Gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking are the two key tourist activities that are conducted in Mgahinga National Park and Volcanoes National park. There are currently 880 mountain gorillas surviving within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Uganda and the Virunga region (comprising of Mgahinga National Park of Uganda, Virunga National Park in DRC and Volcanoes
Difficulties in Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is a life time event and a gorilla safari is more than that and fortunately they are found in African countries like Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There also lowland gorillas found in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea as well as in
5 Major Things to Do Before Gorilla Trekking
There are many things to do to ensure successful gorilla trekking. Being a life time event, Gorilla trekking requires adequate preparation and the following are things you must do in preparation for Gorilla trekking: Book your Gorilla permit in advance. Its very important to book your Gorilla permit in advance to avoid malice and disappointment.
5 Things You Cant Forget About Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking is the highlight of all visits done in Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda and certainly mountain gorillas are the major reason as to why very many people visit these three destinations Find information about gorilla trekking holidays to see gorillas in the wild, how to acquire a permit, as well as
Visiting Mountain Gorillas
Gorilla trekking tours experiences are the most loved experience that everyone visiting Africa wouldn’t miss to take as now they have turned to be more flexible and affordable due to the new service providers like Eco Tours Rwanda, joining the industry to offer the best services to all clients of sort visiting the mountain gorillas
Why Are Gorilla Permits Expensive?
Mountain gorillas are sub-species of the eastern gorillas and inhabit the dense jungles of the unique four national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the great Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda. The world’s population of mountain gorillas currently
Virunga National Park’s 90 years of highs and lows
Africa’s oldest protected area, the Virunga National Park is situated in the centre of the Albertine Rift of the Great Rift Valley. Established in 1925, it is Africa’s oldest national park and has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Virunga park was founded by King Albert of Belgium and at first it
How to Get Gorilla Permits for Congo
Obtaining a gorilla trekking permit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one essential thing every trekker on Congo safari should put into consideration. A gorilla permit is an essential tool when it comes to gorilla trekking safaris in the DR Congo or any gorilla destination. It is what lets you trek one
5 Things to Know About the Virunga
Virunga region is a centre of wonders! The region is made up of a chain of Mountains along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Uganda. The mountain range is a branch of the Albertine Rift Mountains, which border the western branch of the East African Rift. Below are
The Top 5 Things to See in Rwanda
Rwanda is among Africa’s fast developing tourism destinations. Many tourist from adventure seekers to leisure holiday makers visit Rwanda all year round. If you are planning to take a safari in Rwanda and wondering about which attractions you should include in your itinerary, here are the major attractions in this land of a thousand hills.