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Perfect gorilla trekking tours from India, Agra, New Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Kerala, Mumbai

Add unto your global travel story the exciting gorilla trekking tours from India to Uganda or Rwanda which are the world’s only top destinations for trekking mountain gorillas in the Virunga massif. Uganda has more than 50% of the total mountain gorilla population at Bwindi Impenetrable forest & Mgahinga national parks while Rwanda harbors mountain gorillas at Volcanoes national park. Upon arriving in Uganda or Rwanda from Mumbai or New Delhi, you will head to these national for gorilla trekking excursions starting with 1 day gorilla trekking safaris, 2 days gorilla trekking trips, 3 days gorilla trekking itinerary and many more.

Be part of the mountain gorillas conservation programs

For every permit you pay for and every visit you make to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys destinations, you directly contribute to the efforts of conservation and preservation of these endangered species; We salute all those that have embarked on this journey before.

Cost of gorilla trekking tours from India in Uganda or Uganda

Gorilla permits or pass are the most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorilla in all these countries. Gorilla permits can be bought through a trusted tour agent like Travitude safari tours company at least months in advance prior to the date of visit. The number of trekkers is limited per gorilla family per day so for surety of a gorilla trekking trip advance booking is needed.

Mountain gorilla habituation is only done at Bwindi impenetrable national park giving an opportunity to visitors of 4 hours with the Gorillas at a charge of $1,500 (tourists), $1,000 (foreign residents) and 750,000 UGSHS for East African nationals.

A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs $800 for tourists (FNR- foreign nationals/residents), $700 for foreign residents (FR), $500 for individuals from the rest of Africa, Ugshs. 300,000 for East African residents.

A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 for foreign nationals, $500 for foreign residents in Rwanda, rest of Africa and African nationals and $200 for East African residents and Rwandan citizens.

Gorilla trekking tours/ safari packages from New Delhi, India

Gorilla trekking from India

1 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking from India, primates, birding, hiking, sceneries, photography, Batwa community tour, coffee farm & processing tour, crater lakes

Gorilla trekking from India

1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking from India, volcanoes sceneries, primates, birding, butterflies, hiking, nature walks, photography, coffee shops

Mountain gorilla families

2 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking from India, city tour, primates, butterflies, birding, Volcanoes sceneries, lodges, photography, nature walks, hiking, community walks

Gorilla trekking from India

2 days fly-in Uganda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking from India, tree climbing lions, game drives, primates, birding, sceneries, butterflies, hiking, Batwa community tours, photography

mountain gorillas,

3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking from India, primates, birding, reptiles, lodges & pearl sceneries, photography, hiking, Batwa community walks & tours, butterflies, lodges

mountain gorilla kids

4 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking from India, golden monkey tracking, primates, city tours, lodges & volcanoes sceneries, birding, reptiles, photography

golden monkeys tracking,

5 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking & wildlife safari

Gorilla trekking from India, golden monkey tracking, Africa's big 5 & wilderness game drives, birding, reptiles, primates, lodges & sceneries, photography

chimp tracking

5 days Uganda gorilla trekking & primates safari

Gorilla trekking from India, chimpanzee tracking, primates, wilderness game drives, birding, reptiles, hiking, nature walks, Rwenzori sceneries, lodges

Also known as Kabalega or Kabarega waterfalls, it is a set of three large waterfalls on the White Nile (Victoria Nile) with a slope of 43 m between the plateau and the trench.

7 days Uganda- Rwanda primates & wildlife safari

Gorilla trekking from India, golden monkey tracking, wilderness game drives, walking tour, birding, primates, Rwenzori & volcano sceneries, reptiles, lodges, photography

Diani beach, Kenya

19 days gorilla trekking- R. Nile- Masai Mara- Diani safari

Gorilla trekking from India, chimpanzees, Africa's big 5 & wildebeest migration, birding, bungee jumping & white water rafting at R. Nile, soft white sand beaches & resorts

Gorilla trekking from India

15 days Rwanda- Uganda gorilla trekking & wildlife safari

Gorilla trekking from India, chimpanzees & golden monkey tracking, Africa's big 5 & wilderness game drives, birding, boat cruises, R. Nile & water falls, hiking, sceneries, nature walks

Gorilla trekking from India

8 days Uganda primates & wildlife safari

Gorilla trekking from India, golden monkeys & chimpanzee tracking, birding, primates, hiking, Rwenzori sceneries, walking safaris, boat cruises, game drives, reptiles, photography

What happens after finding the 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. During this session, you are not allowed to eat/ drink anything, and take photos when the flash lights are off.

You are meant to keep a 7 meters distance around the mountain 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 leave the jungle for the gorillas and return to the park headquarters.

Gorilla habituation expeditions.

For habituation Gorilla trekking from India to be, you will trek from the park headquarters to find gorilla families for one hour. It’s after such a process that these gorilla families are then opened up to tourism after they get used to human presence. Gorilla habituation is thus a great process that facilitates gorilla trekking as it helps influence the behavior of gorillas for the to get used to human presence. You will spend 4 hours with the mountain gorillas along with researchers & rangers and have more knowledge of the mountain gorillas.

Best time/ season to go for gorilla trekking tours for travelers from India

The dry seasons in these areas are the best for the gorilla trekking tours for travelers from India is from June to September and December to March. It’s easier to trek to the higher altitudes where gorillas stay during dry seasons/ summer & spring. 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 although “gorilla trekking is done throughout the year”.

Gorilla trekking preparation tips;

  • Gorilla trekking is for persons aging 15 years and above
  • 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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