Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safaris in East Africa – Guaranteed Gorilla permits for Uganda – Best time to see the big five and wildebeest migration in Kenya
Gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in East Africa – East Africa is among the best safari destinations in Africa with a rich cultural heritage and diversity, breathtaking wildlife and lush mountains, unique landscapes, and lovely coastal cities. East Africa is also the perfect destination for any traveler looking to interact with locals and sample some of their delicious delicacies on a lifetime safari experience in East Africa.
A visit to East Africa allows you to experience the lifetime Gorilla Trekking adventure in Uganda and the African Big five wildlife in Kenya. A single week is not enough to experience the beauty of Uganda and Kenya, after all, you need to visit these two countries to combine gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in East Africa.
For instance, you need a minimum of 4-day in Uganda to have a memorable Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and a minimum of 4-day in Kenya for a spectacular Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari.
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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda with Guaranteed Gorilla permits
Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is known to host half of the world’s mountain Gorillas, and can also be found in Mgahinga Gorilla National park in southwestern Uganda very close steps from Bwindi forest. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is the highlight of all activities done in the country and it is a year-round activity, you can Contact Great Adventure Safaris for detailed information about Gorilla trekking safaris in East Africa
You need a gorilla permit to trek along with mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable National park and Mgahinga gorilla National park and a Gorilla permit in Uganda costs $700 per person per trek and we always recommend our clients to secure their Gorilla permits in advance as they are always on high demand and they are based on first come first serve.
Gorilla trekking involves walking on foot from a few minutes to hours before locating a Gorilla’s family but you can always ask for a group of your choice depending on your interests and level of fitness. The journey through the dense forest with entangled bush is a lifetime experience and remember that Bwindi impenetrable National park is a tropical rainforest, so this means that it can rain at any time of the day but this doesn’t stop the Gorilla trekking activity to go on, you can always be successful with the help of the walking stick, porters and rain jacket.
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When is the Perfect Time for Gorilla Tracking in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable National park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park is done all year round, but we are always advised to plan the adventure during the dry months of the year from December to February and June to September. And remember this is the peak season of the year, so you should look at Gorilla permits in advance enough to confirm your slots and trek along with mountain gorillas.
During these seasons, the weather is favorable for trekking or hiking. Note that June to September would be a perfect time to combine the Gorilla Trekking with the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya.
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Best East African Safari Combo with Gorilla trekking and Wildlife
All these safari itineraries can be customized to suit your budget and travel date but still, you can choose to fly one leg or both legs between destinations in both countries.
Other activities you can do after Gorilla trekking in Uganda
In Conclusion
East Africa is home to memorable safari experiences, and you can get value for your money by combining the Uganda Gorilla Trekking safari with a Wildlife Safari to Kenya