Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali is such an unforgettable experience worth your trip to Uganda and Africa post covid-19. Uganda, the pearl of Africa shelters at least half of all the 1063 mountain gorillas that still thrive on earth today making it the world’s most outstanding gorilla trekking destination.
It is possible to fly to Kigali Rwanda and then drive to Uganda to trek mountain gorillas on 2 days gorilla trekking tour, 3 days gorilla safari from Kigali instead of traveling from Entebbe or Kampala.
Uganda gorilla trekking destinations.
All Uganda gorilla trekking safaris are carried out in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These major gorilla trekking destinations are all found in Southwestern Uganda and they support the huge concentration of these massive creatures in the world. Uganda alone is known for its over 21 habituated gorilla family groups and these can be trekked in the 2 parks.
On Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali, visitors can trek 20 habituated gorilla groups in Bwindi alone which are also distributed in the park’s 4 regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Nkuringo. In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, tourists have only Nyakagezi group to track; this is the only group presently open for gorilla tourism in this park.
Why Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali?
Shorter distance; Unlike traveling from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi or Mgahinga, Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali takes about 3 to 4 hours of drive rather than 8-9 hours if you began the journey from Entebbe. The 2 gorilla parks are set just in the extreme southwestern corner of Uganda and it is easier to connect from Kigali via the 2 border crossings; Katuna via Kabale or Chanika via Kisoro district. This can save you a lot while on budget safari especially on transport costs or if you have limited time.
From Chanika border to Kisoro, not only can you easily access Mgahinga National Park but also the Southern areas of Bwindi; Nkuringo and Rushaga. The Katuna border gets you easy access to Buhoma and Ruhija gorilla trekking areas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Given the shorter distance, it is possible to book 2 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali, 3 days Bwindi gorilla safari from Kigali or 2 days Mgahinga gorilla trek from Kigali or 3 days Mgahinga gorilla trekking tour from Kigali or even combine your gorilla trekking experiences with golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Pocket-friendly; Uganda issues her gorilla trekking permits at the cheapest rate compared to Rwanda. With only US Dollars 700 for foreign non-residents for a permit, gorilla trekking in Uganda is very possible. If you are a foreign resident on Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali you require only US Dollars 600 and East African Community citizen will need shs. 250,000. This is far cheaper than Rwanda that sells her gorilla permits at US Dollars 1500 per person.
Why not grab this golden opportunity and you enjoy a magical view of the world’s Great Apes – the mountain gorillas while in their natural habitat?
Visit both Uganda and Rwanda; Booking these gorilla trekking tours present you with a chance to explore 2 East African states. These are 2 of the 3 countries in the world where mountain gorillas live. Visitors can start or end their gorilla safari with a Kigali city tour or even visit Volcanoes National Park to have another exceptional gorilla trekking experience as well.
When to travel for gorilla trekking in Uganda?
From Kigali to Uganda for gorilla trekking is possible and you can visit any of the 2 parks in Uganda at any time of the year. But the best time you can consider traveling to Uganda to have the best of this thrilling experience is during the dry season which begins in June, July, August, September or December, January and February.
All the routes and trails can easily be reached either in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This is when all these two parks record the least amount of rainfall. Interestingly, Uganda gorilla trekking tours are also possible for travelers who prefer the wet or rainy season. This is usually from March to May or October to November though these are the months plenty of rain is recorded.
