Reasons To Trek Gorillas In Uganda with Kyooma Gorilla Safaris

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa.  It is mostly known for its safaris in Rwanda and Congo. In Congo, you can view eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Beiga National Park.

The reasons to trek gorillas in Uganda

• Uganda has the highest population of mountain gorillas.
• Uganda is the safest place to visit
• Mountain gorillas reach close to visitors
• Cheap gorilla permits which are at $700 until the end of 2024
• Adequate national parks to see mountain gorillas
• Social, friendly, and welcoming people
• Adequate gorilla trekking sectors that result in visitor satisfaction in Uganda.
• Other safari activities include nature walks, game drives in Uganda’s national parks, and boat cruises on the fresh waters of Uganda.
• Gorilla trekking is cheaper in Uganda.

Uganda, Rwanda, and Dr. Congo have gorillas and there is a limited difference at the end of the trek however other factors are constant many things are based when comparing gorilla trekking between these countries, gorilla trekking in Uganda to Rwanda and Congo.

Best trekking time in Uganda, Rwanda, and Dr. Congo

Gorilla trekking in Congo is cheaper than that of  Uganda and Rwanda. The differences come in these three countries where one wants to promote itself as a luxury country i.e. Rwanda while Uganda is an affordable destination  Congo trying to promote Gorilla tourism to attract more travelers after its affection of insecurities is recorded. While Uganda markets itself as the most affordable for gorilla trekking among the three countries.

The best trekking time in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, amongst all the three countries gorilla trekking is all year possible.

However, the best months to trek gorillas are June to August and December to January since the rainfall received is low and the forests are free from mud.

In comparison according to accessibility, Rwanda’s volcanoes national park is of greater sense than that of DR.congo and Uganda. Volcanoes National Park is a 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali making trekking happen within a short period which boasts attraction rate.

Comparison in terms of best trekking options

When it comes to the experience, though both share approximately 98% chances of seeing the gorillas. A period spent with the gorillas through the gorilla habituation experiences is done only in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest.