WHY CHOOSE NATIVE AFRICA TOURS FOR YOUR GORILLA SAFARIS
Explore amazing reasons why you should choose Native Africa Tours for your gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Native Africa Tours is the premier tour company in Africa, offering the best option for booking your gorilla safaris. We are an experienced tour operator, and we tailor-make authentic & affordable gorilla trips to Rwanda, Uganda, and Congo. Our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and our ability to create lasting memories set us apart from the rest. Not only do we offer a tour, but we also package it for you with complete logistics covered.
Reasons to Choose Native Africa Tours for Your Gorilla Safaris
The Expertise
Native Africa Tours is Africa’s best company to book gorilla safaris. Organising memorable gorilla safaris is where our expertise lies. We work as a team with deep knowledge of the gorilla trekking destinations & other sites that can enhance your vacation further. This is one of the many reasons why the majority of primate lovers prefer booking their gorilla safaris with us. Destination expertise is a key quality when choosing the company to plan your gorilla safaris.
Personalised gorilla safaris
At Native Africa Tours, we customise a range of travel plans for all guests in need of gorilla safaris. Our craft unique itineraries are suitable for budget, midrange, and luxury visitors with a desire to enjoy gorilla safaris. Our strategy is flexible, whereby a visitor has the option of making any changes to our customised itineraries to fit their travel desires. Should you appreciate any of our gorilla safari packages online and want to make a few changes, you have a chance to do so with ease. Our team is available to assist you at anytime and get things done early.
Personal drivers
After you have booked a gorilla safari with us, we allocate you not any random driver but an experienced expert with knowledge. Our professional drivers have undergone intense training and gained essential skills. Allocating a professional driver to each of our guests on the actual date of visiting their destinations is a great idea. You get a chance to have a close connection with the experts with deep local knowledge. Sharing great stories and everything on a road trip makes everything more memorable on gorilla safaris with a personal driver.
A road trip to your dream gorilla safari destination with an expert goes beyond knowing the routes. Our guides also know the ideal places to make a stopover for photography, lunch, or for a quick shopping if you want to purchase some items. Book your gorilla safaris with Native Africa Tours and enjoy an interactive road trip as you explore your dream destinations.
Safety and security
When planning gorilla safaris, it is important to secure a trip with a company that can make you feel safe and secure. We ensure that guests who book with us enjoy deserving comfort on their holiday in any destination of choice. Safety and security are our key components. This is guaranteed from the moment you reach the airport or border point, lodges, and up to when you return home.
Accommodation and other logistics
We plan and book for you a complete gorilla safari holiday. At Native Africa Tours, we offer a wholesome package that covers the best lodges and other logistics like transportation. When you secure a gorilla trekking slot with us, we ensure that we book accommodation and transportation options for you to make your trip complete. We have visited most of the accommodation properties, conducted complete audits on each property that we recommend our guests stay at overnight. When we quote or recommend a place to stay, be aware that our team has been there and knows exactly what is available for you.
In terms of transportation logistics, you won’t regret booking a gorilla safari with Native Africa Tours. We have a fleet of rental cars suitable for tourists planning to go on gorilla trekking safaris.
Value for money
We offer experiences that let you realise the value of what you paid for. We prioritise experiences that leave long-lasting memories yet are affordable. At Native Africa Tours, we believe in the provision of authentic jungle experiences such as gorilla trekking.
Enjoy more than gorilla safaris.
Planning gorilla safaris with Native Africa Tours offers you a rare opportunity to experience not only gorilla treks but also engage in other activities. Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo have plenty to offer, and besides, we also book safaris to other East African destinations like Kenya and Tanzania.
Our gorilla safaris can encompass other experiences, including chimpanzee tracking, wildlife/game viewing (focused on Big 5 safaris), golden monkey tracking, Great Migration, nature walks, hot air balloon tours, cultural experiences, and more.
Chimpanzee tracking tours in Uganda take you to the prime spots, including Kibale, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu, & Budongo Forest.
The key sites to visit to see chimpanzees in Rwanda include Gishwati-Mukura and Nyungwe National Park. In Tanzania, you can consider exploring the Mahale Mountains National Park or Gombe National Park.
Best Places to Visit for Gorilla Safaris
When it comes to gorilla safaris in Africa, there are a few places to consider on your bucket list. Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo are the 3 iconic destinations that offer the most thrilling gorilla trekking experiences. A visit to any of the three African destinations guarantees you enriching jungle encounters with the rare mountain gorillas and other species.
Gorilla safaris in Uganda prioritise mountain gorilla encounters in the lush Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Up to 5 trailheads are available for you to start your search for mountain gorillas, including Ntebeko, Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo, and Ruhija.
Uganda gorilla safaris offer a higher possibility of encountering a family of gorillas. Over 25 groups of these large apes exist in Uganda and can be visited by the public. This is the highest gorilla population and presents a higher possibility of you getting a group to track.
Visit Rwanda to enjoy exceptional gorilla safaris in Volcanoes National Park. Lying in the Northwestern end of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is where over 300 mountain gorillas are confined, with a total of 13 groups open to the public.
The Congo gorilla safaris guarantee you not only mountain gorilla encounters but also Eastern lowland gorillas. Congo is where you can get a thrill of mountain gorilla & Eastern lowland gorilla trekking adventure.
Price Structure for Gorilla Trekking Permits per Destination
A valid gorilla permit is required for all visitors interested in visiting gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo. One gorilla permit in Uganda costs US Dollars 800 per visitor for international tourists, also categorised as foreign non-residents. The foreign residents –this visitor category permits a book of US Dollars 700 per person. Ugandans, plus any East African citizen, have a chance to book gorilla permits at UGX 300,000 per person.
Rwanda gorilla permit price structure is as follows: foreign non-residents, US Dollars 1500 per person. Whereas the Rwandans plus East African citizens obtain permits at USD 200, and African residents can secure their permits at US Dollars 500.
Whether you intend to visit Uganda or Rwanda, the permits are easier to book through the local expert. Contact Native Africa Tours to help you in booking gorilla permits and organising the entire gorilla safari holiday.
