Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Safari Tips : First of all, mountain gorillas are still existing and their number is increasing because of a renowned primatologists conservationists Dian Fossey who helped to highlight the plight of these great and unique mountain gorillas. h those past years, Fossey did a research that bring grave danger of extinction is due to poaching, habitat loss as well as death in the crossfire of human warfare.
There, are only 1065 mountain gorilla’s individuals which still exists in the wild. However, conservationists wonder not to the decline of gorillas because many organizations have come out to support in order to end threatening of mountain gorillas.
Despite, Gorilla trekking has become a thrilling bucket list experience for safari goers. Below are the bests tips for planning a successful gorilla trekking safari either Rwanda or Uganda to experience the uniqueness of primates in the jungle.
Pack or remember to get a permit before you arrive on your Gorilla Trekking Safari
The most aspects a traveler must remember before planning a gorilla trekking safari, need to obtain a permits to encounter these mountain gorillas in both national parks in Rwanda and Uganda. Without a valid gorilla permits you can’t access to gorilla inhabitant. These permits require to purchase them in advance before trekking day or arrive date like 3 to 6 months before your time of arrival.
In Rwanda Gorilla trekking can be done in Volcanoes National Park. Goes at USD1500 per person per trek
In Uganda Gorilla trekking can be done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park located in southwestern region of Uganda. Goes at USD700 per person per trek.
Note; Sometime Gorilla Trekking permits are difficult to obtains because of some limitations on how many people are permitted enter the park. If you don’t mind you can book with us Achieve Global Safaris and we reserve your permit, inclusive transportation and accommodations which are part of cost to your gorilla trekking safari. This will automatically make your gorilla trekking safari quite unforgettable.
Be prepared for any weather on your Gorilla Trekking Safari
According to weather analysis, you might to know whether it will rain or not, you just need to be well prepared in both hot and humid as well as slightly chilly and rainy on the same day. All you need to be prepared all the time through varying the weather conditions on your Gorilla trekking safaris. Along your visit, remember to carry useful essentials like packing water proof jackets, rubber hiking shoes, warm clothes, poncho, coat, insect repellents among others.
Take food and water with you
When visiting national parks, you need to know this that at the national park there are no shops and the tour operator with only have an option for packed lunches. Still strongly advise you to pack items that will help keep your energy levels up as you may be hiking for a maximum of seven hours ‘’7hours’’ searching for a gorilla family in order to allocate them. You should also pack some dried fruits, nuts or trail mix for some extra energy and plenty of mineral water bottle.
Carry waterproofing for your camera with no flash
Where gorilla trekking is carried out is a tropical rain areas and according to weather conditions requires you to safely waterproof your camera on your Gorilla trekking safari. Water housing is useful in protecting your equipment’s.
Though, flash photography is not allowed while Gorilla trekking and if so always make sure your flash setting is swift off.
Train before you leave and know your body fitness levels.
Remember, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park are high in altitude which needs body fitness, as the gorilla trekking here seems to be harder even for experienced hikers.
So we advise you if you know your fitness level always try to hike around and try gym before you leave to get to your optimal body fitness. This activity can take up to 7 hours’ trek.
Go Gorilla Trekking –During the dry season
Trekking mountain gorillas varies to seasons though can be done or visit any time of the year. But more enjoyable in the drier months as everything is a little more reached due to there being less rain and less mud and slippery.
Heavy rain can also cause to dirty road which may lead to difficult in transportation and hiking of forest trials. But much more comfortable in drier seasons. The dry season starts from June to Mid-September and December to February.
Respect the Gorilla’s Space on Your –Gorilla Trekking Safari
This means that trackers must obey the rules and instruction given by the park rangers. Park guides are well trained and dedicate their lives to the conservation of the mountain gorillas. Respecting their space ensures that no one should get hurt on their Gorilla Trekking Safari. Always respect the rules given to you to save your life.
What a great opportunity of a tourists to enjoy these unique mountain gorillas in their nature inhabitants, be part of Gorilla trekking experience a life changing activity
