Early bird gorilla trekking 2023/2024; Gorilla trekking is an exceptional activity that involves travelers moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their natural environment. Gorilla trekking is one of the activities in Africa that attracts big numbers of tourists and it’s done in different areas namely Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda, Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park and Kahuzi Biega national park in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla trekking experience
Gorilla trekking in all destinations that is Bwindi impenetrable national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park, Volcanoes national park, Virunga national park and Kahuzi Biega national park starts very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing, you will be subdivided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is well conversant with different gorilla trekking trails. Trekking of the mountain gorillas takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are found because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other primate species, different bird species, plants and trees among others. Once the gorillas are found, you will be able to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you a chance to watch them feed, play, breastfeed, groom young ones, learn more about their behaviors, lifestyle, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.
Cost of a gorilla trekking permit in 2023/2024
A gorilla trekking permit is a legal card or document that is issued to any visitor above the age of 15 years allowing him or her to visit a habituated gorilla family and spend one hour with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Cost of gorilla trekking permits in 2023/2024 vary depending on the destination you wish to visit for example a gorilla trekking permit in Virunga national park and Kahuzi Biega national park costs 400 USD per person for foreign non residents, a gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes national park costs 1,500 USD per person for all nationalities and a gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park costs 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens, Early bird gorilla trekking 2023/2024.
How to book gorilla trekking permits 2023/2024
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us, we will contact Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in Uganda, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in Rwanda or Virunga reservation office inquiring about the permit availability. If gorilla trekking permits are available on your preferred dates, you will be asked to make a deposit. Once we receive the payments, we will purchase the gorilla trekking permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
Best time to go for gorilla trekking 2023/2024
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park, Volcanoes national park, Virunga national park and Kahuzi Biega national park can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season which is also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February. During the dry season, there is less or little rainfall in the national parks therefore access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable which make gorilla trekking easy compared to the rainy season when the gorilla trekking trails are muddy and slippery which makes trekking difficult, Early bird gorilla trekking 2023/2024
What to pack for your gorilla trekking safari in 2023/2024
There are a number of essential items that you should pack when going for your gorilla trekking safari including long sleeved shirt and trouser to keep you warm, hiking shoes to protect your ankles and keep your feet dry, garden gloves, warm sweater, insect repellent to protect you from biting insects, waterproof rain jacket to protect you from rainfall, energy snacks and drinking water, walking stick to give you support during trekking, camera and extra batteries to take photos during the one hour with the gorillas, a pair of binoculars, a face mask and hand sanitizer, waterproof back pack to carry your trekking items among others.
Gorilla trekking is an extraordinary activity that shouldn’t be missed during your safari in Africa. You can contact us at Achieve Global Safaris for more information or to book an early bird gorilla trekking package.
