Gorilla trekking is one of the best tourist activities in Africa and you need to plan it in advance. You need to start planning at least six months in advance; this is because there are many things you need to think if you want to have a successful gorilla safari in Africa. Uganda, Rwanda and Congo are the only countries in Africa where you can enjoy gorilla trekking tours in their original habitats.

You need to make a decision on which country to visit. Mountain gorillas can be viewed in Rwanda, Uganda and DRC. Mountain gorillas in Uganda are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. While in Rwanda, they are found in Volcanoes national Park. One gorilla family is found in Mgahinga forest which is also part of the Virunga ranges shared between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, this group keeps migrating to and from Uganda to Rwanda.

You need a gorilla permit for a given day in a known national park in either Rwanda or Uganda for you to be able to trek the mountain gorillas. For this case, you don’t need to stress yourself in search for the permits when we are there. Trust us for that matter because we are good at service delivery.

The gorilla permit will determine the accommodation to be booked for you among many other factors. You have to create your interest and in case you need a simple trek, we shall book for you budget lodges.

Plan for the region here you want to trek from. In this case gorillas tend to move in different directions, in different families so for you to have a successful trek, you need to know where different families stay. You choose the family to visit depending on your health. If you can’t hike higher, then plan for the nearby families.

Get to know about gorilla rules and regulations. Only 880 individuals are remaining in the world. Your visit to these primates should not reduce their numbers but should instead increase on it. We are ready to send you gorilla trekking rules and regulations and how you must conduct yourself while with the mountain gorillas.

You need to plan for your accommodation and transport. Yours is only to give us your budget and we do the needful for you. It’s better to ask for advice from the operators since they know better which sides will suite your interest.

It is very important for you to know what to pack for your gorilla trek. Places where they stay are dominated by steep hills and because of this breadth and terrain in the forest; you need to prepare what to wear. You will need hiking boots, long sleeved trousers and shirts, gloves, long stocks, insect repellent, camera, a hut, sun glasses, plus energy giving foods.

When planning Uganda gorilla tours, you must know the best time to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. These primates can be trekked throughout the whole year, in drier months of June, July, August and September. Throughout these months, there is little rain and chances are that the trek will be easy since the trails will be so slippery as well. The months of April, May and November are the wettest months and the clients avoid them.

Plan for Walking sticks and porters. You will need a walking stick that will help you trek those steep hills. The walking sticks are offered by most lodges and in case the lodge doesn’t provide, the porters can offer them at a cost of $10 to $15. In case you have a less fit client, we advise that you take a porter with you who will give you a push or a pull when the going gets tough. These can carry your pack and stay with you throughout the trek.

Plan for the early drive or walk to the park headquarters for registration and allocation of gorilla families depending on your well-being and the bodily fitness. Some of the lodges are closer to the park headquarters and other are far, so always take care of this before making decision.

Take note that mountain gorillas are self-protective but they tend to stay in a given dimensional area. From the start, you will start your trek which takes 30 minutes to 6 hours and once you see these gorillas, you will be given one hour to spend with them as you take photos before returning back to the park headquarters. At the headquarters, each one of you will be given a certificate of recognition of your contribution to the conservation of the gorillas.