Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda for Mountain Gorilla tracking Experiences

Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda is undeniably the only way of seeing the rare Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Trekking gorillas in Uganda offers travelers on Uganda gorilla trekking safaris chance to spend a maximum 1 hour in the presence of the gentle giants.

Living in their natural habitat, trekking Mountain Gorillas is such a remarkable experience and many refer to it as a lifetime experience.

See how they interact with each other and their surroundings and you will make memories that will last a life time. For your gorilla trekking Uganda price, you get to experience so much more than just gorillas.

You learn more about Uganda and its wildlife, experience the jungle, enjoy your surroundings, and learn a lot on the walking safari. When you book your trip with an experienced trekking and safari company you are always guaranteed of unique long lasting moments.

Uganda gorilla trekking safari habitats

Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda take you to the trails of the jungle forests within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda is the only country with two gorilla trekking habitats making it an ultimate gorilla trekking destination in the world.

Uganda is home to almost half of the world’s remaining Mountain gorillas with 20 gorilla families (July 2019) habituated for tracking.

The population of Mountain Gorillas is found in 4 sectors of the park known as Rushaga, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Buhoma, each sector with its own gorilla families or groups. Here are the gorilla trekking sectors and the different families in each;

Buhoma Gorilla trekking sector: Rushegura, Habinyaja, Mubare and Katwe Gorilla groups.

Ruhija Gorilla trekking sector: Bitukura, Kyaguriro, Mukizo and Oruzogo Gorilla groups.

Nkuringo Gorilla trekking sector: Bishasho, Nkuringo and Christmas Gorilla groups.

Rushaga Gorilla trekking sector: Nsonji, Mishaya, Bweza, Kahunjye, Businjye, Rwiji, Muchunguzi and

Bikyinji Gorilla groups.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park on the other side has a single gorilla family that is habituated for gorilla trekking and is trekked by a total of 8 tourists each morning. The family is known as Nyakagezi gorilla group led by silverback Mark assisted by Mafia.

Uganda gorilla trekking permit price

Wondering how much a Uganda gorilla trekking permit costs? The Uganda gorilla permit price is USD 700 for foreign non residents, USD 600 for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX for East Africa citizens. The price for a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is for each individual per trek. The only way to have your permit well booked is to start planning early and work with an experienced gorilla safari company.

Why book your gorilla safari with Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Ltd

At Wild Jungle Trails Safaris, we are proficient in offering gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda that make lifelong memories. We only use experienced, English speaking tour guides who really understand the environment and the animals within it.

Every aspect of the trip is designed with you in mind. To find out more about the different gorilla safaris we offer, visit our website at https://www.gorillatrailsafaris.com. To speak to a member of the team about any aspect of our safaris or treks, call us on +256 414 663 115 and +256 777 690 798 or email us at info@gorillatrailsafaris.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Uganda gorilla trekking rules and regulations

For conservation and safety of the elusive Mountain Gorillas, there are rules and regulations that have been set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and should be followed by each trekker. Before even booking your gorilla trekking safari to Uganda, here are highlights of the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking in Uganda;

Do not visit the gorillas if you have a cold or other infectious illness

  • Human waste should be buried 30cm deep
  • Maximum number of visitors is eight persons per gorilla group each day
  • Maintain a 7m (21ft) distance from the gorilla
  • Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted on the tour
  • If you must sneeze or cough cover your face and turn away from the gorillas, as they can catch coughs and colds from humans
  • Visits are limited to one hour per gorilla group per day
  • Do not use flash photography
  • What to wear for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda
  • Packing and wearing comfortable is a key aspect of having a successful gorilla trekking tour in Uganda. Here is what you should double check as you pack what to wear for your gorilla trek in Uganda;
  • pack long water proof trousers
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Carry gardening gloves for hand protection
  • A water proof hat
  • Carry a small waterproof zip lock bag
  • Pack a light rain coat
  • Water proof comfortable hiking shoes (remember to try them on at home)
  • Carry insect repellent and sunscreen
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