Breathtaking gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

Embark onto a Gorilla trekking from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda -to the Volcanoes in Rwanda or Bwindi impenetrable forest & Mgahinga N.P in Uganda from an expedition from the Sahara desert of North Africa after a magnificent tour in Cairo, Alexandria and at the great pyramids of Giza. Along the Gorilla trekking expedition, you will also catch up with chimpanzees and many other primates, Africa’s big 5 game in the wild and the great wildebeest migration. Visit the tributes of the River Nile pouring into the sea and there after fly over it to its source- lake Victoria in the Pearl of Africa-Uganda.

Gorilla trekking from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

Be part of the mountain gorillas conservation efforts;

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.

Flights & transport means on gorilla trekking safari

Book a direct 5 hour 15 minutes flight from Cairo to Entebbe with Egypt air.
While in Uganda you can use a 1 hour domestic flight to Kisoro/ Kihihi that are near gorilla parks instead of 9 hour road adventure.
By road, you will use 4×4 safari jeeps/ landcruisers.

Cost of Gorilla permits

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.

Habituation is only done at Bwindi impenetrable national park giving an opportunity to visitors 4 hours per day 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.

What next after finding the 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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Gorilla habituation

For habituation to be, wild gorilla families are tracked by rangers for a period of time to make them get used to the presence of human. It’s after such a process that these gorilla families are then opened up to tourism. 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.

Best seasons for gorilla trekking safaris

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 safari rules and preparation tips;

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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Breathtaking gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

Gorilla trekking from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

Be part of the mountain gorillas conservation efforts;

Flights & transport means on gorilla trekking safari

Cost of Gorilla permits

What next after finding the gorillas.

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