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Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

The largest of greatest rare apes are caught sight of in Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park, at the base of Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes. With 12 families available for trekking daily, eight gorilla permits are offered to each and this tasks visitors into hiking altitudes between 2500m to 400m to chance getting lost in the views of these huge mountain gorillas.

One hour offered to tourists gives them an opportunity to admire, learn, compare the lives of the gorillas as they spend their day with their families. Rwanda has the Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony that occurs each year that tourists can engage in as the off springs of the fantastic mother gorillas are being given names.

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest National Park

While in Rwanda, gorillas are not the only apes that raise the spirit of tourists as the forests of Nyungwe National Park don’t flourish alone but with the presence of chimpanzee that bounce on and off the trees in succession.

Similarly, to gorilla trekking, 8 permits at a cost of $90 are issued out per family and this gives tourists a full one hour of appreciating chimpanzees which comes with a sweat due to the fact that tourists have to run around with chimpanzees as they are having a great time.

Cultural safaris

The ethnic groups in the country have low key been forgotten and replaced by national unity but this hasn’t shaken on any of the fantastic cultural values that the Banyarwanda hold dear. While tourists come into the country, they can engage in activities that unite, harmonize, all the individuals like Umuganda, Kwita izina.

There are various memorial sites that one can visit and pray for the individuals who lost their lives in genocide like the Kigali Genocide memorial site, Murambi site, Biserero genocide memorial site among others.

Golden monkey trekking

These small and charming belle monkeys are as beautiful as the rainbow. They have a spark of amazing colors that define them. While in Volcanoes National Park, tourists do not just gaze over these primates, but also spend over 1 hour with them.

Big five safaris in Akagera National Park

The country’s only savannah national park serves well tourists as it is still the only place where big five animals can be spotted in Rwanda. While most of the great animals went into extinction during genocide, their reintroduction into the park has made the area flourish with all the greatest of animals.

View the Big 5 either during morning drives, or during night game drive which effectively allows tourists to spot rare animals like lions, and leopards as they scavenge on their prey while elephants, buffaloes and rhinos can be joyfully spotted at aimlessly as they are grazing along with other animals in the park. Antelope species here include Topis, Reedbucks, Elands, roan antelopes, bushbucks among others.

Boat cruises

Sailing on water in the comfort of a luxurious boat offers tourists a lot of opportunities to spot variety of water creatures like hippos, crocs, water bird species like shoebills, fish eagles, egrets among others.

Visitors can embark on morning, mid-morning, afternoon or sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema or Lake Kivu and enjoy the adventure that is given off by the striking waters.

Best time to visit Rwanda

The best chance of spotting wildlife wonders in this country is during dry months of June to October but exceptionally, chimpanzee lovers definitely blossom with joy during the wet months of March to May and in November as it is quieter in this season and tourists don’t have to hike over long distances to glimpse at chimpanzee troops since they keep around their nests during cold conditions.

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

Are there good tourist destinations in Uganda?

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Is cash preferred as a method of transacting or even cards can work?

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

Which languages are used in Uganda?

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

How is the security in the country and around national parks?

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Can one make safari arrangements privately or through a safari company?

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

Are there other interesting activities in Uganda aside from gorilla trekking?

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

What is the best time to visit Uganda?

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Does gorilla trekking tour have an age limit?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

In Uganda, is it possible to fly to the destination of your choice?

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Is there electricity and internet in most national parks?

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

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Is it okay to tip off service providers and how much is it supposed to be?

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Where do children stay as their parents are engaging in gorilla tracking or chimpanzee trekking adventures?

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

Does the cost of gorilla trekking permits reduce during off season?

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

What kind of food is available in Uganda?

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

What vaccinations are tourists supposed to take before coming into the country?

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.