Where as the total number of mountain gorillas in the world is estimated to be between 650 to 700 individuals, Uganda's Bwindi impenetrable forest national park boasts of more than a half. Bwindi in east Africa was and has been the main place of seeing these giant apes during Rwanda's troubled years but these days Parc National des Volcanoes is also drawing visitors in numbers again. Abacus African Vacations a local tour operator has also started taking a good number of visitors to the bordering Congo for other families of gorillas.
Mgahinga National park of Uganda has one family of habituated gorillas but they regularly cross the boader to Rwanda and back so seek recent information on tracking these gorillas from you tour operator. So gorilla treks in mgahinga National Park are made on very short notice between one month to the tracking date.No tour operator can confirm availability of the tour unless its very close to the tracking date.
. If you intend to gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National park, seek information from Uganda wild life Authority or get in touch with us for the update.
A minimum of three days are required to visit and track the gorilla. the first day is of driving and the second day is the day of tracking and the third day is for driving again back to Kampala or Entebbe. The Uganda tour operators listed here can give you better tour itineraries for visiting these surviving mountain gorillas.
Gorilla Tracking Permits in Uganda:
Non residents pay USD 375;
East African Residents pay USD 355
The prices for Gorilla permits will increase for Uganda to USD 500 effective July 1st. For Rwanda gorilla permits fees will rise to USD 500 effective June 1st.
The Gorilla tracking permits are on a high demand that sometimes its advisable to buy your permit atleast one year ahead.Contact your tour operator to advise the situation with the permits. uganda gorillas
The cost of the permit includes park fees and guides fees
While Congo gorilla permit is at USD 340
Its strongly advisable to book gorilla permits several months prior to your visit: There are currently four gorilla families habituated for tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and these are Mubare(M),Habiyanja(H),Rushegura® and Nkuringo(N)
Only 32 tourists per day are allowed to track gorillas. 24 in Bwindi and 8 in Nkuringo gorillas family on the side of Kisolo.
Gorilla trekking is the most memorable experience you will ever experience in a life time!! By visiting these wonderful primates,you are giving them a chance to live and you are also supporting the surrounding community.
Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park still functions as an important base for international research; biologists come and go, some studying the gorillas, and some focusing on other aspects of the environment and its wildlife. Bwindi is still funded by the "Digit" fund, although it has recently been re-named "The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund".and also by International Gorilla Conservation Program.
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