Helpful Guide to Planning a Gorilla Trek in Africa
Whether you’re a first-time visitor
or you have been to Uganda before, there are various things to consider before
you set off to exploring the most attractive jungle forests in the world’s most
exciting continent Africa. Here is our suggestions as Africa gorilla trekking
experts about what to pack, hidden gems and how to make most of your time valued
on a #gorilla trekking tour .
Planning a Gorilla Trek
You will definitely have email correspondence with the expert/travel
agency in charge of your gorilla trekking tour. However make sure your trip
planner visited the area and hotels they are recommending for the top best
experience.
When looking at a flying gorilla trekking
safari, check the private flight schedules and its always cheaper to book your
tickets through the company organizing your trek. Before paying any trip deposit decide on what
wildlife or scenery you would like to see because not all parks offer all
species. For example if your interest is tracking mountain gorillas in #Bwindi
Impenetrable Rainforest Thick Jungle and you have some extra days on your
schedule then you can include Chimpanzee treks and nature wildlife in QueenElizabeth park which is nearby and easy to connect to the parks and these have
diversity to sight and experience.
After confirming when you want to travel,
inquire about gorilla permit availability and book your air ticket knowing that
the trip is on. Get the best value for money by using mid-range accommodation
or budget and some times low end luxury
can do.
Gorilla Trekking Safari Budget
There is no amazing trip like that which suit
in your budget and gives you value for money. By Saving more on the budget of air charters you will have more to
spend at a destination when you use road transport to connect to the National
parks. A gorilla trekking tour to either Bwindi forest or #Mgahinga costs cheap
than a flying gorilla trekking tour to
both parks.
If you budget is extremely low, join a group
tour or choose to go backpacking and behave like a local. Such trips can be as
much as 30-40% cheaper than a private
gorilla trekking tour. You can also travel with a friend and share the costs of transport and
accommodation hence cutting down costs of a single traveler.
Best Time to See Gorillas
When you’re on a Gorilla safari in Africa the most important moments are
those spent with the Gorillas in there
jungle home no matter when you chose to go for the trek. However,since most
tourist like trekking the forest during dry season many flock to different
gorilla trekking destinations in the month of January February, March, June,
July, August, September, October and December . While others visit in April, May and November the known
rainy months of the year but the experience is same for all travelers. So its
up to you to decide when you can visit Uganda, Rwanda and Congo the famous
gorilla trekking destinations in Africa.
Gorilla permits and Prices
Before choosing a gorilla trekking destination
take your senses of budget plan and choose the place that has favorable gorilla
permit prices. Just a quick look #Rwanda gorilla trekking permits cost $1500 per
a trek, #Uganda gorilla permits $600 and #Congo gorilla permits $400.
What to Pack for the Gorilla trek
Wear long sleeved clothes, carry enough
drinking water, gloves, a cape, walking stick, packed lunch, valid passport,
and lastly a right date gorilla permit your main gate pass for the day. Keep
your valued jewel away and just hold a camera or photo taking device to make it possible for you to enjoy
photography of nature and the general experience in the wild. Many want to find
treasured moments of the gorilla trek that you will definitely get during the
one hour duration with the gorillas. Due to the hectic treks and Hikes, we
often advise trackers to hire a porter to carry your water and other items
along not to over exhaust yourself yet it might be a long trek to reach the
Gorilla families allocated.
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