How tough are the gorilla groups in Volcanoes National Park? Which group is the hardest group? What about the easiest gorilla family and how long does it take to track the mountain gorillas? These are some of the frequently asked questions by intending gorilla trekkers when planning for gorilla trekking safaris to the Volcanoes National
6 Ways to Save Mountain Gorillas
Are you a conservationist, primatologist or zoologist and you are wondering how you will contribute towards gorilla protection? Mountain gorillas are listed among the most critically endangered apes in the world. They are highly threatened wildlife species however; there are several ways that you can help save their lives from getting extinct in the wild.
How to Book a Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Rwanda is sometimes referred to as the ‘’Land of a Thousand Hills’’, it neighbors countries like Uganda in the north, Burundi in the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the West and Tanzania in the East. Rwanda is much known for its endangered mountain gorillas as its one of the three countries in
Best 5 Luxury Lodges in Rwanda
Spending a night in comfortable and safe accommodation is one of the keys to the successful and memorable safari in Rwanda. While planning a safari to the home of thousand hills – Rwanda, take a good time to choose the hotels or lodges as you are going for your desired adventure. The country has several
How Difficult is Gorilla Trekking?
Mountain Gorillas live in the parts of Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Mountains. These three countries are very thought of in terms of gorilla trekking. The fact is that gorilla trekking is relatively difficult depending on one’s fitness levels and it is relatively hard because it involves in walking through thick forests, valleys,
Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Rwanda Primate Safaris
Common mistakes tourists make on Rwanda primate safaris. Like other safaris, there are many common mistakes that tourists make while planning gorilla safaris. In Rwanda, there are 3 places to be visited for primate trekking in Rwanda. These include Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorillas & golden monkey safaris; two chimpanzee parks- Gishwati-Mukura National Park
Choosing a Gorilla Safari Company
Once you have finalized planning your gorilla safari and decided when to go, the next step is choosing among the many tour operators who to take on for a successful safari, below we give you a high light to guide you on choosing the very best out of the many. Choose from google by typing
Guide to Best Time to Visit Rwanda Gorillas
What is the Best Time to Visit Rwanda Gorillas? Rwanda is one of the three countries in Africa known to be a natural habitat to the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. These live in the Volcanoes national park lying in the Virunga Conservation area. In Rwanda, the first rains start coming in late February through March,
The Easiest Gorilla Families to Track in Rwanda
Many people how engage in gorilla safaris, find it hard and challenging to trek the gorillas in their natural habitat which normally take 3-8 hours looking for these huge primates. Have you ever wondered that there is an easy way of trekking the gorillas just come to Rwanda and engage in soft gorilla trekking? Many
Uganda or Rwanda – Where to Go Gorilla Trekking in 2017?
Uganda or Rwanda – Where to Go Gorilla Trekking in 2017?
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The main problem with tracking gorillas in Rwanda is the price of the gorilla permit which is at US$1500 compared to that of Uganda’s which is at US$700 per permit. More so, Rwanda’s pride is in the high ability for a guest to trek the gorillas in one day and then fly back home which