Gorilla Trekking info

At Embrace Africa Gorilla Vacation, we offer both luxury, mid range and budget gorilla trekking tours. Our site offers comprehensive and well researched information about gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Fully aware that gorilla trekking is one of the highlights on any East African safari,we have provided information on our site that we believe is useful as you prepare for your safari to Uganda or Rwanda.

We help you choose the best country for gorilla trekking. You may have heard about gorilla trekking in Rwanda or Uganda but our expert opinion on this matter will help you to make the right decision. Gorilla trekking takes place in three African countries of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. As Embrace Africa Gorilla Vacation, we operate regular trips only in Uganda and Rwanda. However we can organize the Congo trip only on request.

If interested in gorilla trekking, please contact us with date, month and year when you propose to come for a gorilla tour. This is very paramount as it will guide us to check available gorilla permits in Rwanda or Uganda. It is prudent that you order and book your gorilla permit upfront to avoid shortage. Gorilla permits will sell out quickly in high season months of June, July, August, and December, January and February. You are advised to at least book you gorilla permits three months in advance. In Uganda, a gorilla permit prices is USD600.00 for Foreign none residents, USD500.00 for Foreign residents and about USD100 for East Africans. In Rwanda, a gorilla permit will cost USD1500.00 for all.

And if you want an experience which is more than gorilla trekking,then try gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This whole day research and habituation experience is currently taking place in the southern part of Bwindi National Park called Rushaga. Contact us for details on how this works and how to book it.

We also advise on where to stay while on your gorilla trekking safari. There several options in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. Just let us know your budget and we will recommend a lodge that will give you comfort and value for money.

We are open to offer advise for those who may want to drive themselves or fly to gorilla trekking National Parks. Feel free to seek our advice since it is now possible to charter or take a scheduled flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park.

Don’t hesitate to contact one of our dedicated safari consultants about your specific gorilla trekking requirements and he/she will provide you with the desired answers