Best choice on gorilla trekking safari in Uganda Vs Rwanda

Guided Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda Vs Rwanda with gorilla permits or pass being the most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorillas in both these countries. Gorilla habituation is only done at Bwindi impenetrable national park giving an opportunity to visitors up to 4 hours per day with the Gorillas along with their care takers/ rangers, doctors and researchers at a charge of $1,500. A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs $800 while gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 where you will spend an hour with gorillas when you meet them.

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What next after finding mountain gorillas?

As soon as you locate these mountain gorillas, you will be allowed to stay with them for over an hour as you are having photos, observing, asking questions and so on. However, during this session, you are not allowed to eat anything, drink, and take photos when the flash lights are on.

You are not allowed to get too close to the gorillas and also advised to wear a mask if you’ve got one a regulation aimed at protecting the primates from catching viral or bacterial respiratory diseases like flue or cold.

When the one hour of staying around a particular gorilla family elapses, you are asked to get back to the lodge and leave the jungle for the gorillas.

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In terms of Distance; gorilla trekking safari in Uganda Vs Rwanda

It will take 10 hours to drive from Entebbe international airport to Bwindi impenetrable national park in Uganda; with another option to use Kigali international airport from Rwanda to Uganda taking 4 hours only. And only 3 hours to drive from Kigali international airport to the Volcanoes national park in the northwest of the country. Both countries are relatively doing well in terms of security and higher priority is given their tourism sectors.

Best time for gorilla trekking safari in Uganda Vs Rwanda

Gorilla trekking is done all year round though the dry seasons in these areas are the best for the gorilla trekking experiences that is from June to September and December to March. It’s easier to trek to the higher altitudes where gorillas stay during dry seasons when there’s rainfall that makes the terrain slippery and muddy thus making it difficult to achieve to gorilla nests easily. Also gorillas like any other animals tend to roam more during the dry season creating higher chances of finding them easier than during the wet seasons.

Gorilla trekking guide & rules

Only persons of 15 years and above can engage in the activity
Tropical countries have unpredictable climate, rain gear is a must have
Insect repellent
Recommended clothing – long trousers and long sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the forest to avoid insect and plant stings.
Sturdy hiking boots are essential, especially ones you have used before.
Drinking water, however eating, drinking and smoking near the gorillas is strictly forbidden – your guide will communicate designated time and place.
Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash
Porters are available to help you carry your day-pack for a small charge.
You will not be allowed to trek gorillas if you have communicable disease like flu or cough

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What next after finding mountain gorillas?

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