Short gorilla trekking trips to Bwindi, Mgahinga and Volcanoes National Park
A more practical approach to seeing or hiking the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa’s magnificent highlands is on shorter gorilla trekking tours. For those who are short on time but yet want to see gorillas in their natural habitat, a short safari with Katland safaris is a great option. Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Mgahinga National Park are the four national parks where visitors may go on short mountain gorilla excursions.
Because of security concerns, Katland Safaris mostly works in Rwanda and Uganda, and it only allows excursions to see the gorillas in the Congo after keeping tabs on the situation there. Presented below are a few of our preferred gorilla safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Here you may find information on mountain gorilla safaris in the Congo.
How can I plan a quick safari to see the gorillas in Africa?
Mountain gorillas are unique in that they solely inhabit Africa. Flying to Africa, more precisely to Rwanda, Uganda, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the only way to view these stunning and unusual big apes. These enormous animals make their home in these three nations in eastern Africa.
Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is possible because to the habituated behavior of some families among the hundreds of these primates found in the Virunga mountain ranges. Depending on your preference, Katland Safaris may arrange for you to hike gorillas in any of the two nations listed above. Your time, money, and interests will determine which nation is best for you.
Visits to Volcanoes National Park for brief gorilla trekking adventures
As mentioned before, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda are the three African nations where mountain gorillas may be found. Ten habituated gorilla families await tourists who choose Rwanda as their gorilla trekking destination in Volcanoes National Park. Only in Rwanda is it feasible to go gorilla trekking for a day or two.
This is due to the fact that the distance between Kigali and Volcanoes National Park is reasonable, taking just two or three hours to reach the park. If you’re interested in going gorilla trekking in the forest for a day, you’ll need to get up early in Kigali to travel to Volcanoes National Park in time for a briefing.
You will be able to return to Kigali by car in the late afternoon or early evening after your gorilla walk. Those who have two days to spare may take a journey from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, where they can spend the night before trekking mountain gorillas. Then, following their trek, they can travel back to Kigali. It is important to keep all of these aspects in mind while planning a short gorilla trekking trip, since they are hurried.
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a short gorilla trekking vacation
One of the greatest places on Earth to go gorilla trekking is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. When traveling from Entebbe, a minimum of three days is necessary to schedule a short gorilla excursion to Bwindi. When traveling from Kigali, the minimum number of days is two.
From Entebbe, you may go on a three-day gorilla trekking short trip, and from Kigali, you can set off on a two-day gorilla tour. Both tours are organized by Katland Safaris. The drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 8-10 hours, whereas the drive from Kigali to the park takes around 4-5 hours (not including the time it takes to cross the border between Rwanda and Uganda).
Buhoma in the north, Ruhija in the east, and Rushaga and Nkuringo in the south make up Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is unique among parks. It is possible to go trekking with habituated mountain gorillas in any of these locations at any time of day or year. Gorilla trips may be more easily arranged by visiting our website.
Mgahinga National Park is a good alternative to Volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for shorter gorilla trekking vacations in Africa. Because gorilla families don’t recognize boundaries, they often roam between this little but lovely park and Volcanoes National Park, which it shares borders with. The Nyakagezi gorilla family is the only habituated gorilla family in Mgahinga National Park. Travelers who have been on the Nyakagezi trail may attest that these gorillas are among the most photogenic in the world.
Short gorilla trekking excursions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a logistical nightmare
It may be quite a hurry to make sure that no action is missed while planning short gorilla visits to parks like Mgahinga, Volcanoes, and Bwindi Impenetrable. As an example, if you’re going on a gorilla trekking trip from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for a day, you’ll need to get up early and be there in plenty of time for the briefing and gorilla trekking.
Tension and anxiety might be caused by fears and the need to speed in order not to miss your excursion. A medium-length trip would provide enough time to travel to the park, do the trek, and then spend time in the park afterward, thus avoiding this problem is possible. If you want to be sure you don’t miss out on the pricey gorilla hike, Katland Safaris recommends a medium-to long-duration safari.
Another difficulty, particularly when planning a two-day gorilla trekking trip to Bwindi from Kigali, is the time it takes to navigate border crossings. When you come and go, you do this. The situation has deteriorated further in the modern period of COVID-19 as the virus has spread from country to country. Actually, driving from Kigali to Uganda is still difficult since Rwanda’s land borders are still blocked. Those hoping to embark and depart from Kigali on shorter gorilla treks would have to be patient.
Gathering the necessary paperwork for your gorilla trekking adventure
Tourists in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are required to get gorilla permits in order to view mountain gorillas. Paying cash to the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s headquarters is the only way to get a gorilla permit for Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks.
You may view mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and mgahinga with the help of Katland Safaris. Just let us know when you want to travel, how many months and your passport information. Once we receive payment, we will take care of securing your gorilla permits and arranging all of your vacation tour activities. Get in touch with us if you have any questions on reserving permits to see the gorillas in Uganda.
Getting a Rwanda gorilla permit to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park is as easy as reserving one in Uganda via the Rwanda Development Board. We can go ahead and get your gorilla permits once you let us know the dates and how many persons. Reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about our Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris, whether they’re short or long.
Finding your way to Rwanda and Uganda for a gorilla expedition
Air travel is the primary means of entering Uganda, with the country’s largest airport being Entebbe International Airport. You may get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park by car, which will take around 9 to 10 hours, or you can take a scheduled or charter aircraft. To prevent being late at your resort, drivers going to Bwindi or Mgahinga must leave early in the morning. If you’d rather take a plane, you may choose between two daily departure times: in the morning and in the afternoon. Explore Bwindiand/or Mgahinga National Parks on one of our fly-in safaris.
If you are flying into Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, you will need to take a taxi to Volcanoes National Park. The journey takes around two to three hours on quite decent roads. You may embark on gorilla hikes in Rwanda for either one or two days. Details about this may be obtained by contacting us.
Katland Safaris is the place to book your short gorilla trekking experiences.
Wildlife and gorilla safaris to Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are offered by Katland Safaris, one of the few well-organized safari organizations in Uganda. You may reach our office by email, phone, or WhatsApp.
When you get in touch with us, we’ll provide you reliable information to plan a day trip to one of three national parks in Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, or Volcanoes National Park. Safari reservations and TripAdvisor both give Katland Safaris great reviews.
