safaris.

Ruanda announced twenty-four newborn gorillas during their yearly Kwita Izina ceremony in northern Ruanda on September 5, 2015. This has placed Ruanda on the international map in relation to mountain gorilla conservation and promotion. The following material should be carefully reviewed for individuals getting ready for gorilla treks in Ruanda in 2016 and 2017.

Driving time to Volcanoes N P for Ruanda’s gorilla trekking

If you travel in to Rwanda via Kigali Airport for gorilla trekking in Ruanda, kindly be advised that you will have to move to Volcanoes National Park, which is situated in northern Rwanda often known as Ruhengeri. Depending on your arrival time, you could stay a night in Kigali town or move straight to Volcanoes National Park from Kigali city.

It takes two to three driving hours. Given Rwanda’s mountainous terrain and fog covering much of the country, including highways, individuals who believe they can drive from Kigali and subsequently arrive in time for the gorilla hiking briefing in Ruhengeri/Kinigi may find it difficult. Driving a day before gorilla trekking in Ruanda is usually preferable, much as the travel duration is not too great.

Approvals for gorilla trekking in Ruanda

Gorilla trekking Ruanda still costs USD 1500.00 per person and enables one to spend one hour with endangered mountain gorillas as well as services of a gorilla guide and park admission fees. To arrange for you, you may get in touch with us using the date you want to go to Rwanda to see gorillas available.

Regarding the distribution of gorilla families

Allocation of gorilla families in Rwanda is governed by a criteria. Those who like gorilla trekking in Ruanda should be aware of their preferences ahead of time so they may easily choose a gorilla family that will provide them that experience.

Tourists are allowed to ask for a gorilla group of their interest during a briefing; the rangers will do their best to bring you the best. If you would rather a shorter walk, families with silverbacks, with kids etc., please ask for it. Send us an email for more information on gorilla trekking Ruanda.

24 baby gorillas named in Rwanda

September 22, 2024 September 22, 2024
Katland Safaris
Gorilla trekking, Rwanda safaris, Travel news

24 baby gorillas named in Rwanda – Kwita Izina – Rwanda gorilla tours.

On September 5, 2015 Rwanda hosted another historic occasion when all newly born mountain gorilla infants were named in a ceremony conducted on the northern side of the nation. Attended by so many environmentalists, celebrities, visitors, and most importantly the president of Rwanda, His Majesty Paul Kagame, was this years Kwita Izina event. It seeks to guarantee that newly born baby gorillas are identified and named in keeping with safeguarding mountain gorillas and their habitats.

24 newborn gorillas identified as Rwandan.

There were twenty-four newborn gorillas named in Rwanda from several moms and groups. On January 16, 2015, Bukima female gorilla birthed a female gorilla baby belonging to the Isabukuru gorilla family. This indicates that thanks to good protection, mountain gorilla numbers are rising.

Among numerous partners like Rwanda Air, Bank of Kigali, Eco Bank, Akagera Aviation, Equity Bank, Kenya Airways, SN Brussels, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Top view Hotel, Park view courts, this gorilla naming ceremony was expected.

For millennia, Rwandan society and custom have revolved around naming a freshly born child. The old naming century’s legacy was modeled on these species to get the national brand known as “Kwita Izina,” in line with the amazing efforts by the Government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Development Board, and in cooperation with different conservation partners and local communities to actively protect the Mountai n Gorillas and their habitat. We would wish to congratulate Rwanda’s government for always leading the front in efforts at mountain gorilla protection.

MOU between UWA and AUTO.

MOU between UWA and AUTO – Uganda tour operator.

Under a memorandum of agreement with AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators), Uganda Wildlife Authority would provide one gorilla permit to each thirty gorilla permits purchased by members of Association of Uganda Tour Operators.

One gorilla permit costs USD700.00, and this money will then assist tour operators under their umbrella organisation to promote Uganda as a gorilla trekking destination both locally and abroad.

This MOU between UWA and AUTO marks a great move wherein Tour Operators and Uganda Tourism Board will focus on their main responsibility of marketing and promoting Uganda both domestically and internationally while Uganda Wildlife Authority will concentrate on its principal mission of protecting wildlife for generations.

MOU between for UWA and AUTO

This memorandum of understanding went into effect on September 1, 2015. Every three months, this commission of one gorilla permit per person will be issued to delegates of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators who will subsequently sell them to their members at a designated price.

Although MOU between UWA and AUTO seems encouraging, individual tour operators are still wondering how this one gorilla permit among thirty purchased with Uganda Wildlife Authority would be marketed.

One wonders whatever standards would be used to guarantee that every tour operator gains anything. AUTO will decide who should profit and who should not depending on some firms buying more than thirty gorilla permits each month and others not buying any at all.

This MOU between UWA and AUTO, however, is viewed as another encouraging step to mend the relationship between the two that had gone sour when Uganda Wildlife Authority sought to make gorilla permits available to everyone for viewing and booking online.

Uganda Tour Operators angrily objected to this and it was halted. Negotiations began when new management arrived at AUTO, and the results are advantages like these.

Miss tourism project promotes Uganda.

Miss tourism project promotes Uganda – Uganda safaris and tours.

Ms Akurut was crowned Miss Uganda 2015 last Friday, August 28, 2015, at a function held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. The Miss Tourism Project advances Uganda both here and abroad. Initiated three years ago on a sluggish beginning, this initiative has grown to be among the top pullers in Kampala and surrounding rural areas.

One of African nations with huge tourist potential but less recognized is Uganda. By means of initiatives like these, the government via Uganda Tourism Board seeks to raise awareness of what the nation has to offer in terms of tourism goods for both local and foreign visitors.

The Miss Tourism Project highlights Uganda.

Starting with regional contests where candidates are subsequently eliminated based on their regional performance, Miss Uganda pageant initiative Among regions are Kigezi, Ankole, Bunyoro, Buganda, teso.

Successful candidates are then enabled to participate in Kampala from where finalists are chosen for the national finals after region contests are finished. From this, the winner is chosen and represents Uganda in all international tourism events including Miss World Tourism, therefore becoming Miss Tourism for one year.

Miss Uganda initiatives raise awareness of regional tourist attractions, therefore promoting Uganda. Every competitor represents tourist items from areas they know. Mountain gorillas from Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park call Kigezi home.

Both domestic and foreign visitors may spend several days trekking gorillas and engaging in other activities such volcano climbing, birdwatching viewing, woodland walks, Batwa cultural experience here.

While in Kasese, a visit to Queen Elizabeth National park for game drives and boat excursions on Kazinga canal is highlights, in Fort Portal chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National park cannot go unmentioned. Those who like mountain hiking, Rwenzori, Elgon are a bonus. Miss Tourism Project therefore helps Uganda both internally and abroad.

Trekking mountain Rwenzori

Trekking mountain Rwenzori – Hiking trips and tours – Mountain climbing safaris and tours.

Uganda is still among the greatest natural locations in Africa, and many visitors are yet to explore the jewel of the continent.

With the source of the longest river on Earth, having a share of the biggest flesh water lake in Africa (Lake Victoria) and the highest mountain ranges of Rwenzori with snow capes, it’s time we discuss such that those interested in trekking mountain Rwenzori can get all the knowledge needed to prepare for this great hike.

Details about mountain hiking in Rwanda Block Mountain, a product of faulting that simultaneously produced the huge western arm of the rift valley, is Rwenzori.

Those who visit Queen Elizabeth National Park or Fort Portal will most certainly find a sight of the mountain ranges in southwest Uganda. Known to be among the hottest places on Earth, this mountain is the only one with snow on the whole planet placed astride the Equator.

Rising at 5100 meters above sea level, Mergerita is the highest peak in Rwanda. This post has been produced because those mountain Rwenzori should be somewhat well prepared considerably ahead.

Getting ready for a mountain climbing trip to Rwanda

Like gorilla trekking, mountain Rwenzori calls for some degree of fitness and altitudinal assessments well in advance. Although the climb is fascinating, you should be fit because it is among the difficult ones as well.

This is so because Mount Rwenzori consists of many ranges and sometimes, when trekking, you have to slope down from one mountain range to another. Unlike Kilimanjaro, where one climbs and then descends on their way back.

Two permitted paths for mountain hiking Rwenzori exist right now. The Kilembe and the center circuits. Rwenzori mountaineering services controls the core circuit; Kilembe circuit is under supervision of Rwenzori trekking services.

Whichever circuit you decide on, it will take you around eight days to climb the mountain to its top. Depending on the days at your desposal, Katland safaris may arrange for you a three to eight day trekking trip.

November safari discounts

September 22, 2024 September 22, 2024
Katland Safaris
Discounts, Rwanda safaris, Uganda safaris

November safari discounts – Gorilla trekking safaris – Rwanda tours and safari – Uganda safaris.

September is knocking, and we will shortly welcome November 2015. As usual, off-peak months provide savings; November safaris are especially on sale. Although this is on short notice, if you book your gorilla safari in November you might save up to 50% of your safari expenses.

November safaris with gorilla permit reductions.

With reduced gorilla permits of USD 800 for foreign none residents and USD700 for foreign residents with a working visa, November provides the final opportunity to trek gorillas. This is because low season gorilla permits will be raised to USD800 thus all those who would like to save money should act this November.

We plan safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and other game parks in Uganda in order to benefit from November safari savings. Get in touch for more information on how to get your off season gorilla permit in November.

November safaris on lodging offer savings.

Since all lodges and guest houses know about the few visitors during low season months, they often offer November safari discounts, which might be about approximately 30% cheaper. We are in a position to negotiate a reasonable price for your safari in Uganda; we deal with various guest houses, hotels and lodges. If you contact us, our safari advisers will reply quickly on how you may profit from this.

November safari deals on transportation

We move all of our customers from one location to another using a fleet of 4×4 Safari vehicles. We are well aware that our product suffers as well as competitors give November safari discounts. Book an all-inclusive safari with us and you will stand to gain much as November car hiring rates are lower than in other months of the year. This November save on transportation, lodging, and permits.

Kluivert, tourism ambassadors for Uganda

Kluivert, tourism ambassadors for Uganda – Uganda safaris and tours.

Today, President Yoweri Museveni promised US$180,000 in sponsorship to enable a promotional trip and soccer game by FC Barcelona Legends visiting Uganda in December this year. Confirming his support for their visit in favor of Ugandan tourism and investment, as well as youth development initiatives, President Museveni met team member Rayco Garcia Caberera and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Patrick Kluivert. “I will help you as your activities will attract more investors and visitors. You are presenting Uganda to the world what it has to offer. President Museveni also expressed delight at your offering of young programs that would catapult Ugandans into the global scene.

Kluivert, Uganda’s tourist agents

Having seen a lot of promise in Uganda, Kluivert and Garcia said they would set up a young soccer development academy there. “After three weeks here, I have personally witnessed that Uganda has a lot of soccer ability. Many young individuals have huge potential to take front stage on the globe. We want to provide them this chance, Garcia said.

Flying in on Sunday night, Kluivert said he was astounded by Uganda’s natural beauty and travel appeal. “Based on the little time I have been here, Uganda is definitely among the most gorgeous nations on Earth. You have a lot to offer, thus we will provide you excellent worldwide coverage for both investment and tourists.

The team is here on a mission including UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador activities, the discovery of soccer talent in Uganda for export, and the identification of chances to support tourism and investment in Uganda using the Barcelona FC brand.

With an annual turnover of €484.6 million, Barcelona FC is the fourth wealthiest football team in the world and the second most expensive sports franchise overall, valued US$3.2 billion. With millions of supporters worldwide, this club is quite popular. Along with Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba, Uganda Tourism Board Member Amos Wekesa, Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Stephen Asiimwe, and Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director Dr. Andrew Seguya, the pair was joined.

2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimp permit discounts.

2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimpanzee permit discounts.

2025-2026 Low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permit discounts. Launching yet another fascinating campaign for 2025 and 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority is still dedicated to preserving for generations and making Uganda travel cheap. Representing the Executive Director, the Director of tourist business and Development of Uganda Wildlife Authority unveiled these 2025 and 2026 low-season gorilla and chimp permit savings at Hotel Africana. The revised rates/price for 2025–2026 reflect expenses. Discounts for low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permits Unlike past promotional reductions in 2025 up to 2026, off season gorilla permits for 2016-17 have been raised from $700 to $800. The above indicated price/rate will apply to the traditional low or off season months of April, May and November 2016-17 where Uganda Wildlife Authority expects other stakeholders such Hoteliers and Tour operators to slash costs such accommodation, transport and meals to make Uganda an affordable tourism destination for the future. Low season discount rates will apply to gorilla permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park and not in Rwanda. Interesting 2025–2026 Low season chimp permit reductions for Kibale National Park Low season promotional and reduced chimpanzee permits in Kibale National Park to $200.00 have also been agreed by Uganda Wildlife authority to be introduced during off season months of April, May and November 2016-17. This lower price/rate/cost of kibale chimpanzee permits is predicted to affect visitor inflows to both Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Park as well as Kibale National Park proving Uganda as a genuine primate capital of Africa. Why go to Bwindi and Kibale National Park? With this 2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimp permit savings, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, roughly half of the world's endangered mountain gorillas, several rare endemic bird species, and the only site gorillas cohabit with wild chimps. Said

2025-2026 Low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permit discounts.

Launching yet another fascinating campaign for 2025 and 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority is still dedicated to preserving for generations and making Uganda travel cheap. Representing the Executive Director, the Director of tourist business and Development of Uganda Wildlife Authority unveiled these 2025 and 2026 low-season gorilla and chimp permit savings at Hotel Africana.

The revised rates/price for 2025–2026 reflect expenses. Discounts for low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permits
Unlike past promotional reductions in 2025 up to 2026, off season gorilla permits for 2016-17 have been raised from $700 to $800.

The above indicated price/rate will apply to the traditional low or off season months of April, May and November 2016-17 where Uganda Wildlife Authority expects other stakeholders such Hoteliers and Tour operators to slash costs such accommodation, transport and meals to make Uganda an affordable tourism destination for the future.

Low season discount rates will apply to gorilla permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park and not in Rwanda.

Interesting 2025–2026 Low season chimp permit reductions for Kibale National Park

Low season promotional and reduced chimpanzee permits in Kibale National Park to $200.00 have also been agreed by Uganda Wildlife authority to be introduced during off season months of April, May and November 2016-17.

This lower price/rate/cost of kibale chimpanzee permits is predicted to affect visitor inflows to both Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Park as well as Kibale National Park proving Uganda as a genuine primate capital of Africa.

Why go to Bwindi and Kibale National Park?

With this 2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimp permit savings, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, roughly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, several rare endemic bird species, and the only site gorillas cohabit with wild chimps.

Said to be the ideal National Park to monitor populations of habituated wild chimpanzees, Kibale National Park has around 15 additional primates among its attractions. First to break such news is usually Encounter Africa safaris; if called, we are specialists in customizing reasonably priced gorilla and chimpanzee trekking excursions.

All you have to do is get in touch with Katland Safaris with the year, month, and the actual date you wish us to book your low season discounted gorilla and chiper permit. We will then follow this by checking availability at Uganda Wildlife Authority. The process and procedure of securing 2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chiper permit discounts remains the same.

Should it be the case that there is still room, we will notify you, bill you, and book your gorilla or chimp permit and provide scanned copies once we have your money. Since Uganda Wildlife authority cannot really hand out your permits without your passport data, kindly notice that they will need to be supplied in advance. If you order all inclusive and guided Bwindi gorilla tour via Katland Safaris as required by Uganda Wildlife Authority, we do not impose any price; if you like us to book gorilla permits alone, a little administrative fee will be paid.

2016-17 off/low season discounted permits increased to $450.00

2016-17 off/low season discounted permits increased to $450.00 – Gorilla trekking permits.

Low of off season reduced gorilla licenses will now be raised from $700 to $800 for international non residents and $600 to $700 for foreign residents with a working permit in Uganda, officially declared Uganda Wildlife Authority. Two years from 2016 and 2017 will see this promotion run. We therefore ask all of our foreign agents to let your customers know properly.

Discounted off-peak season licenses raised to $800.00 in 2016-17

Discounted permits valued at $8500.00 will still apply to the months of April, May, and November 2016-17 only. The director of tourist business and development made this announcement while presenting Uganda tourist Forum at Hotel Africana.

He informed them that Uganda Wildlife Authority would also be providing Kibale with promo and reduced chimpanzee licenses for $200. With this, the Uganda Wildlife anticipates greater visitor flows to national Parks like Kibale Forest National Park, Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Confirming to those present that Uganda Wildlife Authority would keep the same tariffs to visit all national parks as it has been in 2015, the director of tourist business and development assured them With this established at $15 per vehicle admission, one may choose to pay either 300,000 shillings or $15 Dollars to access any national park.

Previously, it was not feasible to pay for vehicle entry in dollars. The Director of Tourism Business and Development urged tour operators and hoteliers to also offer low or off season rates to make Uganda’s tourism product affordable most especially during low seasons of April, May and November. Discounted permits increased to $800.00.

The same criteria and limitations that have guided discounted gorilla permits since 2013 will still apply. Discounted gorilla permits are not refundable and remain purchased and paid for in whole. Contact Katland Safaris for additional savings and interesting packages for people eager in trekking gorillas throughout April, May, November 2016 and 2017.

Tourism Forum discusses tourism issues in Uganda

Tourism Forum discusses tourism issues in Uganda – Uganda safaris and Tours.

Uganda tourist Association had a tourist conference today at Hotel Africa to go over the state of travel, opportunities, issues, and future direction for Uganda. Completely attended by government and business sector prayers, various topics were addressed for the good of the industry.

Tourism Forum

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism gave a key note speech and then proceeded to discuss tourism data most particularly about trends and changes in visitor numbers to Uganda. He also examined the visitor count in national parks and the trends in those numbers.

It was observed in his presentation that compared to past years, the number of foreign non-residents visiting Uganda has dropped. He listed the reasons for this as spanning from last year when an Ebola epidemic occurred in west Africa, terror warnings, Marburg outbreaks, global economic crisis, Uganda being labelled as an expensive travel destination.

Emphasizing that their main responsibility is to preserve and interact with the private sector engaged in presenting Uganda as a tourism destination, the director of Tourism business and development also gave figures of visitor inflow in Uganda National park. She said that the Uganda Wildlife Authority has verified that her rates for 2016 would remain the same and that only few alterations will be made.

Using this chance, he launched cheap gorilla permits for the months of April, May, and November 2016-17. For international non-residents is 800. Uganda Wildlife Authority has decided to schedule a third chimpanzee trekking session whereby visitors can walk chimps at 8am, 11am and 2pm in order to maximize on the profits.

Following their research, it was found that tourists mostly visit Kibale National park during high season compared to low seasons. More room will therefore be sought to accommodate more visitors trekking chimpanzees during peak season.

During low seasons of April, May, and November in Kibale National Park, Uganda’s wildlife Authority will also provide cheap chimpanzee permits for only $200, thereby allowing all those eager to trek chimpanzees in low season to save $200.

The director of the tourist industry pointed out that Uganda Wildlife Authority encounters difficulties even as all these are being implemented and would not stop in their cause. He urged all stakeholders to check their prices most notably during low season to make Uganda a reasonably priced travel destination.

The Executive Director of Uganda Tourism Board observed at the same session that their budget had been raised by 11 billion and that much of the money they had drawn from UNDP was for training and product development. He therefore urged every member of the commercial sector present to use this opportunity and get training on improved tourist sales techniques.

He also told them that the cost of tourism will be down and Uganda was going to engage PR agencies in USA to advertise the country as a travel destination. As the global market heals from hiatus, he urged members to embrace domestic tourism. He underlined the need of regional clusters in promoting tourism and urged all industries to cooperate to create it.

He also urged the business sector to create a lobby team to interact with government so that it may realize that tourism ranks first among foreign currency earners in the nation. He also told members that important travel routes to be developed had been planned by Uganda Tourism Board in concert with Uganda National Road Authority.

This forum addressed several problems, and members decided that this should be a monthly gathering for all tourism stakeholders to discuss topics relevant to the industry. The head of Uganda Tourism Association reassured attendees that input would be anticipated as a report will be developed and delivered to government after every three months.

Be the first to know about more details on tourism challenges in Uganda discussed by the Tourism Forum. Consult Katland Safaris for specifics.