Gorilla Safaris for Ugandan Citizens including those in US, USA, UK ...

Gorilla Safaris for Ugandan Citizens

Gorilla Safaris for Ugandan Citizens including those living & working in the US,USA, UK, CANADA etc.. – Gorilla permits for Ugandans cost UGX250,000 per person including those living & working in the diaspora.

Whilst we pride in arranging the most affordable and, yet most enjoyable small group – Private Gorilla Safaris in Uganda, we do this for both Locals and foreign visitors. We offer Annual Discounted Gorilla Safaris for Uganda citizens to Bwindi Forest NP and Mgahinga Gorilla NP.

Our Annual Discounted Gorilla Safaris for Locals range from the short intensive 3 Days Gorilla Safari for Ugandan Citizens to the much more comprehensive 16 Days Best of Uganda Safari that takes in Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest NP, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, a visit to Murchison Falls National park, a city tour of Uganda’s Capital city – so much history to learn, and the Adrenaline Grade 5 White Water Rafting on Africa’s Longest River – Nile.

How to Plan & book discounted Uganda Gorilla Safaris for Ugandan living abroad.

Once your mind is made upon booking a Discounted Gorilla Safari in Uganda at Citizens rate, send us an email indicating the days you intend to spend on safaris, mention your Interests, and the number of individuals that will be travelling with you and attach a copy(ies) of your Valid Ugandan Passports.

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Popular 2021 – 2022 Gorilla Safaris for Ugandan Citizens

A Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in 2021 – 2022

We like to ensure that each of our clients properly understands what they are signing up for. In the article below we thoroughly explain what Gorilla trekking is, where gorilla trekking is done, the price of a gorilla permit, the best time to go gorilla trekking, what to expect while on the trek, and also make some recommendations of things to bring/wear on your gorilla trekking holiday with Realm Africa Safaris™

What is gorilla trekking? Gorilla Safaris for Ugandan Citizens

Gorilla trekking is a fully active adventure experience that involves hiking up uneven terrain, mountains and through tangled vegetation cover hacked by rangers and porters using machetes to create a temporary passage to the gorillas. The type of gorillas you are trekking to see is the rare mountain gorillas.

Where to do gorilla trekking?

Mountain Gorilla trekking in Africa can only be done in three (03) countries; Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. Uganda and Rwanda are considered the Safest Places to see Mountain Gorillas. DR Congo, unfortunately, suffers ongoing political unrest which makes it unsafe to visit at the moment. (see: Why DR. Congo is considered unsafe for Gorilla tracking)

In Uganda, Gorillas can be seen in two (02) National Parks; Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

In Rwanda, Gorilla trekking is done in Volcanoes National park and nowhere else.

Price Of a Gorilla Permit in Uganda

Gorilla Permits in Uganda cost UGX 250,000 for Ugandan Citizens, USD600 for Foreign residents/ex-pats and USD700 for foreign non-residents.

**All permit fees mentioned above include; park entry fees, 0ne (01) gorilla trekking permit and guide fees.

Best time to go gorilla tracking.

Although Gorilla trekking can happen anytime all-year-round come rain or sunshine, the best time to go gorilla tracking is in the dry season months of June to August and December to February. During this time, the trails and drier and less slippery. Trekkers are likely to enjoy a fairly drier gorilla trekking experience and good weather for photography.

What to expect during gorilla trekking.

You morning on the day of the trek starts with you getting dressed up in the appropriate gorilla trekking gear and outfit (see: Gorilla trekking Clothing & Gear). You will then be transferred by your guide to the respective gorilla briefing point where you will be briefed about gorilla trekking, the dos & dont’s ( see: gorilla trekking rules). After the briefing, you will walk into the forest and start your gorilla tracking experience in the company of UWA/ RDB rangers who will interpret the plants, birds, insects and anything of interest in the forest. On finding the gorillas, you will be allowed a maximum viewing and photography time frame of one (01) hour. Return to your start point for a certificate awarding ceremony. The certificates are souvenirs for you to take back at the end of your gorilla Safari.

What to wear/bring on your Gorilla trek in 2021 – 2022.

What to wear on my gorilla trek.

A mask ( See: Best Mask for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda )
Sturdy Lightweight walking shoes. the lighter the better. Extra weight on the trek is not good.
Long-sleeved shirt and trousers to provide extra body protections against thorny shrubs.
Long socks that allow you tuck you pants in to avoid bugs from climbing into your pants while on the trek.
Rain jacket in case it rains. Remember you are trekking in a tropical rain forest.
Gaiters (Optional). Don’t spend On new ones. These can well be substituted with long socks to serve the same purpose.

What to bring on your trek.

A camera for your photographic needs. Don’t spend BIG on a camera. if you own an iPhone, they too take amazing pictures especial under limited forest light.
Binoculars (optional). They might come in handy when spotting some forest birds. Your ranger guide will have a pair that he is willing to share.
A hat (optional). This is to keep branches and leaves let alone bugs from falling into your hair.
Drinking water. Realm Africa Safaris™ will provide adequate bottled drinking water for the entire trip.
Packed Lunch. Realm Africa Safaris™ will take care of this. All our trips include meals unless agreed otherwise
A Day Pack to carry all your personal items while on the trek. ** We recommend using a porter to carry your day pack for you (see: why use a porter for Gorilla trekking)