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Ultimate gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada to 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 to or via Africa as you journey around the world. 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 among 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.

Experience gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada to Uganda/ Rwanda

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.
  • You may choose a 1 hour 10 minutes domestic flight from Kajjansi airstrip or Entebbe int’l airport 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 you will use a comfortable 4×4 safari jeep/ landcruiser.

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. Epic combined mountain gorillas & wildlife safari in Uganda  and Rwanda most popular tourist destinations guarantee timeless safari sightings on game drives. Gorilla trekking from United States/ Canada to Uganda and Rwanda is worth every penny for;

  • Top Africa primates safari experience; Outstanding among other trips, the endangered mountain gorillas 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, unique sightings of mountains, the great rift valley, crater lakes and much more.
  • 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 for example wildebeest migration, bird watching, white sand beach holidays, chimpanzee tracking, hot air balloon tours, Africa’s big 5 (lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards) tours, cultural tours, water rafting, bungee jumping at the source of the river Nile and so much more.

Cost of permits for gorilla trekking safari 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. 
  • Gorilla 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. A gorilla habituation experience allows you to keep around mountain gorilla for up to 4 hours, taking photos, videos and getting more knowledge about these magnificent endangered 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. 

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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What is gorilla habituation experience?

Mountain gorilla habituation is when you track wild mountain gorilla families alongside researchers/ doctors & rangers and allowed spend 4 hours around them after finding them studying 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.

Best time/ seasons for travelers to get to gorilla trekking safari from United States/ Canada

Gorilla trekking is done all throughout the year. 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 mountain 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.

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

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