Africa Gorilla Safaris
Africa Gorilla Safaris
Overview;
The three greatest nations in the world for gorilla safaris are in Africa. However, in the African trekking sector, Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo have been referred to as the top locations for tourists interested in gorilla trekking in Africa.
Gorilla trekking in Africa
Gorillas are critically endangered, and trekking is regulated in African gorilla parks.
About Uganda
Uganda, being referred to as the “Pearl of Africa, “is one of the most visited East African countries. Mountain gorillas are the pride of Uganda’s tourism industry, where over half of the remaining population is being observed in the protected areas of Uganda, which include the Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks of Uganda.
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is not only a famous gorilla trekking destination in Uganda but also the best gorilla trekking destination in the world. It involves around 459 mountain gorillas, nearly half of the remaining gorillas in the world.
Mgahinga, which shares its borders with DR. Congo and Rwanda, is another gorilla trekking destination, though less popular.
Gorilla trekking experience in Africa.
Gorilla trekking in Africa begins with a briefing at the park headquarters of the respective section or region. Here, it’s also where the mountain gorilla allocation process takes place.
Trekkers are distributed into groups of 8 per gorilla family visit.
When with the gorillas in the wild, you are encouraged to spend 1 hour around them but maintain a distance of 7-8 meters because getting too close to them may be risky.
When to go
Mountain gorillas in Africa can be trekked all year round, although some months are more encouraged than others, that as the dry season and the rainy seasons that occur from mid-march to the end of May and from October to November.
However, the best time to see the mountain gorillas is during the dry season. June to September and December to February. In the dry season, the roads are easily accessible and trekking trails are always in good condition, leading to a memorable gorilla trekking experience.
How to get there
One of the most convenient ways to reach Africa is by air. There are several direct flights from India to various countries in Africa, such as Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Africa.
