Uganda offers the best gorilla trekking adventure in the African jungle with Devine African Safaris at your service, depending on your travel budget. We are the best gorilla trekking tour company that exceeds your expectations. Click here to see mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

 

 Gorilla trekking is the task of looking for endangered mountain gorillas surviving in their natural environment. You will be able to experience an interesting way of life for mountain gorillas for a period of one hour with these gentle giant apes in the jungle. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

 

Every traveler should note that mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda can only be done after purchasing a gorilla trekking permit that allows travelers over 15 years of age to participate in gorilla trekking while being accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide.

 

 Uganda gorilla trekking takes place in only two national parks: Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, all situated in southwestern Uganda.

 

 Travelers looking for the best gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, we shall be glad to offer you the best gorilla trekking in Uganda’s most famous destinations, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These parks are found in higher-altitude areas of the tropical rain forest, which receives heavy rainfall throughout the year. 

 

Where are mountain gorillas found in Africa? Of all wild primates, mountain gorillas are arguably the most intriguing ones. Mountain gorillas are the larger and more powerful yet very gentle creatures.

 

Gorillas are unique because they behave like human beings and share up to 97% of our genetic code, while chimpanzees are clever and more intelligent but too aggressive or disorganized compared to mountain gorillas. Gorillas can generally be characterized as wiser, benevolent, and charismatic.

 

Gorillas are only native to Africa, and there are two sub-species, namely the western gorilla and the eastern gorilla. Western gorillas are also divided into two sub-species, such as the cross-river gorilla and the western lowland gorilla.

Eastern gorillas are also divided into subspecies like mountain gorillas and eastern lowland gorillas (Grauer’s gorilla). The western lowland gorilla is more common, with an overall population of over 250,000.

 

Gorillas are mostly vegetarians and feed on bamboo shoots, wild fruits, tree stems and bark, and rarely termites. Gorillas live together in relatively stable families headed by a dominant silverback. Gorilla families can contain about two to 50 individuals. The dominant male gorilla determines where to feed and rest.

 

 

The male silverback keeps a keen watch on all members of the family and protects his family from other silverback gorillas or any attacks from other animals or humans. The dominant male silverback rules until he dies or is replaced by a stronger male within or from another family. Male gorillas become sexually mature at the age of 15 years, and the dominant silverback has all mating rights in his gorilla group. The female gorilla generally leaves the family once they reach maturity to join a single male or other groups. Female gorillas are sexually active at 8 years old.

Rwanda is considered one of the best places to see mountain gorillas in the wild. Rwanda protects about 30 percent of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas. All mountain gorillas in Rwanda are located in the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park is where the famous primatologist Dian Fossey established the study of the behavior of these magical creatures.

 

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park attracts thousands of travelers to Rwanda because the ten habituated mountain gorilla families are located in Rwanda at the moment. Rwanda is regarded as the most convenient place to see mountain gorillas in the world.

 

Rwanda is perfect for spotting mountain gorillas due to its well-developed tourism infrastructure; the chances of viewing mountain gorillas in Rwanda are over 99%. Mountain gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda are the most expensive, at $1500 per traveler.

Uganda has the best places to see mountain gorillas due to the fact that half of the overall world mountain gorilla population is found in Uganda and in two different national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga National Park offers only one habituated gorilla family, while Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers 19 mountain gorilla families.

 

Mountain gorillas in Mgahinga gorilla national park stay at relatively higher altitudes, while those in Bwindi impenetrable national park prefer lower land. Uganda also stands out as the only destination where travelers can participate in the gorilla habituation experience.

 

The gorilla habituation experience is unique because it involves observing mountain gorillas for about 4 hours in their natural environment with researchers, park rangers, and guides, compared to standard gorilla trekking, where travelers are only allowed to spend an hour with an allocated gorilla group.

 

Uganda is bio-diversified, with a variety of wildlife species and activities that visitors can get involved in after mountain gorilla trekking. Uganda is arguably the best destination for mountain gorilla trekking. The chances of spotting mountain gorillas in Uganda are very high (over 99.9%). Mountain Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost $800 per traveler.