Self drive gorilla tours in Uganda

Self drive gorilla tours in Uganda – Book your gorilla permits with Monumental Expeditions and Safaris.

Self drive gorilla excursions in Uganda For many people who dream of visiting Africa to see the gorillas, driving your own expedition might be a lifetime event. Driving a cross Uganda or Rwanda will enable you to enjoy your trip with our specially designed 4xr4 safari vehicles.

We always advise our clients to book gorilla permits in advance to confirm your slots of trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Monumental Expeditions and Safaris is the only local tour operator who will help you acquire gorilla permits for your group.

By booking the three days gorilla trekking self-drive trip in Uganda that exposes you to the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will get in-depth study of the endangered mountain gorillas while in their natural environment.

Covering an area around 331 square kilometers, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers elevation 1160 to 2607 meters. Not only mountain gorillas but also chimpanzees, black and white Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, 220 butterfly species, 350 bird species including the African green pigeon, Ruwenzori Apalis, Regal Sunbird, purple breasted sunbird, western green tinker bird, African green broadbill, Chaplin’s flycatchers, cream banded swallowtail; elephants and many reptiles.

Trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park allows you experience anybody of its four main tracking zones; Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo or Rushaga. About 20 habituated people live in Bwindi now; these include Bitukura, Habinyanja, Rushegura, Oruzogo, Busingye, Kahungye, Bweza, Nkuringo, Mishaya, Nshongi, Kyaguriro, Mubare, Katwe, Christmas, Mucunguzi, Bushaho, Bikingi, and Mukiza. You travel from Kampala both starting and finishing.

Before scheduling self-drive gorilla excursions and permits in Uganda, what should you know?
Gorilla authorizations

This date will not vary; it will stay constant unlike other days of your trip; before the beginning of the trip, the visitors must get a gorilla permit.

Valid foreign driving license.

Like any other nation, Uganda and Rwanda by the act of the traffic safety legislation each person operating or driving a motor vehicle must carry a valid driving license document, so make sure you get one before you trip.

Knowledge in 4 x 4 vehicle

Simple understanding of 4×4 is crucial as you may have to use low range in certain tough terrain.

Arrange a first aid bag.

Since the health systems outside of the major metropolis in Africa are not excellent, visitors are recommended to pack a modest medical kit with basic medicines.

Have a map with you.

Local maps are just as vital for your vacation. The paper map may serve because the national internet connection is not very good.

Realism

Drivers committed to running the automobile have to be honest and adaptable in case of police stops or mishaps or damages done on the motor vehicle resulting from driving mistake.

Regular car inspections

Make sure you check your automobile every day as little mechanical problems might develop on predominantly rough terrain seen in east Africa.

Local simcard

Arriving in Uganda or Rwanda, visitors have to purchase local sim cards. In case of any problems, this will assist our 24/7 mechanical department.

Trip insurance

Before starting the safari, visitors must get travel insurance; in other cases, it may be arranged for you in Uganda or Rwanda.