Uganda has more habitual gorilla troops Also note that although it is easier to reach Rwanda’s mountain gorillas, Uganda has more habitual mountain gorillas and therefore allows more trekkers per day. About 80 people per day are allowed to visit the Ugandan gorillas. In Rwanda, the number of daily visitors is 56. Rwanda and Uganda are the best countries for mountain gorilla trekking, both with great safari options. Rwanda limits permits to Volcanoes National Park for a conservation-focused experience.
Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has four usual gorilla troops, but can be a more difficult trekking option. Baas acknowledged that both Uganda and Rwanda offer great opportunities for gorilla trekking. However, she said that she preferred Rwanda personally as most of the terrain is a bit more open during gorilla trekking and therefore it is easier to get a good view. There are more than twice as many accustomed mountain gorilla groups in Rwanda than in Uganda, so permits are generally more readily available.
Since this is a comparative contribution, I choose Uganda. Nothing feels as cool as a long drive to a tourist destination. The trip can give you more memories than the destination. Between the two countries, Uganda has the longest journey time to the gorilla trekking park. Second, Uganda has 2 mountain gorilla parks.
Gorilla approval also costs fairly. Gorilla trekking in the Democratic Republic of Congo is therefore cheaper, but also exponentially more dangerous than in Uganda or Rwanda, where safety is not an issue. However, Teng cautioned that gorilla trekking can be more difficult in Uganda as it rains often in Bwindi, even in the dry season, so conditions could be slippery. Rwanda’s rolling green savannas and tropical rainforests are a breathtakingly beautiful Central African country and provide the perfect backdrop for gorilla trekking.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda mainly takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and a bit in Mgahinga National Park. Tanzania works well in combination with Rwanda thanks to a direct flight between the capital Kigali and the Serengeti, offering guests the opportunity to combine gorilla trekking with a traditional safari experience and, if they get it right, another wildlife spectacle — the Great Migration. As a result, the total time you spend trekking gorilla can range from half an hour to nine hours. Rwanda’s latest bet on low-impact high-end tourism has doubled the cost of gorilla trekking permits, which are now double the cost in Uganda and almost four times the cost in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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opportunity to see giant forest pigs, elephants and various types of small cats during gorilla trekking will undoubtedly make your visit worthwhile. While gorilla trekking is undoubtedly the highlight in these two Central African nations, both Rwanda and Uganda offer a wealth of other experiences. It’s definitely worth checking to see if your travel insurance covers you for gorilla trekking as there may be an extra premium to pay for that. When I hiked to the gorillas in Uganda, I didn’t have the luxury of a time and couldn’t afford to spend two days to Bwindi and back to Kampala.
There are other subspecies of gorillas that live in other countries in Central, East and West Africa, but they are not mountain gorillas. The Rwandan gorillas can be walked and seen daily, so you have the right permits, equipment and guidance. Gorilla trekking is a highly regulated activity with only a limited number of permits issued daily. So if you leave the decision until very late, the choice can be made for you.
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