Gorillas are extraordinary and essentially terminated animals that are very nearly adventure seeker must see. Fortunately these few living giants that live astride the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo are well protected in the gazetted national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the Virunga National Park in Congo.
Gorilla tourism has helped a lot in promoting the conservation of the mountain gorillas most especially in Uganda and Rwanda given the attained cooperation between all stakeholders i.e. conservation groups, the government and the local people who work hand in hand in conserving the gorillas.
Many travelers are always faced with the problem of choosing a destination to go gorilla tracking. The political instabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo rule it out as a competitive destination to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa leaving Uganda and Rwanda as the only two competing destinations to visit.
Many travelers always ask travel agencies the same question; which country offers best gorilla tracking experience? This is a hard question to answer and the choice will always depend on the travelers’ choice, what things to see and the different activities that you would like to be included in your trip. You should remember that each destination is unique and your experience should be unique. If you have enough money, we highly recommend tracking the mountain gorillas twice to experience the two destinations;
Assuming that you requested my assessment, I might say Uganda’s gorilla tours are shabbier contrasted with the one for Rwanda of the explanations you will find beneath. However judging from detail, Rwanda pushes more short gorilla tours than Uganda. Rwanda is a small country if compared with Uganda. The journey from Kigali, the capital to the Virunga where Rwanda gorilla treks are conducted takes just 3 hours by a neat road. This makes Rwanda the most accessible destination for gorilla trekking.
Another addition is that Rwanda has improved its air travel than Uganda. Kigali Airport is well connected to many exciting destinations including being served by more flights including direct flights from Europe and Middle East.
Gorilla Families
Uganda has as various Gorilla families with 5 in Bwindi and 2 in Mgahinga (right now in Congo) which gives a traveler huge risks of review the gorillas immediately and not stand risks of missing them henceforth a different day of remain.
Conservation Reasons
It is a vital expression that they say….”conserving for eras” by the Uganda Wildlife Society. There is a need for a set number of individuals tracking gorillas for every day for every gang. This what we mean when we say that tourism in Africa is heading towards rationing the environment and the Living animals that no nonsense in it. Gorillas are no exemption. With more or less 700 gorillas left in this green earth today. Gorilla safari Conservation Tourism is the Way to go , !!
Prices
Rwanda has few convenience units which gives the possessors an opportunity to charge as high as they yearning and some of their cabin charge in Euros. There are not the same number tour drivers in Rwanda as is in Uganda which gives them the traveler less options.
In any case, the gorilla permits have a standard charge of US$800, and US$700 for Non inhabitants and remote occupants separately. This charge is the comparable in all the three gorilla nations of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.
