Posts by Kabenge
Comparing Uganda and Gorilla Trekking Experience
How different is the gorilla tracking experience between Uganda and Rwanda (Comparisons) Okay, aside from the price differences with the Rwanda gorilla tracking permit now at $1500 and Uganda gorilla going for $600 (and $450 in November, April and May), could there be some real difference in the experience one finally gets? As all the mountain gorillas…
Read MoreHow to book gorilla trek tour in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo
Quick information on booking gorilla trek tour, booking gorilla tour , buying gorilla safaris, gorilla trek permit in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. How to book a gorilla trek tour in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo Choose your gorilla trekking or gorilla tracking destination Mountain gorillas can only be found in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (60%…
Read MoreAll about the life and ecology of mountain gorillas
The endangered mountain gorilla is one of the subspecies of the gorilla. The other subspecies is the lowland gorillas, it is a specie most often found in zoos. There are approximately 900 mountain gorillas remaining on earth. Unlike other gorilla species, mountain gorillas cannot live in captivity. They only survive in their natural habitat, afro-montane…
Read MoreWhere to find Mountain Gorillas
Where to find Mountain Gorillas There are approximately 900 mountain gorillas remaining on earth. Unlike other gorilla species, mountain gorillas cannot live in captivity. They only survive in their natural habitat, afro-montane forests only found in Uganda, Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. These are located in the Virunga mountains (striding across the three countries) and Uganda’s…
Read MoreRwanda Gorilla tracking permit price raised to USD1500
The Rwanda Development Board has announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Permits from US$ 750 to US $1,500 for all visitors effective immediately. However, the mountain gorilla tracking permit cost remains the same in Uganda at USD600 and Congo (DRC). According to RDB, the new price increase will not affect tourists who had…
Read MoreTravel Documents, Visas, Vehicle Crossing in East Africa Countries – Frequently asked questions
Questions about Visa and Travel Document Requirements when travelling between Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi. do I need a visa when crossing from one country to another? How do I cross borders with my own vehicle? a) Do I need a visa to travel from one EAC country to the next? If you are a…
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