In all mountain gorilla destinations, Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, travelers are advised to book before or pay deposit in advance for the gorilla permits. Despite trekkers paying this advance deposit, they still don’t have clear reasons why the payment has to be made in advance. In Uganda, the payment is US$700 for… Continue reading Why Book a Gorilla Permit in Advance
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Planning a Gorilla Trek in Uganda
Gorilla Trekking is one of the most popular tour activities that every visitor to Uganda wish to take part in it. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park inhabits over 400 individuals that are known to be half of the other gorillas in Rwanda and Congo. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park lie… Continue reading Planning a Gorilla Trek in Uganda
Gorilla Trekking: What If I Fail to See the Gorillas
Many tourists wonder about what happens if one fails to see the gorillas during a gorilla safari in Uganda. Though the success rate of seeing the gorillas on a single trek is 99%, on a bad day, some tourists have failed to see the gorillas. Then what can be done to save the day? What… Continue reading Gorilla Trekking: What If I Fail to See the Gorillas
Briefing on Gorilla Trekking
It’s a process of preparing clients before set off for gorilla trekking. It is a very important process to prepare trekkers for the task of searching for gorillas in their natural habitat. Briefing occurs in the morning at the park headquarters by the ranger guides who are experienced about the gorilla behaviors. HOW IS BRIEFING… Continue reading Briefing on Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Permits: What Is Included & Excluded
Gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and D. R. Congo are frequently considered expensive because of the gorilla permit cost. And most independent travelers resort to booking their own permits directly other than paying the all-inclusive packages sold by the tour operators. Yes this is quite a smart idea, it may save you some few bucks… Continue reading Gorilla Permits: What Is Included & Excluded
Where to Stay on Gorilla Safaris
Gorilla trekking tours has turned into a dominant activity in Uganda, Rwanda and the DR.Congo due to their uniqueness, many visitors book permits to trek with a view of watching and taking photos and also enjoying the largest ape . But besides tracking, visitors are always eager to sleep in conducive environments on their gorilla… Continue reading Where to Stay on Gorilla Safaris