Gorilla Tours offer unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These two parks are renowned for their populations of mountain gorillas, offering visitors the chance to go on guided treks to observe these incredible animals in their natural habitat.
Mountain gorilla expeditions in Bwindi offer the best experience for gorilla safari tour in Africa. The forest is dense and challenging which adds to the thrill of trekking but you are rewarded with stunning views and the unforgettable experience of being in close proximity to the gorillas.
Bwindi holds the highest concentration of mountain gorillas on earth in the entire world. Gorilla tours in Bwindi are done in four sectors that’s to say Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga and Ruhija sector.
During gorilla trekking, visitors can encounter with a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Bushbucks, plant species, bird species, vegetation species among others.
In Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park holds the highest number of gorilla permits. It boasts more gorilla families than any other park in the world.
Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the only place where visitors can enjoy gorilla habituation experience.
However, Mgahinga is part of the Virunga Mountain range which also spans Rwanda and the DRC. It’s a bit more remote and less crowded compared to Bwindi, providing a more exclusive experience.
While not as large as Bwindi, Mgahinga offers an equally thrilling chance to observe gorillas especially the Nyakagezi gorilla group.
Besides gorilla trekking, the park also offers golden monkey trekking and hikes up the nearby volcanic mountains.
In all these two Uganda gorilla parks, gorilla trekking starts with a briefing at the headquarters (Buhoma sector and Ntebeko) before setting off into the jungle. To trek in all these parks, you have to be with a gorilla trekking permit which is obtained from Uganda Wildlife Authority through a trusted tour operator (Nature Adventure Africa Safaris). Uganda gorilla permits cost USD800 per person.
Other wonderful safari activities that can be supplemented on your gorilla tour adventures in these two parks include; nature walks, bird watching, Batwa cultural experience among other activities.
The gorilla trekking process/tips are the same in both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park but they are different gorilla families trekked in each park. Both parks offer unique experiences, so whether you choose Bwindi or Mgahinga you will be in for an unforgettable wildlife adventure.
