Gorilla tracking in Uganda.

Going on a gorilla tracking safari in Uganda is sure to be the highlight of any traveler’s Ugandan itinerary—a chance to see mountain gorillas in their own environment. Tracking gorillas in steep or mountainous terrain is sometimes known as “gorilla trekking,” and the two terms are essentially interchangeable.

You may begin your gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda from either Entebbe or Kampala, or from Kigali. Either way, you’ll have the same incredible gorilla encounter; the only difference is that the trip from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is shorter, taking about four or five hours.

A gorilla habituation permit or a gorilla tracking permission are required in order to follow gorillas in Uganda. There is a fee of $1500 for a gorilla habituation permit. Individually for each hike And you get to spend four hours in the company of gorillas—counting down the hours as you follow the gorillas’ new footprints, branches, and droppings while listening to the rangers and trackers impart useful information.

With a gorilla tracking permit, you may spend an hour in the company of gorillas in their natural habitat for $800 per person, each trip.

Due to the 8–9 hour journey from Kampala or Entebbe, two days of transfers, and one day of gorilla tracking is the bare minimum of time needed to do gorilla trekking in Uganda. A two-day gorilla trip is required if you want to depart from Kigali; on the first day, you’ll transport to the national park, and on the final day, you’ll hike with the gorillas before returning to Kigali.

Because gorillas are wild creatures that are always on the move in search of food, and because we cannot promise what time you will return from the jungle, it is necessary to book a late-night flight at least at 11:00 p.m. if you opt to complete a two-day gorilla trek from Kigali.

You can visit two nations in one go and have lower travel times if you start from Kigali, thus the benefits of beginning from either side are overlapping. This is the best choice for those who are in a hurry, in my opinion.

Even before you encounter the gorillas, the 8 to 9 hour trip from Uganda is a fantastic experience because to the beautiful scenery, picture opportunity at the Equator crossing, and excursions to the Igongo cultural center and the Great Lakes Museum.

Gorilla tracking tours in Uganda: when is the best time to book?

Travelers interested in gorilla tracking in Uganda often wonder whether the activity is available at certain times of the year. The answer is yes, gorilla tracking in Uganda is available all year round, from January to December. There are a lot of people who don’t want to travel during the rainy months of March, April, May, and November; this is known as the low season.

However, I personally think that these are the best months to go gorilla tracking in Uganda. There aren’t as many tourists, so there’s plenty of room to take good photos, the rangers and trackers give clear information, and the group gets a lot of care and attention.

During the remaining months, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a surge in people who come to gorilla tracking. Exciting journeys At Safaris, we provide the greatest safari packages available. If you’re looking for an exciting gorilla tracking adventure, we recommend our three-day habituation trip, two-day gorilla trekking from Kigali, and three-day gorilla trekking Uganda.

When is the best time to get a Ugandan gorilla tracking permit?

Gorilla tracking and habuation permits in Uganda may be reserved at any time of year and are subject to availability. Get in touch with an office representative, and he will see whether gorilla tracking permits are available on the day you need them, and if so, he will assist you in obtaining them. After you’ve confirmed the tracking date, we’ll take care of acquiring the gorilla permit and sending you scanned copies after you’ve paid for it.

Only at the Uganda Wildlife Headquarters in Kampala can one purchase or reserve a gorilla tracking permit.If you are looking for a tour operator in Uganda or Rwanda, go no further than Monumental Expeditions and Safaris.