How to Choose the Best Destination for Gorilla Trekking in Africa : Gorilla trekking in Africa has become one of the most rewarding tourism activities that travellers interesting in African safaris come to take part in this is because of how rewarding the activity is but also the fact that you can get to watch the different gorilla species as you participate in gorilla trekking in the different gorilla trekking destinations in Africa. For any traveller having a hard time choosing the best destination for gorilla trekking in Africa, this article will give you all the relevant information to help you plan your next gorilla trekking safari in Africa.

Gorilla species you’re interested in watching

There are a number of gorilla species that can be seen when you visit the different gorilla trekking destinations in Africa and the most accessible include the mountain gorillas and the eastern lowland gorillas that you will get to see when you participate in gorilla trekking in Rwanda, gorilla trekking in Congo and gorilla trekking in Uganda, How to Choose the Best Destination for Gorilla Trekking in Africa. While watching the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, you will get to participate in gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park which will give you the opportunity to track the Virunga mountains in Rwanda; mount gahinga, mount sabyinyo, mount karisimbi, mount muhabura and mount bisoke which will give you access to the habituated families, in Uganda, you will access the gorilla families by participating in gorilla trekking in gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park and in Congo you will watch the mountain gorillas by participating in gorilla trekking in Virunga national park and during gorilla trekking in  kahuzi biega national park, you will get to watch the Eastern lowland gorillas.

How to Choose the Best Destination for Gorilla Trekking in Africa
Eastern Lowland Gorillas

Price for permits

The different destinations have different prices therefore while choosing your gorilla trekking destination in Africa you should also consider the prices of the different gorilla trekking permits which best fits your budget for a rewarding gorilla trekking experience in Africa.  For a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda travellers can access the permit at 1500USD from the Rwanda development board, for a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda, you can access the permit at a price of 700USD and the gorilla trekking permit in Congo at a price of 400USD which is cheaper compared to other gorilla trekking destinations in Africa. All the gorilla trekking permits will give you the opportunity to access a knowledgeable guide and a ranger at no extra cost who will make your safari experience quite memorable, How to Choose the Best Destination for Gorilla Trekking in Africa.

Other related activities

While participating in gorilla trekking In the different destination in Africa, you should also consider a number of other activities that you can tailor with your gorilla trekking experience in Africa. In Uganda there are a number of other activities you can tailor with your gorilla trekking experience in Uganda for instance golden monkey trekking in Uganda, batwa trail experience which will give you the chance to understand more about the forest people that used to depend on forest products and co-existed with the forest animals. In Rwanda, you can take part in golden monkey trekking in Rwanda, you can visit the Musanze caves and many other rewarding activities in volcanoes national park. in Congo, gorilla trekking in Virunga national park can be tailored with mount Nyiragongo hike chimpanzee trekking in Virunga national park, you can visit the Senkwenkwe gorilla orphanage and in Kahuzi biega with your gorilla trekking experience in Congo you can participate in hiking the mountains among other rewarding activities in the parks.

How to Choose the Best Destination for Gorilla Trekking in Africa
Senkwenkwe Gorilla Orphanage

Safety

The safety is also another thing you should consider while choosing a gorilla trekking destination in Africa. All the gorilla trekking destinations in Africa are quite safe therefore you should not miss out on participating in gorilla trekking. You will also get access to a guide and a ranger that will protect you against vicious animal attacks, the guide will also take you along the safe trails in the park to avoid getting in contact with vicious animal attacks. Although Virunga national park has been associated with insecurity over the year, it should be noted that the park management has upped its security by using military personnel to transfer you to the park to ensure you are safe to enjoy your gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.

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