Gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

Gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda is very accessible in the Volcanoes national park in Rwanda or Bwindi impenetrable forest & Mgahinga gorilla parks in Uganda. Enjoy gorilla tracking trips from the Sahara desert & tributaries of the great river Nile in North Africa after a magnificent tour in Cairo, Alexandria and at the great pyramids of Giza, the grand Egyptian museum. A gorilla trekking expedition along with chimpanzees & many other primates, Africa’s big 5 game in the wild, the great wildebeest migration. the source of the Nile and Lake Victoria will guarantee a perfect Africa safari holiday worth a lifetime memories.

Gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

Be part of the mountain gorillas conservation program;

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 international airport (CAI) to Entebbe International airport (EBB) or Kigali international airport (KGL) with Egypt air.
While in Uganda you can use a 1 hour 10 minutes domestic flight to Kisoro/ Kihihi that are near gorilla parks or take a 10 hours road adventure.
By road, you will use 4×4 safari jeeps/ landcruisers.

Cost of permits for Gorilla trekking safari from Egypt

The most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorillas in trekking parks is the gorilla permit/ pass. 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 with the mountain gorillas after a one hour trek 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.

You will be allowed to stay in a proximity of 7 meters around the mountain gorillas for over an hour as you are having photos, observing, asking questions and so on.

You 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 time elapses, you will get back to the park headquarters and leave the jungle for the mountain gorillas.

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Gorilla habituation safari from Egypt

For gorilla habituation from Egypt families, you will trek with rangers & doctors for one hour and be around the mountain gorillas for 4 hours before heading back to the park headquarters. 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 and monitor their health.

Best season for gorilla trekking safari

The dry seasons in these areas are the best for gorilla trekking safari from Egypt 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

Gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda