Safari with gorilla trekking tours from South Africa to Uganda/ Rwanda

Amazing gorilla trekking tours from South Africa to Uganda/ Rwanda safari can best be memorable way to end a South Africa safari visit along with other primates like Golden monkeys, chimpanzees among others in Bwindi Impenetrable forest, Mgahinga national park, or Volcanoes national park which are the natural habitat of mountain gorillas and the only place where they do survive in the world. Following game drives and trophy hunting in Kruger game park and other South African parks, visiting coastal areas like cape town, your next destination should be Uganda or Rwanda to have a near experience with the gentle mountain gorillas.

Plan gorilla trekking tours from South Africa to Uganda/ Rwanda safari

Be part of the mountain gorilla 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.

Cost of gorilla permits from South Africa

The gorilla permits or pass are the most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorilla in all these countries. All 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) 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, rest of Africa and African nationals.

Happenings after finding the gorillas

On locating 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. While on this session, you are not allowed eats or drinks or to take photos when the flash lights are on.

You will keep a 7 meters distance around the mountain gorillas and also advised to wear a mask if you’ve got one a regulation aimed at protecting the primates from contracting viral or bacterial respiratory diseases like flue or cold.

When the one hour of staying around a particular gorilla family elapses, you will get back to the park headquarters.

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Gorilla habituation experience on gorilla trekking tours from South Africa

Gorilla habituation is where you track gorilla families along researchers/ doctors and rangers for 4 hours as you study their behavior and make them get used to the presence of human and enhance future trekking activities. Specifically, gorilla habituation is only done at Bwindi Impenetrable national park’s in Rushaga sector at a cost going for $1,500 per person.

Best time for gorilla trekking tours from South Africa

The dry seasons in these areas are the best for the gorilla trekking tours from South Africa 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.

A guide & tips for gorilla trekking tours from South Africa;

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

Your travel route map

How to access gorilla trekking parks from South Africa?

Flights; Set off from O.R Tambo international airport (JNB) or Cape Town international airport (CPT) to Entebbe international airport (EBB) in Uganda on a 4 hours 15 minutes flight and to Kigali international airport (KGL) on 3 hours 50 minutes flight. You will then head to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable national park or Mgahinga national park in Uganda all of which have the highest number of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Roads connecting to the gorilla parks; Starting from Kigali- Rwanda, it will take you 2 hours 30 minutes to reach Volcanoes national park, 5 hours across the border to Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable national parks in Uganda. Setting off from Kampala- Uganda, it will take you 10 hours to Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable national parks.
Domestic flights; You can also a domestic flight from Entebbe or Kajjansi- Uganda for 1 hours 10 minutes to Kisoro or Kihihi airstrips to reach the gorilla parks earlier.

Safari with gorilla trekking tours from South Africa to Uganda/ Rwanda

Plan gorilla trekking tours from South Africa to Uganda/ Rwanda safari

Be part of the mountain gorilla conservation efforts

Cost of gorilla permits from South Africa

Happenings after finding the gorillas

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