Uganda Luxury Gorilla Trekking Tours
Uganda luxury gorilla trekking tours are the perfect option for high-end travelers. Booking a luxury gorilla trekking tour in Uganda is a great chance to immerse yourself in the jungles and see mountain gorillas. Like other gorilla tours, luxury trekking adventures involve an on-foot walk through the forest with an experienced park guide. Enjoy luxury gorilla trekking tours combined with luxury stays in some of the top-notch accommodation facilities. With luxury gorilla safaris and tours, comfort and peace of mind are guaranteed for everyone.
Native Africa Tours is one of the leading luxury gorilla trekking Tour Companies in Uganda. We are expert designers of unmatched luxury gorilla trips in Uganda leading to Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Where to go for Uganda luxury gorilla trekking tours?
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are the two places in Uganda where you can enjoy the best luxury gorilla trekking expedition. Within these two protected areas, reside over half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. While on Uganda’s luxury gorilla trekking expedition, you can visit mountain gorillas in the different sectors in their respective gorilla safari parks. The various sectors in Bwindi alone include the Buhoma sector, Nkuringo region, Rushaga, and Ruhija region. The other spot to begin your gorilla trek adventure is Ntebeko.
Gorilla groups to visit in Bwindi and Mgahinga. Over 24 habituated families roam freely in the different sectors of Uganda. They include Mubare group, Oruzogo, Christmas, Habinyanja, Kahungye, kyaguriro, Mucunguzi, Kutu, Mukiza, Nshongi, Mishaya, Busingye, Bweza, Nyakagezi and more.
How much is a Uganda gorilla permit & how to book?
Gorilla trekking without valid gorilla permits is nothing. You should have a permit to be allowed to go visit a gorilla family in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park during your luxury gorilla safaris in Uganda. Gorilla permits for visitors with plans to explore Uganda on luxury gorilla tours vary depending on the visitor category. Each visitor category pays the cost that is meant for him/her. Travelers who fall under the category of foreign nonresidents pay USD 800 per person, and foreign residents USD 700 per visitor.
The East African Community citizens which include Ugandans, and gorillas are available for booking at UGX 300,000. Visitors under the rest of Africa category pay USD 500 per person. Uganda is generally an affordable gorilla destination. Gorilla permits and gorilla safaris should be booked early. It is recommended that you do so at least 2 to 6 months or even a year before the actual date of paying a visit to Bwindi or Mgahinga to enjoy your luxury gorilla tour.
How much does a luxury Uganda gorilla tour cost?
The cost of a luxury Uganda gorilla tour differs depending on factors such as the price of accommodation or lodges, transportation, group size, tipping, gorilla permit fees, tour operator whom you plan to deal with, and others.
Accommodation options
While on Uganda’s luxury gorilla trekking tours, the choice of accommodation is mainly focused on luxury or high-end. Luckily, all the gorilla trekking parks have a range of luxury accommodation choices worth booking or including on your luxury gorilla trip in Uganda.
The luxury gorilla lodges in Uganda include Buhoma Lodge, Trackers Safari Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge Uganda, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Uganda. The majority of the luxury gorilla accommodation is concentrated in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park on the other hand features Gahinga Lodge –the luxury lodge to book for overnight stay. Interestingly, accommodation in the Southern sector of Bwindi can also serve as alternative places for overnight stays and you explore Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Transportation
The mode of transportation is essential when booking luxury gorilla tours in Uganda. The two options for getting to Bwindi or Mgahinga are by road or air. By road, means you can use any one of our luxury rental cars for your road trips. By air, this suits best for visitors who desire to reach their destination quickly. You can book any of our fly-in gorilla trips which include departure from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro Airstrip and Kihihi Airstrip.
Group size
When you travel in a group for your luxury gorilla tour, you get to share some of the costs. This is especially true with the cost of fuel and fees for hiring a car.
Gorilla permits
The cost of Uganda gorilla permits varies and is a must to book one. On the actual gorilla trek, the park authorities will expect you to show the permit when you arrive at the verification desk on the day of the briefing. Gorilla permits in Uganda can easily be booked through the local tour operator on the ground. Talk to our reservation team to reserve your permit and also your entire gorilla vacation.
Who is eligible to book a gorilla permit?
To be permitted to engage in a gorilla trek in Uganda, you should be 15 years and above. This is the standard age limit set by authorities and is aimed at reducing any risk of gorillas contracting infectious diseases. It is believed that below the age of 15 years, the majority of the children are carriers of infectious diseases like flu and cough. These can easily be transmitted to gorillas thus putting them at the risk of falling sick, a factor which can cost their lives. Besides, gorilla trekking requires all trekkers to be physically fit for this primate adventure. A normal gorilla trek goes for 2-6 hours of navigating through the lush tropical rainforest in search of gorillas.
When to visit Uganda to enjoy luxury gorilla tours?
The dry season is the best time of the year guarantees gorilla trekkers an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. The dry season/months of the year to mark on your travel calendar are June, July, August to September then December, January to February. Traveling around the dry months allows you to enjoy a trek free of issues like muddy and slippery steep slopes. Very low rainfall is received during the dry season and the forest floor also remains drier. You can easily move without worries of encountering slippery steep slopes or muddy ground. The vegetation is not dense making it easier to spot gorillas in the wild.
What to carry for a luxury gorilla trekking tour in Uganda?
Packing right for any trip is essential and so is a luxury gorilla tour. Always be mindful of what to pack for your gorilla safari. The list of items to have includes insect repellents, a first-aid kit, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots, gardening gloves, a rain jacket, a sweater, and a safari hat. You should also have long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, waterproof daypack, bottled drinking water, snacks, and more.
Suitable luxury gorilla safari packages
Choose the best from any of our numerous luxury gorilla tour packages in Uganda. Our gorilla safari packages are suitable for any nature lover or primate enthusiast with a desire to encounter mountain gorillas in the wild. You can opt for a 3-day luxury gorilla tour to Bwindi or Mgahinga, or 4 days or 5-day double gorilla tour in Uganda. Alternatively, you can book longer trips that combine other tourist activities. A 6-day gorilla and wildlife tour (luxury) in Uganda. Our Uganda luxury gorilla trekking tours are available for packing at visitors’ pocket-friendly rates.
How to get to Bwindi/Mgahinga?
Mgahinga and Bwindi National Park are in Southwestern Uganda and getting there is possible by road/by air. By road, you can drive for 9-10 hours from Entebbe City/Kampala to Mgahinga/Bwindi which is via the Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route. From Kigali, you can spend at least 4-5 hours driving and this includes crossing the Katuna or Chanika border. By air, you can quickly get to Bwindi National Park or Mgahinga y Air. You fly from Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi/Kisoro Airstrips.
