Gorilla Safari Uganda

Gorilla Safari Uganda, Paradise adventure vacations takes for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Below are some of our gorilla safari packages. We tailor every itinerary to suit your time, budget and preference.

 

COMPARING GORILLA SAFARIS OF UGANDA AND RWANDA, HOW TO CHOOSE TREK?

There are two main things to be mindful of when booking a safari to trek gorillas. The cost of the permit as well as the overall cost of this tour. All governments necessitate that everyone acquires a gorilla trekking permit. The standard price for the Uganda gorilla tour permit costs $600 USD.

Rwanda increased its gorilla permit cost to $1500 USD. Uganda from time to time has promotions in the low tourist season (from September to October). These may go reduce up to $350 USD.

 

GORILLA TOURS IN UGANDA OR RWANDA? FIND WHICH COUNTRY OFFERS THE BEST GORILLA SAFARI IN AFRICA

There are about 720 mountain gorillas remaining in the whole world Africa and half of these live in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda. For that reason, its important to choose Uganda. Compare Uganda and Rwanda in detail.

The majority of the gorilla tracking families are usually monitored as well as tracked so the tourists will be in position to see them. In both Bwindi Forest and Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, Gorilla Safari Uganda

When you add it all together, it is usually between $900 and $1500 for gorilla tours. Basing on your tour operator as well as the number of days your visiting. In case you have a bigger group the charge is less because you are able to fill-up the safari vehicle.

 

THE GORILLA SAFARI EXPERIENCE, WHAT TO EXPECT

It takes the whole day to drive from the capital Kampala to the distant Bwindi National Park, having a stopover at the equator. Basing on the group that your permit is allocated to, you will go to one of 4 areas on the outskirts of the national park that include: Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo, or Ruhija. We reached in Nkuringo on the southwestern border of the park.

There you will spend the night, and then the following morning you will set out for gorilla watching! by dawn you are awake and then start on the journey to the park, reaching at the outpost by 7:45am. A quick briefing and then set out drove deep into this tours sanctuary.

where we will be orientated and provided with a number of rules include on that says that gorillas may approach you however you can’t approach the mountain gorillas. Following the orientation, along with the park rangers you will begin gorilla trek in the jungle.

Gorilla Tours may take anything between an hour to five hours and this will depend on the movement of these gorillas. They are pretty mobile animals which continuously move about. As soon as the rangers find the gorillas, you will be them for one hour as you observe them, interacting with each other before you return to your hotel.

I cannot explain in words how fascinating it is to stand only inches from these amazing creatures. The Uganda gorillas, particularly the silverbacks, are unbelievably strong and can easily injure a person in just seconds. However, they didn’t fear us; they would walk right up to us in case you were in their way.

 

WHAT FITNESS LEVEL IS REQUIRED?

Different families require different times, some gorilla families are easier to take, if you are not very fit, or facing old age, the Rushegura Gorilla family is the one you must insist on with your tour operator or safari company. For most of the families, you may need to workout before you can take a more challenging family trek. But this should not worry you, its not mountaineering!

At the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point you shall receive free, walking poles or sticks. Our safari guide will give you enough water to help you during your Gorilla tours.

 

WHAT TO EAT DURING THE GORILLA TREK?

As you have an early heavy breakfast before your trek, the lodge or accommodation will provide you with packed lunch, usually light snacks. They should be enough for your trip up the Bwindi forest. Lunch in bwindi forest

 

CHARITY AFTER GORILLA SEEING?

It’s always good to give charity to orphans, there are various NGOs and CBOs in Bwindi area that are more than happy to receive aid in any form. From clothes to money, sponsorship, voluntary health treatment, building and construction and so much more.

Please contact us for more information about volunteering after your gorilla watching experience. In Rwanda you can include Dian Fossey Trek after visiting the mountain gorillas.

 

GORILLA TOURS WITH KIDS?

Children below 15 years are not allowed on gorilla safaris. Some tour operators will convince you that they can forge a way of letting your child in as long as he looks huge and physical enough. Do not be deceived into this since UWA will consider the passport which indicates the birth date of the Child.

 

CLOTHING AND WHAT TO WEAR?

This is one of the most frequent asked questions. Your list of Gorilla hiking gear should have trekking boots or shoes that can handle slippery mud. Because it rains every now and then in the forest. You need a rain jacket, long sleeved shirt and gloves.

Our Safari Vehicles - Luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser Extended

All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.

Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan

Electrical charging & power supply

All our safari vehicles have power / charging points. Please bring travel adaptors to ensure they are suitable for your appliances / devices

What happens if the jeep breaks down?

Our Safari vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. The age of the vehicles in our fleet varies but most were built between 2008 and 2013. If your vehicle does break down and it cannot be fixed on the road, we will request a rescue jeep which will come for you so that you can continue your safari with minimum impact. Whilst every effort is made to prevent this from happening, the driving is rough and the vehicles do take quite a pounding!

We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have a total fleet of 225 well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have hatched roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sight seeing.