Can I go Gorilla trekking 2024? The best response to this question is “Yes”, you can go trekking to Africa. Mountain gorilla safaris to Africa are popular on every traveler’s bucket list when planning an African vacation or Holiday. Acacia safaris limited guarantees gorilla trekking permits for 2024 to travelers interested in experiencing the magical gorilla trekking experience.
Mountain gorilla trekking is best done in East Africa in countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The massive giants live in the impenetrable tropical rainforest in the Virunga region that extends in three countries. Mountain gorilla trekking involves walking on foot into the tropical rainforest, searching for the endangered gorillas and once you locate them, you will be allowed an exclusive one hour with them. You will enjoy incredible moments that will change your life.
Both Rwanda and Uganda are safe places for gorilla trekking in 2024. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla National Park while in Rwanda, gorilla trekking is done at Volcanoes National Park. Each of the two countries has an advantage over the other in terms of gorilla trekking. The most prominent advantage Uganda has over Rwanda is the price of the gorilla permit. Uganda’s Gorilla permit costs around $ 700 which is much cheaper than that of Rwanda which costs around $ 1500 per person per trek.
Despite the fact that mountain gorilla trekking can be done all year round, the best time for gorilla trekking will offer more excitement on your vacation since it guarantees hustle free gorilla trekking experience. If you are looking forward to planning your gorilla trekking safari to East Africa, the best time to go gorilla trekking is between June to August, when the forests are less thicker and the ground and trails are less slippery. There are minimal chances of a downpour during this time, although you can’t completely rule out rain because you’ll be trekking in a rainforest. Fortunately, it never lasts long before the blue skies open up to a bright sunny day, even if it rains.
In Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga, and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Parks, gorillas can only be accessed on foot, and on unmarked trails through dense, misty jungle. The trails are drier and considerably simpler to trek on during the dry season than they are during the rainy season.
The forest canopy is where gorillas find the majority of their food, thus they spend a lot of time there. When it rains, the rainforest turns into a dense, misty jungle, making hiking difficult for photographers who want to capture those priceless moments. Because of this, the greatest time to go gorilla trekking for photographers is during the dry months, when the weather is ideal for taking the best pictures.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda, home to a half of the remaining endangered mountain gorilla population. The National park is the prime destination for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda. We guarantee Bwindi gorilla trekking permits for 2024.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
The Mgahinga Gorilla National park sat high in the cloud, a perfect place for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda. Mgahinga Gorilla National park is among the smallest National Parks in Uganda. The National park however has only one gorilla group.
Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is by far the most famous of all the Gorilla trekking destinations. The National park is home to an incredible number of mountain gorillas and a great place to experience the trekking experience.