Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo is an exciting and memorable experience one has to per-take in a lifetime. Coming in the face of these gentle apes in the mountainous forests is an overwhelming and fascinating experience. During this trek in Uganda, Rwanda, or Congo Gorilla forests, you will spend hours in the dense vegetation of the tropical rain forests in mountains home to these endangered creatures. Experienced ranger guides will help you cut through the thick jungles while pointing out the tresses of these Gorillas. Trekking through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda or Volcanoes in Rwanda is at times strenuous, but the reward of meeting these Mountain Gorillas is worth it all. Watching them feeding, and playing while grooming each of the young ones. Gorilla trekking tours are not only limited to Gorillas but also an opportunity for birding. These rainforests attract thousands of species in Rwanda and Uganda, the local tribes of the Batwa who live on the out skirts of the forests where you will learn about their customs and traditions.

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahing National Park are the two Gorilla trekking destinations in Uganda. These two parks offer 5 distinct sections where you can track gorillas at a time. Sectors include Buhoma in the southwest of Bwindi, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo all of the great Bwindi Forest. Ntebeko is the only one of Mgahinga and all these harbor 20 Habituated Gorilla families. With 160 Gorilla permits available every day Uganda Wildlife Authority will always try to see that conservation is placed as a priority. Bwindi Forest is best known for its great location with almost half of the world’s mountain Gorillas living here.
Bwindi Forest National Park is 131 square kilometers (128 Square Miles) of prehistoric, lowland forests and montane. The forests harbor endangered species within the protected boundaries of the park. Bwindi is listed as a UNESCO wildlife heritage site in Uganda. Mgahinga on the other hand is Uganda’s section of Gorilla trekking National Park in the Shadows of the Virunga Mountains. Mgahinga Covers an area of 12 Square miles of mountains with bamboo and forest area. Mgahinga has three peaks the great Virunga Mountains of Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga, and the Sabinyo Mountains. These mountain ranges extend to DR Congo and Rwanda.
Visitors participate in various activities in Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks. Such activities include Nature walks, Birding, Mountain Gorilla habituation and Gorilla trekking, and Community programs in the nearby villages. The Gorilla Trekking section will depend on the availability of Gorilla permits for a given section. You are always advised to consider accommodation near the trekking section. Permits are scarce during high seasons with months of June to August and then December to February. For the rest part of the year, it’s always low peak and you can choose the best Gorilla section for you.