Lion Tracking in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park
Curious about Lion Tracking in Uganda, look no further than the Queen Elizabeth National Park! Established in 1952, the park…
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Book the best tailor-made gorilla tours in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo with Mission Africa Safaris is a highly regarded travel company. We cover wildlife safaris in Kenya and wildebeest migration in Tanzania
Mission Africa Safaris organizes luxury and budget gorilla tours in Africa. Our tours cover gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. We combine gorilla trekking with BIG 5 wildlife safaris in Kenya and wildebeest migration in Tanzania. Of all the adventures in Africa, gorilla trekking is voted top of the list and a must do activity in Africa. A tour to see mountain gorillas in the wild is the ultimate wildlife safari in Africa.
Mission Africa Safaris is a highly regarded travel company with offices in Uganda and Rwanda. We are locally founded and because of that are passionate about showcasing our countries while offering our travelers an enriching safari adventure. We also contribute the the well-being of the local people through community tours, conserving wildlife and creating employment. Through years of experience, we have developed a strong commitment to our clients and go out of our way to create a fond and lifetime adventure.
Are you looking for customized gorilla safaris in Africa? We are able to plan with you a personalized gorilla trek that captures all your needs. We offer unbeatable gorilla tour costs varying from budget, deluxe to luxury accommodations which meet expectations of our clients. We offer all-inclusive gorilla trekking packages with the help of friendly and experienced local tour guides. You can read more about us on our Facebook or Instagram pages. You might also want to check out amazing TripAdvisor reviews from past clients.
2 Days gorilla trekking in Uganda from Kigali with overnight in Bwindi forest.
4 Days Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth national park and gorillas in Bwindi
3 Days gorilla tour in Bwindi forest from Rwanda or Uganda with 2 nights in Bwindi
11 Days Uganda safari adventure covering wildlife tour, chimpanzees and gorilla tracking
8 Days best of Uganda gorilla safari tour to Murchison falls, Kibale and Queen and Bwindi forest
3 Days gorilla tour in Bwindi forest from Rwanda or Uganda with 2 nights in Bwindi
Gorilla Safaris in Uganda take you to Mgahinga and Bwindi national park in Uganda. Bwindi has the highest number of mountain gorillas (45% of the overall population). Gorilla trekking in Uganda stands out because she has many gorilla groups available for tracking. It is only in Uganda where tourists can spend 4 hours with gorillas in what is known as the gorilla habituation experience.
Gorilla tours in Rwanda are also popular because the Volcanoes National Park is very close to capital Kigali. There is also this belief that gorilla safaris in Rwanda offer easier treks to the gorillas compared to other national parks. What makes gorilla tours in Congo special is the fact that Congo is the only country where tourists can see both mountain gorillas and Eastern lowland gorillas.
Mountain gorillas can be seen in Virunga National Park while Lowland gorilla tours are organized in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Gorilla permits in Congo cost $400 making a gorilla safari in Congo cheaper than in Uganda or Congo. If you are interested in a Western lowland gorilla safari, then you need to consider other countries in Central and West Africa. Western lowland gorilla trekking is a more difficult undertaking because they live in vast and remote tropical forests.
Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the most popular safaris in Africa. It involves guided treks in African jungles for a chance to encounter a creature that closely resembles humans.
It is often the loud grunt of the mighty silverback that is first heard even before you see any of the group members. Take you time to observe the group during the one hour assigned. You will watch the family feeding, siblings grooming, juveniles playing, mothers breastfeeding and the silverback always on the lookout.
Gorillas are very gentile primates compared to chimpanzees or many of the other smaller primates. The silverback has complete control of the group and leads with charisma not force unless it is required. He ensures that all members of the groups are in line and accommodate each other. If there is any threat from the outside, the silverback will deal with it. Although gorillas are gentile, it is important to follow the gorilla trekking rules at all time. Always follow instructions from the park guides. Never get to close to the gorilla group and ensure that you never appear to surround them.
Gorilla trekking is carried out throughout the year regardless of whether it rains or not. Gorilla tours occur even on public holidays. The only time when the activity is stopped or suspended is if the there is a security concern or a natural occurrence that requires closure of the park.
Treks to see gorillas last between 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of the gorilla group you are assigned. The exercise begins with a briefing from the park rangers and guides. After the briefing, groups consisting of 8 individuals each are assigned a particular gorilla group depending on overall fitness, age and preference. Each group heads out to different directions in search of a particular gorilla family.
The rangers always know the exact location of each gorilla group as a team is sent out into the jungle to locate the primates based on where they were last sighted the previous evening. This advance team is in constant communication with your team leader and lets him/her know which route to follow in order to find the primates.
It is often the loud grunt of the mighty silverback that is first heard even before you see any of the group members. Take you time to observe the group during the one hour assigned. You will watch the family feeding, siblings grooming, juveniles playing, mothers breastfeeding and the silverback always on the lookout.
Gorillas are very gentile primates compared to chimpanzees or many of the other smaller primates. The silverback has complete control of the group and leads with charisma not force unless it is required. He ensures that all members of the groups are in line and accommodate each other. If there is any threat from the outside, the silverback will deal with it. Although gorillas are gentile, it is important to follow the gorilla trekking rules at all time. Always follow instructions from the park guides. Never get to close to the gorilla group and ensure that you never appear to surround them.
Gorilla trekking is carried out throughout the year regardless of whether it rains or not. Gorilla tours occur even on public holidays. The only time when the activity is stopped or suspended is if the there is a security concern or a natural occurrence that requires closure of the park.
Mission Africa Safaris is a leading safari company registered in Uganda with an office in Rwanda. We offer gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and The DR Congo.
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