Combined gorilla safaris across Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are a great deal for greater gorilla trekking comparisons in the world. It’s very possible to trek different gorilla families in different countries at different intervals on a same trip. A three times gorilla safari is an experience of its own kind. You get to meet different gorilla families in different destinations. Doing combined gorilla tours require you to buy different gorilla permits in each country. Each country has a different charge for its gorilla permit. Fortunately, a single East African Visa allows you to cross and move within Uganda, Rwanda, with an exception of Congo whose visa costs only 50$.
Uganda is a prime gorilla safari destination in Africa. The Pearl of Africa is home to the highest number of mountain gorillas sheltering half of the world’s total population. Gorillas in Uganda live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks both located in southwestern Uganda. While on your combined gorilla tour, you can do your first gorilla trek in Bwindi /Mgahinga Forests after which you cross over to the neighboring Rwanda. Uganda gorilla permits cost $700 for foreign non-residents, $600 for foreign residents and UGX 250,000 for Uganda and East African citizens. All bookings for Uganda gorilla safaris are done through Uganda Wildlife Authority directly, or via any registered trusted travel operator.
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Habituated gorilla families in Uganda include Mubare, Mishaya, Habinyanja, Rushegura, Bitukura, Oruzogo, Nkuringo, Nshongi, Kyaguliro, Bweza, Busingye, Kahungye, Katwe, Christmas and Nyakagyezi gorilla family in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The high number of gorilla families guarantee availability of gorilla permits compared to Rwanda and Congo with minimal number of gorilla families. Gorillas in Bwindi Forest are scattered in four sectors, which are Buhoma in the north, Ruhija in the east, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the south. Uganda gorilla safaris also include gorilla habituation experience, which is 2-3 years of training wild gorillas to make them familiar with human presence before they are opened for trekking.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Go Rwanda gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda is the second premier gorilla destination in Africa sheltering over 300 mountain gorillas habituated within 10 families. Rwanda Development Board is responsible for gorilla tourism and conservation in Rwanda. Each day, 80 gorilla permits are issued in Rwanda on first come first serve basis. Gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park include Ugenda, Bwenge, Susa A, Karisimbi, Sabyinyo, Amahoro, Agashya, Umubano, Kwitonda, Hirwa and Bwenge gorilla family. Gorilla permits in Rwanda cost $1500 paid by all travelers irrespective of one’s nationality. Rwanda is normally a starting point for most combined gorilla tours given the ease of connectivity from Kigali airport to the neighboring Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla trekking in D.R. Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo offers you a great multiple gorilla trekking experience. YES, Congo offers mountain and lowland gorilla safaris at affordable rates. You can either trek mountain gorillas in Virunga National park or Eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. A single Congo mountain gorilla permit costs $450 while lowland gorilla permits costs $400. The low costs of Congo gorilla safaris make it a best destination for budget gorilla safaris.
Rwanda Uganda combined gorilla safaris. Book the guided Rwanda Uganda gorilla safaris for a greater experience. Here you trek Rwanda gorillas in Volcanoes National park and Uganda gorillas in any of Uganda gorilla parks, Mgahinga and Bwindi. A basic five days’ double gorilla trek is a best package for you. On the first day of the 5 Days Rwanda Uganda gorilla safari, travelers arrive to Rwanda and drive to Volcanoes National Park. Second day is for 1st gorilla trekking and cultural tour, 3rd day, transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National park in Uganda, 4th Day is for 2nd gorilla trekking while the 5th day is departure. Alternatively, the safari can start from Entebbe airport with a first trek done in Uganda and the second trek in Volcanoes National Park - Rwanda.
Rwanda - Congo Combined gorilla tours. Trek Rwanda and Congo gorillas on the same trip. This combined trek takes you to Volcanoes National Park and Virunga National Park for magical experiences. Arrive at Kigali airport on the first day and transfer to volcanoes National Park. On the second day, do 1st gorilla trekking and cultural tour. On the 3rd day, transfer to Gisenyi. 4th Day, trek gorillas in either Virunga or Kahuzi-Biega National park and on the 5th day, transfer back to Kigali for your return flight.
Uganda - Congo combined gorilla safaris. The Uganda Congo gorilla safaris take you to trek gorillas in Bwindi/ Mgahinga Forest Uganda and Virunga/Kahuzi Biega National parks in Congo. A 6 - day gorilla safari is a suitable package for you. On the First day, arrive at Entebbe airport and drive to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla Parks. On the second day, trek gorillas, 3rd day, transfer to Gisenyi, 4th day 2nd gorilla trekking and 5th day you drive back to Kigali for departure.
Uganda, Rwanda & Congo combined safari. You can do multiple gorilla safaris across Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Arrive in Uganda, do the 1st gorilla trek in Bwindi/Mgahinga Park, cross to Rwanda and do the 2nd gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. Transfer to Gisenyi and do a 3rd gorilla trek in Virunga/Kahuzi-Biega National parks and transfer back to Kigali for your return flight. In general, combined gorilla tours in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are a great gorilla trekking comparisons.
