Have You Ever Encounter any Primates/Gorilla?, Well to have a wonderful experience, Monitor the Following:
We are living in an amazing world that has so many amazing creatures, places worth visiting. In Africa Gorillas are the largest of the great apes and share 97% of their biology with human beings. A gorilla’s DNA is 97% – 98% identical to that of humans, so is not surprising that their name actually derives from the Greek word ‘Gorillai’ which literally means a ‘tribe of hairy women’. In fact the Gorilla is the next closest living relative to humans after the two chimpanzee species.
There are some things that look almost too good to be true. The colorful and picturesque, gorgeous scenery, and seemingly blissful landscapes of Gorilla trekking is an unforgettable, life-changing safari experience that can be taken in Africa’s most spectacular rainforests of Volcanoes, Bwindi, Mgahinga National park.
- Tracking takes place in altitudes of about 2500 meters above sea level. So trackers are advised to take their time and be ready for the great days adventure .The reporting time for briefing and registration at the National park head quarter gate is at 8.00 am local time in the morning.
- It is advisable before the gorilla trekking, to have a minimum physical preparation and fitness. To those who feel need help during the Gorilla tracking session, you can hire a “porter” at the starting of the trekking, who will carry for you the rucksack with water and other equipment so that you can walk free and easier. Porters are available for hire from the park briefing point. However, in case of any physical disability and walking difficulties, there are special solutions, including hiring a special service of a stretcher with porters and this can make the dream of seeing the gorillas a reality in any Gorilla park visited. Though the time spend in the forest is unpredictable always between 2-8 hours.
- You will need Strong water proof walking boots and long socks which are comfortable for a mountain tropical forest (remember that one of the most common situations is to find the red ants along the trail), outfit with adapted colors for wildlife observation , rain gear, a few long-sleeve shirts, slippers, sweater for cool evenings, sun protection, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, video/photo camera, a 200 mm or longer lens is very useful, reserve batteries, films and a torch, insect repellants, binoculars, gloves to grip vegetation and it are also best to have different layers of clothes since the temperatures tend to change.
- All Gorilla parks are well planned and unmistakably structured, with limited guest numbers to 8 people per trekking group each day. Currently, there are several mountain gorilla groups habituated, therefore a maximum of 96 gorilla trekking permits are offered each day in both Uganda and Rwanda. The Permits go for US$750 per individual per visit in Rwanda, US$600 in Bwindi & Mgahinga per permit per visit per day. But if you book your Gorilla permit in April, May and November you get a discounted permits (promotional permit prices) at a cost of US$350 only.
We arrange gorilla safari packages that take you to all Gorilla rain forests in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo to see the giant apes. You can combine your gorilla trip with wildlife sightseeing in the various national parks in Rwanda,(The land of great views and scenery), Uganda(The Pearl of Africa), Kenya (The land with great wildlife Masai Mara), Tanzania (The land full of Adventure). While we have arranged some packages for you, we can organize a trip based on your time, budget and preference.
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