Looking for a reputable Gorilla Tour Operator in Entebbe? Realm Africa Safaris™ is a premium Gorilla & wildlife Safari company based in Entebbe city. We have been in the business of organizing amazing safaris across East Africa; Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda & Uganda. Our unquestionable specialty is in putting together the best gorilla tours in Uganda & Rwanda – the safest Places to see Gorillas in Africa.
While DR Congo is considered the cheapest place to go gorilla trekking – Gorilla Permits cost $400 per person, we at Realm Africa Safaris™ do not organize Gorilla tours to DR Congo because the country suffers unending political unrest which continues to claim lives of rangers, tourists & other civilians. Intersted in learning more about this, Read our Blog: Why Congo is considered unsafe for Gorilla Trekking.
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How to Plan & Book a Gorilla Tour from Entebbe
The best way to plan & book a gorilla safari with Realm Africa Safaris™ is by contacting us in advance – we recommend at least six (06) months prior to the actual date on which you intend to go gorilla trekking. The secret in planning a successful gorilla trekking Safari revolves around being able to secure Gorilla Permits. Permits are very competitive to get and often get sold out especially during the peak season months of January, February June, July August, and September.
After successfully securing your gorilla permit, it’s now time to choose where to stay. Guided by the Gorilla trekking region for which your permit is assigned, we will advise you on the best place to stay – it’s our job to make this much simpler for you.
When is the best time to go gorilla trekking?
January and February are usually fairly dry, with both Rwanda & Uganda – all experiencing good conditions for Gorilla Trekking at a time of year often thought of as low season.
March, April, and May form the rainy season in these countries, There are very few people trekking Gorillas at this time of the year, making idle for travelers seeking to travel without crowds. Tour companies will Offer discounted Gorilla Safaris around this time of the year.
Related: Reasons to go gorilla trekking in March,April & May 2021 -2022
June, July & August are the best time to go gorilla trekking especially if you’re planning to combine travels in Tanzania thanks to the wildebeest migration taking place over the plains of the Serengeti. We recommend In-advance Bookings as booking hotels & Permits is very competitive; Hotels & permits can sell out as much as a year in advance.
September and October are the best time to combine Gorilla trekking with Mountain Climbing. This is the best time to trek Gorillas if you’re planning to see gorillas and also climb Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania.
November is another rainy & soggy month – but again, for travelers seeking great discounts on accommodation, and or experience without crowds – this is the perfect time to visit.
Related: Why gorilla trekking in the low season is worth considering
By mid-December, it’s eased off to light showers and if you’re looking for an alternative Christmas holiday, you might consider Gorilla trekking this December.
What to pack, bring or Wear for gorilla trekking
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Sturdy Waterproof Hiking Boots Gorilla Tour Operator in Entebbe
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National park involves trekking/hiking in search of endangered mountain gorillas. Because of the nature of the forest plus the altitude, you need light weight hiking boots for this activity.
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Garden Gloves
You will require gloves to protect your hands during your gorilla trek. As you move in this forest, remember that it can get slippery and somehow you need to hold on to some plants, trees or even climbing trees. These gloves will therefore protect you from germs and other items that may scratch your hands.
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Raincoat/Jacket or poncho
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a tropical rain forest and as such, rain is received throughout the whole year. You will never tell when it is going to rain so you need a rain jacket for this. Many clients prefer traveling in the drier months of June, July, August, and the beginning of September and try to avoid the rainy seasons of March, April, and May.
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Long-sleeved Shirt/Blouse Gorilla Tour Operator in Entebbe
You are required to have long-sleeved trousers/shirts for your gorilla trekking. Please ensure that you tuck your trousers in your hiking boots to avoid insects such as safari ants entering your trousers. Jeans and Kachi trousers can do this better.
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Energy Bites/Snacks Gorilla Tour Operator in Entebbe
Gorilla trekking can take from 30 minutes to eight or so hours and that’s why a certain level of fitness is required. To add on that, we advise that you carry some energy-giving snacks as supplements. Before departing from your lodge, you need to carry your packed lunch and lots of drinking water as you never know when you will return.
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Camera Plus Extra Batteries & Memory cards what to pack for gorilla trekking
Photography is an important component of your safari and thus make sure that you have your camera ready, charge your batteries very well and if necessary, carry extra batteries as you will need to take as many photographs in the one hour you will have with the gorillas. Please make sure that you switch off your flash while taking gorilla photographs.
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UV Sunglasses a cap/hat (Optional) what to pack for gorilla trekking
If it is hot, please carry a hat to protect you from the strong sun rays. You may also need to carry some sunglasses too. These are optional.
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Binoculars what to pack for gorilla trekking
Don’t forget that you are on a safari and you want to have clear views of everything. Bwindi Impenetrable National park is home to over 350 birds, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys among other primates, forest elephants, and buffaloes so during your trek in search for the rare mountain gorillas, you will have a chance to spot some of the above.
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Hire the helping hands of a Local Porter for your Gorilla Trek
The decision to take a porter on your gorilla trek is absolutely up to you and your inner conscience, however, we like to encourage all our clients to take a porter for their gorilla trekking for its part of your contribution to sustainable tourism and gorilla conservation. Besides, as earlier noted, gorilla trekking can be strenuous, and thus you will need someone to give you a push or a pull on the way to the gorillas. These porters go for a fee – $20 but it is worth it! Remember that some of these porters are actually school-going students either in their vacation or have been chased out of school due to school fees. By paying some money to have a porter with you, you will have contributed to community development indirectly and sustainable tourism as a whole.
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