Kilimanjaro & Gorilla Trekking Guide – Gorilla Safari- Tanzania Safaris

Planning to travel around Africa for ultimate Safari experience, then being an active adventurer in East Africa only takes you to the two famous safari activities that is Mountaineering and Primate Trekking . Key Destinations for Mountaineering include Kilimanjaro trekking , Rwenzori Trekking and Gorilla trekking takes you yo Uganda, Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo which are the unique places for Mountain Gorilla trekking tours yet Kahuzi biega National Park is the only place for Eastern Lowland Gorillas which are only found in Democratic republic of Congo within the world . Maiko national Park is the alternative park in Congo but not developed yet for tourism activities like the Gorilla trekking and wildlife watching due to poor road conditions and inaccessibility. If looking for safe places to see gorillas , then select to visit the gorillas within East African Countries for safety reasons.

Kilimanjaro Trekking Tours – Tanzania Safaris

Kilimanjaro Trekking is an exciting adventure that takes you to the highest peak in Africa here you get to see the highest autonomous mountain in the world which offers a brief taking views, unique landscapes and unforgettable experience. kilimanjaro hiking is done on mountain Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Gorilla trekking is action packed adventure that allows observe spectacular beings called mountain gorillas or Eastern lowland Gorillas. Gorilla trekking takes place in Virunga national park in DRC, volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Mgahinga and Bwindi national park in Uganda include, the mountain gorillas and eastern lowland gorillas with guided hikes to observe gorillas in their natural habitat, for this activity takes one to two hours to learn, monitor and interact with the gorillas while maintaining a safe distance from them.

Highlight of Kilimanjaro Hiking  and Gorilla trekking Destinations

KILIMANJARO HIKING is done in Kilimanjaro national park, it is located in Tanzania in Moshi district, mountain Kilimanjaro is highest mountain in Africa with three volcanic peaks that is Kibo, Mawenzi and Shiras, it is situated near Tanzanian Kenyan boarder, it has various activities like wild life viewing, camping, trekking, scenic views, cultural experiences, mountain biking, climbing Africa’s highest peak thus Kilimanjaro hiking can be done using different  routes, that  is Marangu, Lemosho, Umbwe routes, hiking takes 5 Days to 9 days Kilimanjaro Trekking depending on the routes. It also requires hiking with sleeping bag, hiking boots, climbing permit, climbing gear and many more.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

BWINDI FOREST is a home for almost a half of mountain gorillas in the entire world and the most popular destinations for gorilla trekking.  Bwindi national forest is a home for endangered species commonly known as the mountain Gorillas not only these but also other wildlife, mammals, primates’ golden monkeys, white and black colobus, birds, flora and fauna, vegetation and cultural experiences. The mountain gorillas are mostly desired attraction by most a half of tourist who visit in Uganda using various trail heads of the four sectors. Gorilla Trekking  Permit for Uganda costs USD800.

5 Best Places to see gorillas in Africa

When planning for gorilla trekking , its important to select the best safe places to include on your self drive Safari in East Africa since 4wd Africa offers free bookings for primate permits for the unique Primate Safari tour.

The Safest Places for gorilla trekking in Africa include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Volcanoes National Park , Mgahinga National Park, Kahuzi Biega National Park only since Virunga National Park is closed due to war issues .

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is located in the republic of Rwanda in the eastern and central region of Africa district called Musanze bordered by Uganda in the north and DRC in the west. It is situated in the Virunga mountains arrange of volcanoes out of eight is a home for five that is Karisimbi, bisoke, muhabura, gahinga and others. The park is a home for endangered mountain gorillas and other unique wildlife, flora and fauna, forests like bamboo forest, montane forests, volcanic landscapes black and white colobus, elephants it offers gorilla trekking, golden monkey, the park is a home for over 600 mountain gorillas making it ideal destination for gorilla trekking in Africa where by a gorilla permit costs USD1500.

Kahuzi Biega National Park

Kahuzi biega national park in Eastern Congo within the southern Kivu which is only known for being the home for the Eastern lowland gorillas, this place is open for gorilla trekking as it also offers hiking and trekking trails, bird watching, chimpanzee, Eastern Lowland gorilla.  This park home for large population of lowland gorillas offering opportunity to see these animals up close.

Accommodation, Orchid’s Safari club hotel, Coco lodge bukavu.

Odzala National Park

Odzala national park in Republic of Congo with over 100 lowland gorillas Odzala and its the safe place for western lowland gorilla trekking within Africa.  The cost of the gorilla permit is cheaper but the cost of the trip to Congo.  If your looking for gorilla trekking in Africa consider this place as the last option or only when your interested in Western Lowland Gorillas in their true wilderness and tropical rainforest .

Best time to go Gorilla trekking & Wildebeest Migration

The driest months are the best seasons to visit these national parks in Africa because it gives the best opportunity to easily get the best view as the wildebeest travel in specific herd in such for water and food ever after the end of rainy season of May to June and mountain gorillas in the wilderness, where by some trails are hilly and ridged these months include June to august and December to late February.

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