Gorilla Trekking
All 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 permit will cost 1500 USD
The Rwanda Development Board today announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Permits from US$ 750 to US $1,500 for all visitors effective immediately. A new exclusive package for tourists who wish to book an entire family of gorillas was also introduced at US$ 15,000, and will receive exclusive personalized tour guide services. The…
Read MoreCheaper Gorilla tracking permits for November 2015 in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Don’t miss an experience with the rare mountain gorillas in Mgahinga national park. Permit fees have been cut to Shs 150,000 from Shs 250,000 for domestic tourists (and all East African Community citizens). Foreign tourists now pay $450 instead of the previous $600. This promotional offer runs till end of November 2017. Mgahinga is home…
Read MoreRwanda Gorilla tracking permit price raised to USD1500
The Rwanda Development Board has announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Permits from US$ 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 MoreMy mountain Uganda gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi’s Oruzogo gorilla family
Tracking Gorillas in Bwindi’s Oruzogo Gorilla Family Gorilla Trekking remains one of the most magical and rewarding wildlife experiences in the natural world, one that I know is high on the wish list of Uganda’s tourists. An estimated 880 mountain gorillas are remaining on earth, approximately 480 of which reside in Bwindi National Park. Some…
Read MoreUmubano Gorilla Family/ Group – Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Umubano Gorilla Family/ Group – Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Meaning “neighborliness”, Umubano a family of 11 individuals: 1 Silverback; 1 Sub adult male; 3 Adult females and 6 Babies. Umubano were originally Amahoro members but broke off after the dominant silverback (Ubumwe) was challenged by Charles, now the leader of Umubano. As Charles matured into…
Read MoreHow To Book 2017 Gorilla tracking/ Trek Permits in Uganda
Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi, Uganda How to book 2017 gorilla tracking and trek permits for for your tour in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – Quick step illustration of how you can buy the gorilla permit for your trek this year In Uganda, Gorilla tracking is done in either Bwindi Impenetrable…
Read MoreHow to Plan your Gorilla Trek/ Tracking Tour and Safari in Uganda & Rwanda
How to plan your gorilla trek in Rwanda and Uganda, what to consider – planning your program, transport, accommodation, and other activities for the gorilla trek. Gorilla tracking can only either be done in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. To track gorillas you must have…
Read MorePlanning a gorilla trek in Uganda, what to consider – How to plan your gorilla tracking program, transport to Bwindi, accommodation, how to book the gorilla permits, cost of the gorilla tour.
Planning a perfect gorilla trek in Uganda, what to consider – planning your program, transport to Bwindi, accommodation, how to book the gorilla permits, cost of the gorilla tour, booking gorilla permits. In Uganda, Gorilla tracking can only either be done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. However, the mountain gorilla…
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