While gorilla safaris are obviously the most sought after primate experiences, the effort to protect these critically endangered animals in the African continent today is the main challenge since protection efforts started. These amazing animals are found in only three nations of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and their survival are at high risk of…
Some time back, Rwanda increased the prices of gorilla permits from $750 to $1500. Uganda has kept its gorilla trekking permits at $600. After a year, Uganda is fast turning into the most popular destination to visit the mountain gorillas. “Rwanda used to be the most well-known destination for gorillas because of the shorter travel time from Kigali International…
Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the body responsible for the marketing tourism industry of the country has Monday announced that this year’s gorilla naming function will be held on September 2. The function regarded as Rwanda’s greatest tourism occasion is known as ‘Kwita Izina’ with the aim of advancing the reservation of mountain gorillas. Rwanda right now has over gorilla…
Comparing gorilla trekking experience in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo – Which is the best destination to go for gorilla tracking safari – Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo? Which is more viable or cheaper?, In which country where I can get an east gorilla trek. Gorilla trekking or tracking in Africa is one…
When is the perfect time to go for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda? Which months of the year should tourists have to avoid and those perfect to visit Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla tracking. While mountain gorilla tracking can be done at any time of the year in either countries where gorillas are found, due to the…
In a yearly festival last Saturday, that highlights the African nation’s endeavors to conserve the endangered creatures, Rwanda named two-dozen baby mountain gorillas, which draw in big number of foreign tourists to the Volcanoes National Park where they live. The young gorillas, recognized by trackers and researchers, were in their natural habitat nearby and not at the naming festival…
Pricing Differences The precise location of the African mountain gorillas living in the Virunga Volcanoes area shifts as the great apes move between the forests of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many of the very knowledgeable safari companies in the region regularly select the area for gorilla trekking safari in view of the given location of…
I am woken next morning at 5am with a cut of tea/espresso; breakfast is served at 5.30; by 7am we have left the lodge and transfer to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park at the base of the Virunga Mountains, where everybody with a gorilla permit has gathered for a short briefing from the ranger before entering the forest for…
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