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How to access Gorilla trekking National Parks in Uganda
This 5 Days Discounted Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is available for Residents and citizens in the whole of Africa and for those from SADC countries will benefit from a gorilla permit discount which costs $500 per person per trek in Uganda and then $500 for gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
This 5 Days Discounted Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda will give you an opportunity to trek gorillas twice both mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park, you will also trek the Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. It’s essential to plan your trip carefully to ensure a safe and memorable experience. Here is a detailed itinerary for 5 Days Discounted Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda;
Day 1: Pick up from your hotel in Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation in Kigali.
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Museum and Kigali City Tour
- Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda, a scenic drive that takes approximately 4-5 hours.
- Check-in at your lodge near Bwindi and spend the evening at leisure, preparing for the gorilla trek the next day.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Wake up early for breakfast.
- Head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and regulations.
- Embark on an exciting gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population.
- Spend an awe-inspiring hour observing and photographing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
- After the trek, return to your lodge and relax.
Day 3: Drive to Volcanoes National Park
- Drive to Volcanoes National Park in the northwestern part of Rwanda.
- Enjoy scenic views of the Virunga Mountains.
- Check into your lodge near the park.
- In the afternoon, take a nature walk in the surrounding area or relax at your lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Early morning start for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.
- Spend time observing and photographing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
- After the trek, return to your lodge and rest.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer back to Kigali.
- Embark on a golden monkey trekking expedition in Volcanoes National Park.
- After the trek, have lunch and drive back to Kigali International Airport to end the trip with drop off at the Airport for your flight out.
End of the 5 Days Discounted Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
About Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Bwindi Forest National Park is located in the southern part of Uganda sharing border with Congo, it is one of the only two national parks in Uganda where you can trek and see the magnificent Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat in the world, it is home to more than half of the only remaining Mountain Gorillas in the wild making it famous and best place to trek the Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Forest National Park is divided into different sections/sectors where you can do the Gorilla tracking experience namely Rushaga, Buhoma, and Ruhija and Nkuringo sector. Bwindi Forest National Park has different habituated gorilla families open for gorilla tracking experience, each gorilla family has different gorilla individuals, and each gorilla family is headed and controlled by the dominant male gorilla the Silverback. For you to go on the trek, you are required to have a Gorilla permit valid for trekking that day. Gorilla permits are limited in number per day given it is only 8 people allowed to trek per gorilla family per day in Bwindi Forest National Park.
About Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is also known as Parc Des Vulcan’s in French and Pariki Yigihugu yibirungu in Kinyarwanda (Local language) which is found in North-Eastern in a small town called Musanze, Rwanda in East Africa. Volcanoes National park is one of the major national parks in Rwanda and East Africa and one of the oldest parks in Africa, it is a home to the endangered apes and primates that include the Mountain Gorillas and golden Monkeys, there also many species of birds, Monkeys, trees, forest hogs, bushbucks among others in the forest as well as the unique culture. Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Conservation Area including five extinct volcanoes namely; Mountain Muhabura, Mountain Sabyinyo, Mountain Gahinga, Mountain Karisimbi and Mountain Bisoke. Gorilla tourism in Volcanoes National park has earned Rwanda economic development as it has attracted more visitors every year. Gorilla trekking is a life time experience of seeing the endangered gorillas in their natural environment and half of the population of the remaining gorillas is found in East Africa.
What is the best time for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda?
The best time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda is during the dry season months which occurs in the months of December, January, February, June, July, August and September during these months it always easy to walk through the trails which are drier compared to the wet months then as well the vegetations is not fully grown and this makes sighting of gorillas easy and more clear. Other months which are slightly wet that is March, April, May, October and November most travelers avoid visiting gorillas during these months because the vegetation is fully grown and trails are much slippery making the trekking much harder.
Where to stay near Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options, Luxury options include Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Volcanoes Lodge, Five Volcanoes Hotels and Mountain Gorillas’ Nest Lodge. The price ranges from USD300 to USD1000 per person per night. The Midrange lodge options at Volcanoes National Park include Mountain Gorilla View Lodge and Lebambou Gorilla Lodge, Davinci Lodge. For budget accommodation in Volcanoes National Park the options are many from basic accommodation to camping which include Kinigi Hotel, Hotel Muhabura, Gorilla Solution Lodge, Villa Gorilla, Virunga Hotel, Faraji Hotel and La Palme Hotel or Home Inn.
Where to stay during Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park is done in the northern part that is Buhoma and Ruhija and in southern part that is Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. In Rushaga lodges, you can stay at Rushaga Gorilla camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Nsongi Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge and Karungi Camp. In Nkuringo lodges you can stay at Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge, Clouds Mountain gorilla lodge or Lake Mutanda Resort, all these lodges are close to the start point of Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla trekking.
In the northern part, in Buhoma sector you can stay at Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ride 4 a Woman among others, In Ruhija you can stay at Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Agandi Eco Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Broadbill Tented Camp among others.
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