1. Where is gorilla trekking done in East Africa?
Gorilla trekking can be done within 3 countries in 4 national parks that’s to say in the Pearl of Africa-Uganda, Beautiful land of a thousand Hills Rwanda, The great Forests-Congo: Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla national parks in Uganda and lastly the Virunga national park in the DR Congo. Gorilla Safaris Discovery is ready to offer you the best Gorilla trekking experience to any of these National Park.
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When is the best time to best time to trek Mountain Gorillas in East Africa?
The Mountain gorillas stay in mountainous tropical rainforests which can be hard to track during rainy seasons. The months of April-May. For one to therefore get the most of their paid fee, it advisable for one to book their gorilla safaris in the dry months of June, July, August, early September, December, January and February. However since these parks are in tropical rainforests, it sometimes rains even in some of the drier months. So making further confirmation with Gorilla Safaris Discovery on the weather conditions of the park is greatly advisable to our dear clients.
- What is the cost of the gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo?
The Gorilla trekking permit is a document that can be purchased from the different authorities in charge in the 4 gorilla trekking destinations to allow you trek and stay with the gorillas for 1 hour. The different authorities in charge of issuing gorilla trekking permits are the Rwanda development board in Rwanda (RDB) and the Uganda wildlife authority in Uganda (UWA). Licensed tour operators like Gorilla Safaris Discovery are allowed to book the gorilla permits from the concerned authorities. The prices of Gorilla permits vary per country as follows: The Gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda cost $1500, the Uganda gorilla trekking permits cost $600 and $700 effective July 2020 while the DR Congo gorilla trekking permits cost $400.
- When is the best time to book a Gorilla trekking permit?
Since the permits are on high demand an a limited number is issued per day, it is advisable for one to book their gorilla trekking permit/tour at least 3 months in advance such that the permits can be reserved while the permits are still available. So as to ensure a stable and successful Gorilla Safaris Discovery trip.
- What are the components of a Gorilla Trekking permit?
Gorilla trekking permits allow visitors a maximum of 1 hour with the mountain gorillas Families. The fee also caters for park entry, services of the park rangers guiding fees and payments of the National Park staff. A portion of the Gorilla permit fee is used by the different governments to fund the ongoing Gorilla conservation activities. Within the National Parks
- How long does it take to track the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo?
Gorilla trekking takes between 1 to 5 hours. Among the major factors which determine trekking time include: The last known location of the gorillas (where they slept on the previous night) done by Park rangers a night before your arrival, the movements of the allocated gorilla family, it also depends on how the trekking party your in is moving and the given route your to use to reach the Gorilla Families.
- What is the required Age for one to participate in Mountain Gorilla Trekking?
The standard approved age for Mountain Gorilla trekking is 15 years old at least. Most Importantly Gorilla trekking is a very physical activity were you need to long distances at least have a proper healthy body condition being able to move long hilly distances.
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