Gorilla Safaris; Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda

Everything you need to know Gorilla Safaris; Best Gorilla Trekking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo offer the best Gorilla Trekking adventures.

The entire Gorilla trekking expedition involves walking in the wild with an experienced park ranger guide. You spend close to 2-6 hours in the jungles.

Best Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda are entirely intended to get magical encounters with Mountain Gorillas – Enjoy Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.

Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo offer a solid an hour opportunity for you to enjoy a face-to-face encounter with a family of mountain gorillas in the wild.

Gorilla safaris/trekking adventures allow you explore in depth about behaviors of gorillas, and taking pictures in their natural environment.

Book your unforgettable gorilla safari tour with Maranatha Tours and Travel the best gorilla safari company in Africa.

At Maranatha Tours and Travel, we do not only come with wealth of experience but also a wide range of gorilla trekking safari options in East-Central Africa.

Our Gorilla Tracking Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda are entirely intended for you to get magical encounter with a family of massive mountain gorillas while in their natural habitat in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Top National Parks to visit for Gorilla Safaris in Africa

The best parks to visit for gorilla safaris and tours include the lush montane forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda.

Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda and the Virunga National Park in eastern DR Congo.

These 4 pristine National Parks offer refuge to mountain gorillas that today account for about 1063 individuals in the world.

Gorilla Safaris Uganda

In Uganda, Gorilla Trekking Safaris allow you to trek, anyone of the 24 habituated gorilla families in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi National Park.

Five sectors are open for gorilla safaris or mountain gorilla tourism in Uganda alone. These include four regions in Bwindi National Park (Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga and Ruhija); then Ntebeko in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Out of 1063 rare mountain gorillas, more than half of them survive in the African jungles in Uganda, specifically in Bwindi and Mgahinga.

Our Gorilla Safaris also covers mountain gorilla habituation experience-a unique gorilla experience. This is only offered in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and gets you 4 solid hours of magical encounter with these humble creatures.

Still on Uganda gorilla tours, you can also incorporate cultural tours, golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park; whitewater rafting and other experiences.

Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

While in Rwanda, there are 13 habituated groups set for tourism purposes.

Our Gorilla Trekking Tours are pocket friendly can also be incorporated with other safari activities including nature/forest walks, volcano hiking in the Virunga Mountain ranges, adrenaline adventures at the source of the Nile.

In Rwanda, our captivating gorilla trekking adventures can be combined with Rwanda safaris in Gishwati Mukura National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park. These two parks offer the best chimpanzee trekking.

If your interest is to get a glimpse of the Big 5 game in Rwanda, then you have every reason to combine your gorilla safari package with wildlife tours in Akagera National Park.

Congo gorilla tours

About 8 groups are available for visitors on gorilla safaris to explore in the Virunga National Park-DRC. Virunga primarily offers the best of mountain gorilla trekking experience.

But there is also an option of exploring Kahuzi-Biega National Park for Eastern Lowland gorilla trekking adventure.

Gorilla trekking Safaris with Game/Wildlife viewing in Uganda

Game viewing safaris in Uganda are best done in Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Semuliki National Park.

Game viewing tours in Uganda also do not go without a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking;Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.

Hiking adventures opportunities to combine on gorilla safaris

The best hiking adventures are enjoyed in Mount Elgon National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Sipi Falls, and to the top of the Murchison Falls.

Volcano hiking experiences are enjoyed on Mount Sabyinyo, Muhabura and Gahinga in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda.

Top Rated Gorilla Safaris & Gorilla Trekking Tour Packages

How much is a gorilla permit (Uganda, Rwanda & Congo)?

All gorilla safaris to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo require trekkers to have permits. A permit for gorilla trekking in Uganda costs USD800, in Rwanda $1500 and in the D.R. Congo, visitors are charged USD 400 per person.

Best Time to go for Gorilla Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo

The best time to travel for gorilla safaris in Africa, particularly Uganda, Rwanda and Congo is around the peak dry season.

The peak dry months to enjoy excellent gorilla trekking adventure fall around June, July, August to September. The other phase of dry season begins from December, January to February.

While the peak dry months come with favorable weather conditions, there is also a chance to travel during the off-months or low season, especially for budget travelers or backpacker gorilla trekkers.

The low or off-months occur in the months of March, April, May, October to November. These are months with low visitor turn up but often come with discounted offers from accommodation.

What should you pack for Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla tours

Only pack essentials for your gorilla safari in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo. Keep it light and here is list of essentials to include; waterproof hiking boots, a good camera with no flashlight, a daypack, and long-sleeved shirts.

Additional items include a valid gorilla permit, a safari hat, a sweater, a rain jacket, insect repellent, first-aid kit, and more.

Overall, gorilla safaris and tours in Africa are best enjoyed in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. Book your gorilla trip with Maranatha Tours and Travel, and be guaranteed of unmatched thrill in the jungles.