Rwanda maintains its gorilla tracking permit prices

Many tourists especially those interested in gorilla trekking have been waiting for Rwanda to reduce the tracking permit prices after Uganda has reduced its prices to $350 for the months of May and November.However,there is no hope that the cost will reduce as the government has kept silent about it for a long time now.Currently,a gorilla tracking permit in Rwanda costs $750 a price that is higher than that of Uganda.

Reducing the price of gorilla permits is seen as a way of attracting tourists especially those who travel with an aim of seeing the rare primates in their natural habitats.But Rwanda believes even with that cost,visitors will still tour the company because of the uniqueness of the experience availed to them.

Mountain gorillas are one of the endangered rare species in the world only found in 3 countries including;- Uganda,Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.A total of about 900 mountain gorillas is estimated to be left in the world and half of this is found in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.Other places where they are found include Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and DRC's Virunga NP.With increasing competition among the 3 countries,the only competitive tool to use is reduction of the trekking permits a thing Rwanda has not yet adopted.

The fact that seeing a mountain gorilla is a hustle makes the gorilla permits competitive and a visitor is expected to book for them in time to avoid inconveniences.Some visitors risk traveling without booking the permits and end up spending more time than planned as they wait for gorilla permits.It is therefore better to use a credible tour company which will obtain a gorilla permit for you before you jet into the country.

Rwanda and Uganda are the best destinations when it comes to Gorilla tracking because of the peace and certainty of meeting a gorilla family.Democratic Republic of Congo is politically unstable and this puts the life of the visitors in danger.Also its gorillas keep on moving from one plavce to another crossing the boarders and this makes it hard to view them.

Embrace a gorilla trekking tour to Uganda & Rwanda

Take it from me,a gorilla trekking safari to Uganda and Rwanda is a lifetime experience that you can ever get.With a lot of adventurous activities that these countries offer,it stands out as the best and many visitors are fond of making repeated trips to these East African countries.

In Uganda,gorilla trekking is mainly done from Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Park while in Rwanda,it is only done from Volcanoes National Park.

Have you ever imagined about spending a day in the tropical rainforests of Africa looking at the great mountain gorillas?Then visiting these two countries is your answer.Enjoy a thrilling journey to the parks as you look at the magnificent nature plus taking some clear photos at the equator.Since the distance from Kampala to the south west of Uganda where these elegant primates are found is long,you cant trek the same day of your travel.You are required to have enough rest before going gorilla trekking because it requires one to be physically fit  and relaxed.This also applies to Rwanda.

To ease the work of a company organizing you trip,you are advised to book the gorilla permits in time because they are competitive to obtain due to the high demands.It should be noted that whether in Uganda or Rwanda, a tourist is required to obtain a gorilla permit before he/she can be allowed to see  these rare primates.

Apart from gorilla trekking,there are other tourism activities one can enjoy while in these East African countries like;-chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe and Queen Elizabeth National Parks,game viewing,bird watching,golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park,cultural tours,spot fishing,whitewater rafting at the source of the Nile in Jinja,Uganda, hiking,nature walks,bungee jumping,and many more

3 days gorilla Tracking Uganda Safari

This 3 days gorilla tracking safari will enable you have a lifetime experience of spending about an hour with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Highlights of the safari trip

Day 1:Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 2: Gorilla tracking

Day 3;Transfer back to Kampla

 Full itinerary

Day 1:Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable

After you breakfast in the morning,you will be picked by our trained drivers from your hotel in Kampala.You will be driven heading southwest of Uganda.Because of the long distance to Bwindi Impenetrable,you will have to stop in Masaka town for relaxation a delicious meal,lunch. While relaxing,you will enjoy magnificent views of old buildings which portray the ancient style of building.Yo will again jump into the car and you will continue with journey to Bwindi.While traveling,look through the window of the car and enjoy a magnificent view of nature and green grasslands and mountains.Arrive in the evening and check in any of your favorite lodge fore dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla tracking

Wake up early and have a cup of tea as you prepare for the most enchanting activity,gorilla tracking.You will be briefed by the guide before starting the trek and you will be provided with the necessary equipments like trekking sticks.Start the trek at around 8:00 am and move into the impenetrable rainforest of Bwindi.It takes few hours before you find the gorillas in their natural habitats.In case you have found a gorilla family,avoid behaviours that scare them and alwasy portion your time well because you are only allowed to spend one hour with these rare apes.take clear photos.This activity can take almost the whole day and you will be required to carry packed food for lunch.Imagine having lunch in the wild in front of a splendid nature that is hard to find in other countries.

Our well trained guide will be readily available and in case you have any question,he/she will be there to answer.

Return to your lodge for diner and overnight

Day 3;Transfer back to Kampla

After your early breakfast you will be driven by our driver back to your hotel in Kampala reaching in the evening.

This marks the end of our 3 days gorilla tracking safari tour in Uganda.