Ultimate gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada in Uganda/ Rwanda

Enjoy the best private & affordable mountain gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada to Uganda/ Rwanda, chimpanzees and primates wildlife expeditions on your trips from all over North America. Uganda and Rwanda have the remaining highest population of mountain gorillas in the world. Gorilla trekking from the United States/ Canada along with other excursions such as Africa’s big 5 game drives, chimpanzee & golden monkey tracking, source of the river Nile tour, Murchison water falls, Rwenzori snow caps and Volcanoes sceneries, cultural tours etc. are worth the life time adventure for travelers to pursue.

Private luxury & affordable gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada

From the different states of United States of America and Canada for example California, Florida, Miami, New York, Las Angeles, Washington, Virginia, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii, Quebec, Ontario, Ottawa, Chicago among others on connecting flights through various air lines easily to Africa to have this memorable near experience with the endangered mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Let’s tailor your safari to fit your requirements for the best experience with the mountain Gorillas.

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Flights & transport means to gorilla trekking destinations for United States/ Canada travelers

Book a 16 hours direct flight from John F. Kennedy international airport (JFK) in New York to Jomo Kenyatta international airport (NBO) & an addition of 2 hours to Rwanda/ Uganda.
You can also make more bookings on average 22 hour flights with Fly emirates, Qatar airways, Turkish airlines, KLM, Kenya airways etc. all with daily flights to Rwanda and Uganda via Toronto- Pearson international airport (YYZ), Vancouver international airport (YVR), John F. Kennedy international airport (JFK), Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta int’l airport (ATL). Dallas Fort Worth int’l airport (DFW), Los Angeles int’l airport (LAX), O’Hare int’l airport (ORD), Miami int’l airport (MIA), San Francisco int’l airport (SFO), George Bush intercontinental airport (IAH), Newark liberty int’l airport (EWR), Dulles int’l airport (IAD) etc.
Also, a 1 hour 10 minutes domestic flight from Kajjansi airstrip or Entebbe int’l airport takes you to Kisoro or Kihihi airstrips that are located near the gorilla tracking parks or go on 10 hours road adventure while in Uganda. Starting from Kigali- Rwanda, it will take 2 hours 30 minutes to reach Volcanoes gorillas national park.
For road travel & game drives we use a comfortable 4×4 safari jeep/ land cruisers.

WHY BOOK YOUR GORILLA TREKKING PERMITS IN ADVANCE:

Ensure to book your gorilla trekking permits in advance at least 3 months before the trekking date confirm the permit availability before setting off. Late bookings within 2 weeks- 1 month before trekking are also possible, get in touch with us for last minute bookings. Gorilla trekking from United States/ Canada to Uganda and Rwanda is worth every penny for;

Top Africa primates safari experience; The endangered mountain gorilla species are only found in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo and have been habituated for tracking experiences. Mountain gorillas are the biggest apes alive on the planet accompanied by chimpanzees that are also popular in the region.
Typical holiday; mountain gorillas trekking safari is a typical holiday trip away from day-to-day modern life as it involves hiking deep in the tropical montane forests tracking gorilla families. Hiking into the montane jungles requires physical preparation and fitness to take on trek that lasts for more than one hour. However, older people and physically challenged persons are supported by porters to ensure that they enjoy this unique experience.
Have your mind soaked in nature; Rwanda and Uganda mountain gorilla trekking safari holiday from United States or Canada gets you immersed in the true natural wilderness for example when you trek deep into the tropical montane forests, safari game drives in the savannah wilderness, the great rift valley, crater lakes etc.
Ecotourism & responsible travel; Support conservation of endangered species and nature eco-systems through the fees that are charged on permit fees to push conservation efforts and projects.
Slow travel holidays; When combined with safari wildlife game drives on longer days packages, gorilla trekking safaris from United States or Canada become absolutely relaxing and refreshing to the travelers. Slow travel combined gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris take from 5 days up to 30 days in Rwanda or Uganda and beyond into Kenya and Tanzania with many other experiences.

Cost for gorilla trekking permits to tourists from United States/ Canada

A gorilla tracking permit is the major pass for any person to have access to the gorilla trekking services in Uganda and Rwanda.

Gorilla tracking permits cost $800 per person cheaper than cost of Rwanda gorilla tracking permits which are at $1,500 per person where you will spend an hour with the mountain gorillas on reaching the assigned gorilla family.
Habituation experience permits cost $1,500 per person. Gorilla habituation meaning; is the process of training mountain gorillas to get used to human presence before they open for tracking. Gorilla habituation is only done in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable forest along researchers/ doctors and expert rangers for up to 4 hours getting more knowledge about these species. Only 8 permits are available per day and bought at first come first serve basis so see that you book in advance for this unique experience.
Unique about gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the touch of luxury safari blended with the jungle tales of Volcanoes national park. For an exciting gorilla tracking experience for travelers from United States or Canada, permits in Rwanda go for $1,500 per person also allowed for persons aged 15 and above.

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What next/ happens after finding the mountain gorillas?

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

You are to observe 7 meters 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 will leave the jungle for the gorillas and head back to the park headquarters.

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1 DAY GORILLA TREKKING UGANDA SAFARI

The 1 day gorilla trekking tour from USA/ Canada starts from Kigali- Rwanda requires you to fly from America to Kigali from where you transfer to Bwindi/ Mgahinga parks. The journey from Kigali takes 3 hours road drive across the border to Uganda's gorilla parks in the western region that borders Rwanda. So, this 1 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari requires to find you in Kigali for a very early morning drive to the gorilla parks to be part of the pre-trek briefing at park headquarters. Also, you can consider arriving the evening before the gorilla trekking day, have a night in/ near gorilla parks for easy access.

7 days Uganda- Rwanda primates safari

This amazing 7 day gorilla trekking tour from USA/ Canada starts from Entebbe, Uganda and departs from Kigali, Rwanda making it a superb Africa multination safari. 7 days Uganda- Rwanda primates safari has special highlights of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, city tours, boat cruise, game drives, walking tours etc. Day 1 offers a Kampala city tour with day 2 offering an amazing walking safari in lake Mburo game park. Gorilla trekking will be done in Bwindi impenetrable forest N.P before crossing to Rwanda. In Rwanda, you head Volcanoes national park for golden monkey tracking.

1 day gorilla trekking Rwanda safari

1 day gorilla trekking Rwanda safari requires to set off with flights from New York, Washington, California, Toronto, Chicago etc. to Kigali. Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are only found in Volcanoes national park which is 2.5 hours road drive from Kigali. Notably, Rwanda is renown for luxury gorilla trekking safari in the Volcanoes N.P which is easily accessible throughout the year. Other species in the tropical rainforest of the Volcanoes are colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, Albertine rift endemics, great blue turacos, butterflies, reptiles etc. Activities to engage in along gorilla trekking are forest nature walks, visit Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund which is a primates & environmental conservation center.

5 days Uganda gorilla & primates safari

A 5 day Uganda gorilla trekking for United States citizens is highly recommended for summer holidays. The 5 days chimpanzee & gorilla trekking Uganda safari starts and departs at Kigali int'l airport taking advantage of the short 3 hours drive. Reaching the gorilla parks in the western side of the country from Entebbe takes 9- 10 hours making the distance from Kigali- Rwanda shorter. Into Uganda, you start with gorilla trekking in Mgahinga/ Bwindi impenetrable national park. After tracking gorillas, Queen Elizabeth hosts you for the next couple of days. While in Queen Elizabeth N.P, you enjoy bird watching, boat cruise, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, crater lakes visits etc. The last day offers a Kigali city tour before catching your flight back to USA.

2 days gorilla trekking Rwanda safari

A flexible 2 days Rwanda gorilla trekking from New York city for tourists with short staycation in the country/ region. The 1st day offers a Kigali city tour and a transfer to Kinigi where Volcanoes N.P is found after a hot lunch. Reaching Volcanoes national park helps you relax and rest preparing for nest day's gorilla trek experience. Gorilla trekking takes 4- 6 hours after which you also visit Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund- a gorilla conservation center/ project. The campus was built in memory of an American primatologist & researcher who was murdered in the Volcanoes after dedicating whole life protecting mountain gorillas. While trekking the tropical rainforest to encounter mountain gorillas, you also enjoy bird watching, sight colobus monkeys, butterflies, reptiles etc.

4 day Rwanda gorilla & primates safari

Focused 4 days primate trekking Rwanda safari for Canadians is done in the Volcanoes national park. Volcanoes national park is home to 2 of world's most rare primate species; mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Day 1 offers Kigali city tour taking you to local markets, coffee shops, art & crafts shops after which you head to Kinigi after a hot lunch. The 2nd day gets you track mountain gorillas in the tropical rainforests and a Batwa culture tour in the Virunga massif slopes. Day 3 takes you back into the Virunga massif's bamboo forest zone to have sightings of playful golden monkeys. As you slope from the Volcanoes, you visit Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund center.

What is gorilla habituation experience?

Mountain gorilla habituation is when you track wild mountain gorilla families alongside researchers/ doctors & rangers and spend 4 hours around them. After finding them, you study their behaviors as you train them to adapt to the presence of human presence. Mountain gorillas habituation from the United States/ Canada is only done in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable forest in Rushaga tracking sector. Only 8 permits are available per day for this exciting experience so advance booking required at cost of $1,500 per person.

Cost of gorilla trekking safari for USA/ Canada tourists.

Costs of gorilla trekking itineraries for tourists from USA/ Canada quotes base on various factors for example accommodation rates, transport modes, cost of permits, number of activities/ experiences, number of days, meals, amenities etc. Daily costs per person on cheap/ budget travel start from $1,800, mid-range/ affordable travel start from $2,800 and luxury travel start from $3,500.

Best time for gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda

Gorilla trekking is done all throughout the year. Though, the dry seasons in these areas are the best for the gorilla trekking experiences that is from June- August and December- February. It’s easier to trek to the higher altitudes where mountain gorillas stay. During wet seasons the terrain slippery and muddy but is overcome with studded hiking boots and support with walking sticks. Furthermore, the wet seasons are breeding time for birds making the wet season months of September- November and March- May.

What to wear & tips for gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada?

Gorilla trekking is for persons of 15 years and above
Tropical countries have unpredictable climate, rain gear is a must have.
Insect repellent
Long sleeved shirts/ T-shirts
Over shirts/ Jackets/ Sweaters
Sun hats/ caps
Pair of binoculars if you got one
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