GORILLA TRACKING INFORMATION UGANDA & RWANDA 
Gorilla Tracking information is a vital part in planning a successful once-in-a lifetime gorilla adventure for Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla trekking.
Mountain Gorillas – you cannot experience them in person anywhere else in the world (they do not survive in zoos) but in this small slice of Africa – and Uganda has over half (480 out of 800 surviving) of the Mountain Gorillas in the world
There are only 03 countries in Africa with the rare Mountain Gorillas –Uganda with over half of the Mountain Gorillas in the World (480), Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
You can safely track them in Uganda and Rwanda – we have compiled some pages that if you are wanting to go on a Gorilla Trek – you have come to the right page where you will find all the helpful information- tips and advice that will enable to have the best experience tracking Mountain Gorillas in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and in Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park.
Below you find helpful Mountain Gorilla Information that will help you in planning a Gorilla Trek in Uganda or Rwanda.
WHICH COUNTRY IS BEST FOR GORILLA TRACKING? UGANDA or RWANDA?
The above is question one often receives from clients. One also sees such questions on forums, TripAdvisor and blogs.
Uganda and Rwanda provide similar experiences when it comes time to spend that hour with the Mountain Gorillas.
The above link gives the pros and cons for Rwanda and for Uganda when it comes to Mountain Gorilla Trekking.
If you are in doubt regard which country to visit take a look. Our suggestion – Track the Mountain Gorillas in both Rwanda and in Uganda. Even better track the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and go on a 4 hours with the Gorillas on a Gorilla Habituation Experience.
HABITUATED GORILLA GROUPS. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Habituation is a process where a Gorilla Family Group becomes used to Human Visitors and continue about their daily activities while visitors are present. The process of habituation is normally about two years where researchers, trackers, rangers work in getting gorillas ready for visitation.
The Gorilla Family Groups vary in numbers of family members and though one could put a number to each family group, by the time you arrive it can change. There are family feuds that lead to splits in families and new groups area formed. There are also birth and deaths take take place in the families- presently they vary in size from 6 to over 20 in number.
Habituated Gorilla Groups in Rwanda
BEST TIME TO TREK GORILLAS; UGANDA & RWANDA
Gorilla Tracking takes place in Uganda and Rwanda all year-long – there are two rainy seasons where the trails become quite muddy. One must also realize that it does not rain all day long during the rainy seasons.
In the rainforests of Uganda and Rwanda it can rain even during the dry-seasons. When it rains in Uganda and Rwanda – it is mostly during the night or early mornings and then it clears up once again as the sun comes out.
Gorilla Permits are discounted in Uganda during the rainy-season months of April – May and November and are only US$450 for each permit.
HOW DO I GET A GORILLA PERMIT?
Gorilla Permits for Uganda and Rwanda are best booked through your Safari Tour Operator such as ourselves. That is easiest and hassle-free way.
Permits in Uganda are booked through a member of AUTO – The Association of Uganda Tour Operators that work together with the Uganda Wildlife Authority in the promotion and sales of permits.
In Rwanda Gorilla Permits are booked in a similar manner through Tour Operators who fully understand the routines and ways to obtain permits for you Gorilla Trek in Rwanda.
Read More About:
- Discounted Gorilla Permits in Uganda – April – May – November
- Booking Rwanda Gorilla Permits
GORILLA TRACKING RULES & REGULATIONS
Gorilla Tracking Safaris have some rules, guidelines, etiquette that go along with it and it is best to know about them prior to the gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda.
The rules for Gorilla Tracking are almost similar and they are strictly enforced by the Rangers in both countries (Uganda & Rwanda).
They range as to how much time you will have with the mountain gorillas, to rules about your health and well-being so that you do not infect a gorilla with the flu or a cold for example.
The distance you will have to be from the gorillas, the use of a camera without flash and more. Just a list of simple things that are good to know.
GORILLA PHOTOGRAPHY – TAKING THE RIGHT SHOTS
Gorilla Photography is a bit different, at times it can be the lighting since often you will have your one hour encounter in the forest where the conditions are a bit different.
Here is practical advice for you to get the best results while taking pictures of the Mountain Gorillas while tracking them in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda or Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
Photography of gorillas, made a bit easier for you…enjoy your Gorilla Trek while taking some great photos.
BEST MOUNTAIN GORILLA SAFARIS UGANDA & RWANDA
Take a look at the various Gorilla Safaris that we offer – from three days to however long you would like to stay in the Pearl of Africa. If you cant see what you would like – we can create the safari that is just for you.
Gorilla Tracking – Plus – Enjoy your time in the Pearl of Africa – Uganda and Rwanda – Land of a Thousand Hills – Africa as you imagined it to be – only better….
Uganda and Rwanda are Mountain Gorillas Plus much more…
Track Mountain Gorillas in both countries – enjoy the Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga Gorilla Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
GORILLA HABITUATION EXPERIENTIAL SAFARIS – UG
Gorilla Habituation Experiential Safaris allow you 04 hours with these magnificent mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.
You can only have the Experience in Uganda, not any other Country. There are only two gorilla families that you can visit on a Habituation Experience in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The number of participants is limited to 4 per day, per group which means that only 8 participants are allowed each day. Gorilla Habituation experiential Permits cost US$1,500 per person and are obtained through the warden of the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This is a a great opportunity for those that want to spend more time with the Gentle Giants of the Forest.
Gorilla Habituation is EXCLUSIVELY offered in Bwindi – Rushaga in UGANDA ONLY
