Gorilla trekking is a wildlife activity that involves hiking through the thick tropical rainforests of Africa to spot mountain gorillas. It is the most popular activity for tourists visiting Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The national parks where mountain gorillas can be seen include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla trekking is conducted in the morning. Park rangers brief tourists and group them into teams of 8 people, with each group allowed to trek a particular gorilla family per day.
Tourists are required to secure their gorilla permits before participating in this exciting activity.
The experience of gorilla trekking depends on several factors, including the terrain, level of physical fitness, the gorilla family allocated to your group, and the nature of the habitat.
Gorilla trekking can take between 2 to 6 hours. Once the gorillas are found, tourists are allowed to spend only one hour with them.
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla tracking is an activity conducted by experts such as park staff and researchers who use natural methods and signs to locate a specific gorilla family.
This activity is carried out in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla tracking is often done for research purposes, to monitor gorilla populations, or to locate gorilla families before tourists begin trekking.
Trackers communicate with tour guides or park rangers to guide them to the location of the gorillas.
Gorilla tracking typically takes place early in the morning, shortly before the trekking activity begins.
The best time for both activities is during the dry season, which runs from June to September and December to February. However, these activities can also be carried out throughout the year.
Gorilla tracking is conducted to ensure the success of gorilla trekking, offering tourists a unique and unforgettable experience in the jungle.
