Luxury Gorilla Trekking Tour in Rwanda
Your Travel Designer can also advise on the options and costs of a standard gorilla trekking permit, a possible discounted permit or a private gorilla trekking permit. Our curated journeys in Rwanda offer you a taste of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Filled with intimate encounters, dramatic landscapes and award-winning, luxury sanctuaries in pristine regions of the country. Passionate storytellers who look forward to sharing their love of Rwanda's iconic wildlife with you. An increasingly rare wilderness and a land of staggering beauty, Rwanda is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas and a vast savannah teeming with iconic wildlife. A privileged wildlife experience, with limited visitors each year, come and witness these gentle grazing giants in their jungle domain.
Bisate Lodge is Rwanda’s first super luxurious and eco-sensitive safari lodge located in the natural amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone. The lodge is one of the latest establishments close to Volcanoes National Park offering the best quality and value for money for anyone staying here. The lodge offers exclusive services to those very high end and high profile clients who Luxury Gorilla Trekking Uganda would wish to visit and they can block off the facility for you on the dates you wish to stay there. The lodge overlooks the peaks of Karismibi and Bisoke Volcanoes and with one of the Gorilla families roaming areas around the lode would be a great sitting on a chill evening at the lodge. Below are some of the popular gorilla safaris and wildlife tour packages in Uganda.
This exclusive 9-day primate safari will take you off of the main forest trails and into a realm that is mostly unseen and undocumented. It is a journey of discovery that blends surprise and adventure as you intimately encounter over a quarter of Africa's primate species. Volcanic hills seduce the eyes, gorillas enchant like rhyming couplets, and mystical forests capture the soul. In the heart of Africa, this Land of 1000 Hills is written just for two, providing seclusion and serenity while offering experiences that jump off the page. It’s where you can enjoy some of the world’s most famous and unique travel experiences, and yet still easily escape the beaten track.
Please make sure you travel with a rain coat, insect repellents, cotton clothing, walking sticks, snacks and some water as the trails can sometimes get steep and slippery and it can rain sometimes. After gorilla trekking, tourists can explore the nearby villages and visit the local people, enjoy local traditional dances and learn about their ways of lives. Though the gorilla habituation is expensive compared to trekking its worth a life time experience. After your served breakfast, you will meet your safari driver who will be your guide throughout the trip, and transfer to Volcanoes national park. It’s a 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali to Musanze where we find the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Maisha Spa offers a diverse range of treatments and massages to melt your stresses away, while a dip in the swimming pool or a delectable gourmet meal at one of the two onsite restaurants is sure to put you in an agreeable mood. And for the culture vultures, Kigali is full of sites and attractions that will titillate the mind. Set right on the rims of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where more than a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas find refuge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s unrivaled position puts life-changing gorilla trekking in Rwanda within easy reach. Each of the eight luxurious suites features a private heated plunge pool, wellness treatment area, in- and outdoor fireplaces, and large timber-framed windows that welcome breathtaking scenery and volcano views inside. The gorilla trekking permits are cheaper in Uganda and also gives off peak season discounts.
Some of the habituated gorilla groups that are regularly visited in Bwindi include Mubare, Rushegura, Bitukura, Nshongi, Nkuringo, Bweza, among others. Gorilla tours in Bwindi take place in four different sectors of the park namely; Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo with gorilla permits allocated to visitors bearing one of these sectors. This is done to ensure responsible tourism in the park and reduce human interference and pressure on some gorilla groups more than others. Many travellers visit Bwindi to trek mountain gorillas via Kigali – Rwanda since it is a shorter distance to reach the park than coming from Kampala or Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. Gorilla tours are also done in Mgahinga gorilla national park though not as common as in Bwindi since the park has got only one gorilla family. Mgahinga is majorly visited by travellers who want enjoy another primate experience of golden monkey tracking due to the huge presence of the species in this park.
This handcrafted safari makes these natural wonders accessible to senior travelers, combining the country’s highlights with its best lodges and finest guides. Enchanting and exclusive, it’s a week-long journey into the heart of Africa. Cruise across Uganda in a private jet to connect exquisite world wonders with some of Africa’s finest lodges.
Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience goes at USD1,500 per person per day. The experience of tracking gorillas through the dense forest is incredible and gives you a lasting memory. In order for a luxury gorilla trekking trip to take place, a valid gorilla permit must be obtained. Everyone must have a permit no matter the Luxury Gorilla Trekking destination you plan to visit in Africa. Trekking Gorillas is one of kind experiences taking Gorilla Trekkers on a walk rather than using 4WD vehicle like it is a case with normal game drives in the savanna parks of Africa.
The best time to visit any of the three countries for a gorilla trekking experience is during the dry season when the roads to the park are in good condition and accessible. The rocks will not be slippery, the skies are clear and no rains interrupting. If your coming for gorilla trekking in the peak season, make sure you book the up market lodges and gorilla permits in advance to avoid disappointments.
And Volcanoes National Park is one of the best places to go gorilla trekking, home to roughly half of the world's wild mountain gorillas; it's the VIP destination of gorilla trekking. Here you'll hike through the steep forested volcanic hills until you come face to face with the gorillas. You can usually sit and watch them for a full hour, and they will drive you to tears and have you in stitches in that hour with their relatable human-like behaviour.
After the briefing, you will be grouped into 8 trackers and allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who knows very well about the park trails to lead you into the forest. After an hour with mountain gorillas, you will trek back to the starting point meet your driver for a transfer back to the lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Uganda may not be aggressive at marketing her destinations but it has excellent lodges and facilities to cater for luxury Travelers. Uganda is the only country where tourists can still go for the gorilla habituation experience.
The advantage of tracking in Rwanda is the short distance between Kigali and Volcanoes National Park (approximately 2 – 3 hours by road). The 2017 double increase in gorilla permit prices made this country a luxury destination. Gorilla trekking is unquestionably the highlight of any Rwanda holiday. The dry season is the greatest time of year to visit Rwanda for gorillas since the trails are less muddy and easier to navigate.
Bisate Lodge is Rwanda’s first super luxurious and eco-sensitive safari lodge located in the natural amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone. The lodge is one of the latest establishments close to Volcanoes National Park offering the best quality and value for money for anyone staying here. The lodge offers exclusive services to those very high end and high profile clients who Luxury Gorilla Trekking Uganda would wish to visit and they can block off the facility for you on the dates you wish to stay there. The lodge overlooks the peaks of Karismibi and Bisoke Volcanoes and with one of the Gorilla families roaming areas around the lode would be a great sitting on a chill evening at the lodge. Below are some of the popular gorilla safaris and wildlife tour packages in Uganda.
This exclusive 9-day primate safari will take you off of the main forest trails and into a realm that is mostly unseen and undocumented. It is a journey of discovery that blends surprise and adventure as you intimately encounter over a quarter of Africa's primate species. Volcanic hills seduce the eyes, gorillas enchant like rhyming couplets, and mystical forests capture the soul. In the heart of Africa, this Land of 1000 Hills is written just for two, providing seclusion and serenity while offering experiences that jump off the page. It’s where you can enjoy some of the world’s most famous and unique travel experiences, and yet still easily escape the beaten track.
Please make sure you travel with a rain coat, insect repellents, cotton clothing, walking sticks, snacks and some water as the trails can sometimes get steep and slippery and it can rain sometimes. After gorilla trekking, tourists can explore the nearby villages and visit the local people, enjoy local traditional dances and learn about their ways of lives. Though the gorilla habituation is expensive compared to trekking its worth a life time experience. After your served breakfast, you will meet your safari driver who will be your guide throughout the trip, and transfer to Volcanoes national park. It’s a 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali to Musanze where we find the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Maisha Spa offers a diverse range of treatments and massages to melt your stresses away, while a dip in the swimming pool or a delectable gourmet meal at one of the two onsite restaurants is sure to put you in an agreeable mood. And for the culture vultures, Kigali is full of sites and attractions that will titillate the mind. Set right on the rims of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where more than a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas find refuge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s unrivaled position puts life-changing gorilla trekking in Rwanda within easy reach. Each of the eight luxurious suites features a private heated plunge pool, wellness treatment area, in- and outdoor fireplaces, and large timber-framed windows that welcome breathtaking scenery and volcano views inside. The gorilla trekking permits are cheaper in Uganda and also gives off peak season discounts.
Some of the habituated gorilla groups that are regularly visited in Bwindi include Mubare, Rushegura, Bitukura, Nshongi, Nkuringo, Bweza, among others. Gorilla tours in Bwindi take place in four different sectors of the park namely; Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo with gorilla permits allocated to visitors bearing one of these sectors. This is done to ensure responsible tourism in the park and reduce human interference and pressure on some gorilla groups more than others. Many travellers visit Bwindi to trek mountain gorillas via Kigali – Rwanda since it is a shorter distance to reach the park than coming from Kampala or Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. Gorilla tours are also done in Mgahinga gorilla national park though not as common as in Bwindi since the park has got only one gorilla family. Mgahinga is majorly visited by travellers who want enjoy another primate experience of golden monkey tracking due to the huge presence of the species in this park.
This handcrafted safari makes these natural wonders accessible to senior travelers, combining the country’s highlights with its best lodges and finest guides. Enchanting and exclusive, it’s a week-long journey into the heart of Africa. Cruise across Uganda in a private jet to connect exquisite world wonders with some of Africa’s finest lodges.
Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience goes at USD1,500 per person per day. The experience of tracking gorillas through the dense forest is incredible and gives you a lasting memory. In order for a luxury gorilla trekking trip to take place, a valid gorilla permit must be obtained. Everyone must have a permit no matter the Luxury Gorilla Trekking destination you plan to visit in Africa. Trekking Gorillas is one of kind experiences taking Gorilla Trekkers on a walk rather than using 4WD vehicle like it is a case with normal game drives in the savanna parks of Africa.
The best time to visit any of the three countries for a gorilla trekking experience is during the dry season when the roads to the park are in good condition and accessible. The rocks will not be slippery, the skies are clear and no rains interrupting. If your coming for gorilla trekking in the peak season, make sure you book the up market lodges and gorilla permits in advance to avoid disappointments.
And Volcanoes National Park is one of the best places to go gorilla trekking, home to roughly half of the world's wild mountain gorillas; it's the VIP destination of gorilla trekking. Here you'll hike through the steep forested volcanic hills until you come face to face with the gorillas. You can usually sit and watch them for a full hour, and they will drive you to tears and have you in stitches in that hour with their relatable human-like behaviour.
After the briefing, you will be grouped into 8 trackers and allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who knows very well about the park trails to lead you into the forest. After an hour with mountain gorillas, you will trek back to the starting point meet your driver for a transfer back to the lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Uganda may not be aggressive at marketing her destinations but it has excellent lodges and facilities to cater for luxury Travelers. Uganda is the only country where tourists can still go for the gorilla habituation experience.
The advantage of tracking in Rwanda is the short distance between Kigali and Volcanoes National Park (approximately 2 – 3 hours by road). The 2017 double increase in gorilla permit prices made this country a luxury destination. Gorilla trekking is unquestionably the highlight of any Rwanda holiday. The dry season is the greatest time of year to visit Rwanda for gorillas since the trails are less muddy and easier to navigate.
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