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Best of gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe to Uganda or Rwanda

Gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe

Don’t miss out on the best private affordable and luxury mountain gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe to Uganda/ Rwanda also featuring golden monkeys, chimpanzees and primate species safari & expeditions and tours in Africa specifically Uganda/ Uganda safari and Rwanda/ Rwanda safari along with a lot of amazing sceneries of the great rift valley, Africa’s big 5 game, endemic bird species, savannah landscapes and the game they harbor, culture among others. 

Mountain Gorillas are endangered species only found in the Virunga massif a place where they can only survive; preservation methods are done to see their numbers increase after being threatened by extinction in the previous decades. Our German speaking guides, French speaking guides and Spanish speaking guides are waiting to serve you that you miss no information/ knowledge about the African wildlife, birds and nature.

Fly from Gatwick, Heathrow, London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Greece, Vatican, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Belarus, Kosovo, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Cyprus, Malta, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Moldova and North Macedonia to Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking safaris along with chimpanzee tracking, primate species, birds and wildlife- game drives through the African savannah, snow caps and highland sceneries.

Why gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe?

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 efforts of these endangered species. Furthermore the gorilla trekking safaris from United Kingdom and Europe have been considered of their worth because of the following;

  • 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 from United Kingdom and Europe 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 from United Kingdom and Europe 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.

Travel from United Kingdom and Europe to gorilla trekking tours in Uganda or Rwanda

  • Book a 9 hours direct flight from Gatwick international airport (LGW), London, United Kingdom to Entebbe international airport (EBB), Uganda or Kigali international airport (KGL), Rwanda using Uganda airline or Rwanda air.
  • Book a 12 hours flights with a one stop at Jomo Kenyatta international airport (NBO) in Kenya and there after connect to Uganda or Rwanda.
  • Flights with British airways, KLM, Fly Emirates, Qatar airways, Turkish airlines, Egypt air etc. all connect you from Europe to Rwanda/ Uganda via Heathrow airport (LHR), Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), Amsterdam airport- Schiphol (AMS), Frankfurt Am Main airport (FRA), El Prat airport (BCN), Leonardo Da Vinci Rome airport (FCO), Munich airport (MUC), Humberto Delgado Lisbon airport (LIS) etc.
  • Airport transfers; For road transport, 4×4 safari jeeps/ land cruisers will be available to accommodate you on a 10 hour  journey to the gorilla parks. You can also take a 1 hour 10minutes flight from Entebbe airport to the airstrips (Kihihi or Kisoro) that are next to the gorilla parks.

What to know for gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe to Uganda or Rwanda

Cost of permits for gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe

Gorilla permits/ tickets or passes are the most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorillas in all these destinations. 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 trekking/ safaris are 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.

What next after finding the mountain gorillas for travelers from Europe/ UK?

You will locate these mountain gorillas and stay with them for an hour as you are having photos, observing, asking questions and enjoy the playful young mountain gorillas. At this session, you are not allowed to have eats or drinks or taking photos when the flash lights are on.

You are supposed to keep a distance of 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 are asked to get back to the lodge and leave the jungle for the gorillas.

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In My African Journey, Winston Churchill wrote: “For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life, birds, insects, reptiles, beasts, for vast scale, Uganda is truly the Pearl of Africa”, unbeaten with its glamorous and marvelous volcanoes & scenic highland landscapes, mountain gorilla parks, rivers, lakes, forests and savannah grasslands.

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What is gorilla habituation experience

Gorilla habituation is the process of training wild mountain gorillas influencing the behaviors and reactions to get adapt to human presence and later on open these up for tracking activities. Travelers on gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe, will track wild gorillas along expert rangers and researchers/ doctors and you stay around them for up to 4 hours studying their character, health and social life.

You will take videos, photos and also get more information from experts about these gentle giants while in their presence. Habituation of gorillas is only done in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable forest in Rushaga trekking sector with only 8 permits available per day, so book your gorilla habituation permits at $1,500 per person in advance.

Best times/ seasons for gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe travelers

The dry seasons in these areas are the best for the gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe 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.

Tips and what to wear on gorilla trekking from United Kingdom and Europe;

  • A pair of khaki trousers
  • Long sleeved linen shirts/ T-shirts
  • Sun hats/ caps
  • Insect repellent
  • Over shirts/ Jackets/ Sweaters
  • Sturdy hiking boots are essential, especially ones you have used before.
  • Scarfs
  • A pair of binoculars if you have one
  • 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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