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Best Gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia to Uganda/ Rwanda safari

After a business, shopping spree or vacation in the emirates/ middle east, a memorable mountain gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia to Uganda/ Rwanda safari will make the best accompaniment to sum up your holiday or tour before heading back home. Packages from 1 day gorilla trekking safari to a number of days of your choice combined with Africa wildlife tours are readily tailored for you by Travitude Safari Tours. Embark on a journey worth a life-time memory from Australia, Japan/ Tokyo, India, Singapore, Malaysia and all over Asia.

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 from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia to Uganda/ Rwanda safari

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 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.

Flights & transport means from Dubai to Rwanda/ Uganda for gorilla trekking

  • Book direct 6 hour flights with Fly Emirates or fly Dubai to Rwanda or Uganda.
  • While in Uganda, you can use domestic flights to Kisoro or Kihihi from where you’ll go to gorilla parks.
  • On road, you will use comfortable 4×4 safari jeeps/ Landcruisers.

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.

Get inspiration for Gorilla trekking from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia to Uganda/ Rwanda safari

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done at Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorillas national park while in Rwanda it’s done at Volcanoes national park.

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Gorilla habituation

For habituation Gorilla trekking from Dubai/Abu Dhabi/U.A.E/Asia 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. You will spend 4-5 hours with the mountain gorillas along researchers and rangers and have more knowledge of the mountain gorillas.

Best seasons for gorilla trekking safaris

The dry seasons in these areas are the best for the Gorilla trekking experience from Dubai/Abu Dhabi/U.A.E/Asia 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 safari rules and 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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