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

It’s very possible to go gorilla trekking after a business trip, shopping spree or vacation in Dubai, 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, 5 days gorilla trekking trips, 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.

Gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia in Uganda/ Rwanda safari Inspirations

Be part of the mountain gorillas population conservation campaign

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

A gorilla permit or pass is the most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorilla in all mountain gorilla parks. 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 up to 4 hours around the Gorillas at a charge of $1,500 (tourists) and $1,000 (foreign residents).

A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs $800 for tourists (FNR- foreign nationals/residents), $700 for foreign residents (FR) and $500 for individuals from the rest of Africa.

A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 for foreign nationals, $500 for foreign residents in Rwanda and rest of Africa and African nationals.

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

Book direct 6 hour flights with Fly Emirates or fly Dubai or Qatar airways to Rwanda or Uganda. Book 6 hours flights starting from Dubai airport (DXB), Hamad International airport (DOH), Qatar directly to Entebbe international airport in Uganda (EBB) or Kigali international airport in Rwanda (KGL).
Other options for direct flights on gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda/ Rwanda would be by using King Abdul-Aziz international airport in Saudi Arabia (JED), Istanbul international airport in Turkey (IST), Cairo international airport in Egypt (CAI) whose airlines all make direct flights to Uganda/ Rwanda.
While in Uganda, you can use domestic flights from Entebbe or Kajjansi to Kisoro or Kihihi from where you’ll go to gorilla parks.
Using the roads while in Rwanda/ Uganda, you will use comfortable 4×4 safari jeeps/ Landcruisers.

What next after finding the gorillas?

After a one hour trekking into the Bwindi impenetrable forest to 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 supposed to keep a 7 meters distance from 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 will then leave the jungle & get back to the park headquarters.

Get inspiration for Gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia in 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. Bwindi Impenetrable forest is 4hr 30 minutes from Queen Elizabeth national park thus making easy to harmonize gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tours.

Gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi- U.A.E- Asia in Uganda/ Rwanda safari packages

Gorilla trekking from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ U.A.E/ Asia

2 DAYS UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Consider a weekend gorilla trek Africa on the 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking from Dubai starting from Kigali, Rwanda. The journey from Kigali city to Bwindi impenetrable forest/ Mgahinga national parks takes 3 hours on the first day then you take a rest to prepare for the next day's gorilla tracking experience. 2 day fly-in gorilla trekking Uganda safari is also ideal for this tour package with domestic flights from Entebbe. After gorilla trekking, you'll head back to Kigali/ Entebbe for departure.

1 DAY UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Fly from Dubai to Uganda mountain gorillas encounters on a short affordable luxury 1 day gorilla trekking safari any time of the year. The 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda safari starts and requires you to be found in Kigali, Rwanda and embark on a 3 hours drive to Uganda's Mgahinga or Bwindi impenetrable forest national parks. Gorilla tracking permits in Uganda cost $800 per person making it affordable. Pre-trek briefing at the gorilla trekking parks start as early as 7:00 am and is mandatory for all trekkers.

7 DAY UGANDA-RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Gorilla tracking holiday Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ UAE/ Asia on a 7 day Uganda- Rwanda gorilla trekking & wildlife safari is a recommended multi nation travel itinerary getting you both country's top tourist destinations. The 7 days gorilla trek Uganda- Rwanda safari starts from Entebbe with a Kampala city tour on the first day. Day 2 offers a unique walking safari experience in lake Mburo N.P that host high population of ungulates. After a couple of days in Queen Elizabeth game park, you'll finally get to track and encounter mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest. Day 6 see you track golden monkeys in the Volcanoes national park and a visit to Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund. Finally, on day 7, you enjoy a Kigali city tour before departure.

Bwindi Impenetrable national park forest

4 DAY RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Private primate trekking tours from Dubai in Rwanda are done in Volcanoes national park which hosts both endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Chimpanzees are found in Nyungwe forest N.P. The 4 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari focuses on tracking mountain gorillas and golden monkeys on separate day followed by other activities in the park vicinity for example the Batwa culture tour, a visit to Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund center, hiking to the Musanze caves, bird watching, nature walks and much more. Day 1 offers a Kigali city tour treat getting you to local markets, genocide memorial site, coffee shops, museum etc. before heading to Kinigi where Volcanoes N.P is located. The 2nd and 3rd days are for gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking respectively.

1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

The 1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari from Dubai requires to find you in Kigali city where you'll set off the previous evening or very early in the morning to Kinigi at the Volcanoes N.P headquarters. Alternatively, a private luxury fly-in Rwanda helicopter gorilla safari can be considered for more swift travel. Volcanoes national park is the only destination in Rwanda and one of the few places on earth where to find these endangered mountain gorilla species. While tracking gorillas in the montane tropical rain forests, you'll also enjoy sightings of colobus monkeys, butterflies, reptiles, unique ancient tree species, and unique bird species for example great blue turacos, Albertine rift endemics, Africa pigeons etc.

Gorilla habituation experience

For habituation gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi will start with trekking into the forest from the park headquarters for 1 hour to find gorilla families along with rangers & doctors. 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 treat them. You will spend 4 hours with the mountain gorillas along researchers & rangers and have more knowledge of the mountain gorillas.

Best time for gorilla trekking safari from Dubai

The dry seasons in these areas are the best for the gorilla trekking safari from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ 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