Funs of gorilla trekking

The mountain gorilla is an endangered species as their total population is only about 1004 individuals divided into two populations. One population lives in Bwindi national park in Uganda while the other lives in the Virunga mountains of Rwanda which are divided into three parks. These three parks are Mgahinga gorilla national park, volcanoes national park, and Virunga national park.

As most of the populations of gorillas are found in these two places, a large number of tourists visit here. The gorilla trekking is also famous here.

How do gorillas look like?

The male gorillas are generally about two times the size of the female gorillas and are about six feet tall. In the case of weight also, the males are about seven times heavier than the females. That is why the male gorillas are also called the silver backs.

Which season is best for gorilla trekking?

You can do the tracking of a gorilla in Uganda and Rwanda in almost any season of the year. But a large number of tourists visit for gorilla trekking in the months of June to September and also from December to February as this is a damp season for gorillas to stay in national parks. The only difference between offseason and on season gorilla trekking is that the offseason gives you cheaper permit price.

Comparison of Uganda and Rwanda

This is a tricky question for people visiting to see mountain gorillas as these two countries are the only one having enough population of gorillas living in the forests. The gorilla tracking in Bwindi national park Uganda is more economically favorable as Uganda has more wildlife as compared to Rwanda. In terms of cost, the cost of gorilla trekking in Rwanda can be up to 1500 USD while the same costs only up to 600 USD in Uganda.

How much will gorilla trekking cost?

The cost of gorilla trekking will depend upon the number of people and the time period for which you want to take gorilla safari. Roughly, the cheapest trekking may cost you up to 1000$. And if you want to have a luxury gorilla trekking, get ready to pay up to 6000$.

Once in a while, take a long vacation and take the fun of gorilla safari.