Gorilla trekking Rwanda vs. Uganda-Rwanda or Uganda for trekking gorillas-mountain gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking Rwanda vs. Uganda-Gorilla trekking is the act of encountering with gorillas in their natural habitats. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is carried out in Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park, where in Bwindi there are 18 gorilla families and 1 habituated gorilla family in Mgahinga national park while there are numerous other gorilla families in Mgahinga national park which are under research activities.
However these gorillas are used to people there for not dangerous and each family consist of 10 and more members led by dominant male in the group. one is able to trek these gorillas after acquiring a gorilla permit from [ uwa] Uganda wild life authority, an organization which responsible for the wild life. While opo gorilla trekking safaris on behalf of our clients we do booking of the permits as well as organizing the entire gorilla safari in both Uganda and Rwanda. Gorilla trekking is carried out throughout the year in both Uganda and Rwanda and it is a little cheaper during low seasons in Rwanda due to discounts while In Uganda discounts were faded away. Remember a gorilla permit costs $700 in Uganda and $1500 in Rwanda. We therefore advise our clients to book in advance at least 3 months before the expected dates. This helps to secure the permit to avoid inconveniences because permits can be finished
Rwanda and gorillas
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is carried out in the volucanoes mountains, with 10 gorilla families habituated for tourist and these gorillas have got different numbers in their families. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda starts from Kigali International air port, Remember one can trek gorilla in Uganda from Rwanda, this is possible because the Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks where trekking is carried out are located in the south western part of the country which is very near Rwanda making it ideal to the clients with less time but would like to trek gorillas in Uganda but do not like sitting in the vehicle for longer hours ,that’s from Entebbe international airport to Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks.
Opo gorilla trekking safaris can book in advance as well as organizing the entire gorilla safari and wild life safari in Rwanda on behalf of our clients; however clients who may need other tours in Rwanda such as visiting the genocide museum among others can still contact our experienced tour operators and guides to organize your unforgettable African safari.
